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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

V27 SACMOT history

V27 SAC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 55,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

V27 SAC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
55,712 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 SAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 SAC was last recorded at 55,712 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,646 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
1,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,712 miles
  • 2024 – 54,646 miles
  • 2023 – 53,876 miles
  • 2022 – 52,589 miles
  • 2021 – 51,412 miles
  • 2020 – 49,340 miles
  • 2019 – 46,463 miles
  • 2018 – 42,190 miles
  • 2017 – 40,018 miles
  • 2016 – 38,351 miles
  • 2015 – 37,591 miles
  • 2014 – 35,815 miles
  • 2013 – 34,561 miles
  • 2012 – 32,838 miles
  • 2011 – 31,048 miles
  • 2010 – 27,217 miles
  • 2009 – 25,061 miles
  • 2008 – 23,547 miles
  • 2007 – 21,436 miles
  • 2006 – 19,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,712 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

35 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,712 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    386915408659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    490820901092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,646 miles (+770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    604135471425
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass53,876 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    794590216591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,858 miles (+1,269)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    717258077833
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass52,589 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,589 miles
    Test number
    645043382474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,573 miles (+1,161)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    115536961991
    • MajorBody mounting fixings insecure offside and nearside centre body mounts coroded to excess (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,412 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,412 miles
    Test number
    908893192120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,317 miles (+1,977)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    425610107264
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass49,340 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    360587291700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,327 miles (+2,864)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,327 miles
    Test number
    267152020171
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Pass46,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    578158229829
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail46,463 miles (+4,273)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    436913941659
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass42,190 miles (+2,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,190 miles
    Test number
    473088797234
    • AdvisoryFront Swizel joints slightly leaking fluid
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass40,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,018 miles
    Test number
    122332603679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,018 miles (+724)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,018 miles
    Test number
    634085790347
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass39,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,294 miles
    Test number
    385497639640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,294 miles (+943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,294 miles
    Test number
    169830435500
    • Repaired at testFront Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass38,351 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    960952068933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,591 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,591 miles
    Test number
    968332315084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs rusted

  21. Fail37,591 miles (+1,776)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,591 miles
    Test number
    998632815005
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs rusted

  22. Pass35,815 miles (+1,254)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,815 miles
    Test number
    218073314023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake disc slightly rusted
    • NoteFour tyres perished

  23. Pass34,561 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    659847813029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slight perished outer walls

  24. Fail34,561 miles (+1,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    146786013411
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass32,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    575582812061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,838 miles (+1,790)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    879432112081
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass31,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,048 miles
    Test number
    175700111414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,048 miles (+3,831)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,048 miles
    Test number
    959350511031
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass27,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    183922710036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Fail27,217 miles (+2,156)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    384002910007
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass25,061 miles (+1,514)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,061 miles
    Test number
    234214619031
    • NoteSlight play in steering drop link
    • NoteSlight rust on n/s/r brake pipe

  32. Pass23,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    763958718051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail23,547 miles (+2,111)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    882686718033
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  34. Pass21,436 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,436 miles
    Test number
    303976317018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass19,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,405 miles
    Test number
    832676916008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V27 SAC

Does V27 SAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 SAC is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V27 SAC?
The MOT on V27 SAC is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 SAC done?
V27 SAC was recorded at 55,712 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,825 miles a year.
Has V27 SAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 SAC has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V27 SAC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V27 SAC find?
V27 SAC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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