Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
W18 SJPMOT history
W18 SJP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 185,249 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 185,249 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,277 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 SJP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 27 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 SJP was last recorded at 185,249 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 185,049 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 200 miles
- Average per year
- 7,277 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,249 miles
- 2025 – 185,049 miles
- 2023 – 184,289 miles
- 2022 – 179,227 miles
- 2020 – 173,051 miles
- 2019 – 167,168 miles
- 2018 – 158,590 miles
- 2017 – 151,356 miles
- 2016 – 145,186 miles
- 2015 – 137,781 miles
- 2014 – 130,742 miles
- 2013 – 120,058 miles
- 2012 – 107,477 miles
- 2011 – 106,932 miles
- 2010 – 103,065 miles
- 2009 – 101,358 miles
- 2008 – 85,509 miles
- 2007 – 73,044 miles
- 2006 – 58,493 miles
- 2005 – 37,739 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,249 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017
Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,249 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 185,249 miles
- Test number
- 620664424651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,049 miles (+760)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 185,049 miles
- Test number
- 511779055073
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass184,289 miles (+5,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 184,289 miles
- Test number
- 336664429971
- AdvisorySill corrosion
Pass179,227 miles (+72)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 179,227 miles
- Test number
- 575047546104
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers upper covers corroded
Fail179,155 miles (+6,104)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,155 miles
- Test number
- 556797320055
- 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBONNET CANT BE OPENED ITEMS UNDER BONNET NOT TESTED
- AdvisoryFRONT SHOCKER CAPS RUSTED
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass173,051 miles (+5,883)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 173,051 miles
- Test number
- 408410053494
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass167,168 miles (+8,578)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 167,168 miles
- Test number
- 543645689312
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 158,590 miles
- Test number
- 108958614208
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 963994624619
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass151,356 miles (+220)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 151,356 miles
- Test number
- 472973171360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,136 miles (+5,950)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,136 miles
- Test number
- 847398697470
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass145,186 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 145,186 miles
- Test number
- 622621226672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to 2mm
Fail145,182 miles (+7,401)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,182 miles
- Test number
- 202242436564
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on rear exhaust back box (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall
Pass137,781 miles (+7,039)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 137,781 miles
- Test number
- 707401805255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,742 miles (+10,684)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 130,742 miles
- Test number
- 597722504225
- NoteOil leak
Pass120,058 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 120,058 miles
- Test number
- 817385723282
- NoteOs hub seal leaking
Fail120,054 miles (+12,577)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,054 miles
- Test number
- 746520313209
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOs hub seal leaking
Pass107,477 miles (+545)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 107,477 miles
- Test number
- 575842012255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,932 miles (+3,867)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 106,932 miles
- Test number
- 449496841261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,065 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 103,065 miles
- Test number
- 762608720392
- DangerousSide steps weakened by heavy corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteRear wiper not working
Fail103,065 miles (+1,707)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,065 miles
- Test number
- 684883520350
- DangerousSide steps weakened by heavy corrosion
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteRear wiper not working
Pass101,358 miles (+15,849)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 101,358 miles
- Test number
- 610328029306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCrack in front number plate but secure
- NoteLong travel on handbrake
Pass85,509 miles (+12,465)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 85,509 miles
- Test number
- 441305628391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,044 miles (+14,551)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 73,044 miles
- Test number
- 934388817322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 58,493 miles
- Test number
- 392293416360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,493 miles (+20,754)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,493 miles
- Test number
- 623602216354
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass37,739 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 37,739 miles
- Test number
- 133635415315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise offside front washer jet blocked
Questions about W18 SJP
- Does W18 SJP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 SJP is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W18 SJP?
- The MOT on W18 SJP is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 SJP done?
- W18 SJP was recorded at 185,249 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,277 miles a year.
- Has W18 SJP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 SJP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on W18 SJP 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 W18 SJP find?
- W18 SJP passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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