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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

140 LJOMOT history

140 LJO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 105,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

140 LJO 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 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,873 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
140 LJO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

140 LJO was last recorded at 105,873 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2019: 97,103 miles, lower than 97,193 miles on 7 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,631 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,242 miles
Average per year
2,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,873 miles
  • 2025 – 104,631 miles
  • 2024 – 103,232 miles
  • 2023 – 101,918 miles
  • 2022 – 101,419 miles
  • 2021 – 100,855 miles
  • 2019 – 97,103 miles
  • 2018 – 95,898 miles
  • 2017 – 94,129 miles
  • 2016 – 90,758 miles
  • 2015 – 87,991 miles
  • 2014 – 83,210 miles
  • 2013 – 78,046 miles
  • 2012 – 73,507 miles
  • 2011 – 67,788 miles
  • 2010 – 63,711 miles
  • 2008 – 59,576 miles
  • 2007 – 55,583 miles
  • 2006 – 53,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,873 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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,873 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,873 miles
    Test number
    506400953884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,631 miles
    Test number
    352438511077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,631 miles (+1,399)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,631 miles
    Test number
    401419143982
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass103,232 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    942286913127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    268593046269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,918 miles (+499)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    326272722593
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass101,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    385159345210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,419 miles (+564)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    618080969218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,855 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,855 miles
    Test number
    707882332839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,840 miles (+3,737)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,840 miles
    Test number
    380024073841
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock is broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail and outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central upper swivel joint gaitor split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass97,103 miles (-90)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,103 miles
    Test number
    140070455882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,193 miles (+1,295)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,193 miles
    Test number
    906175053295
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass95,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    332745775667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,898 miles (+1,769)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    279727321875
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass94,129 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,129 miles
    Test number
    148548180421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,096 miles (+3,338)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,096 miles
    Test number
    541252269305
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass90,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    138449456912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,758 miles (+2,767)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    445079185487
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass87,991 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,991 miles
    Test number
    797376625101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,956 miles (+4,746)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,956 miles
    Test number
    125509715148
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass83,210 miles (+5,164)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,210 miles
    Test number
    246337104110
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass78,046 miles (+4,539)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    889630803151
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFree play in brake pedal linkage/mechanism
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  23. Pass73,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    177569402162
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail73,507 miles (+5,719)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    845158702101
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass67,788 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,788 miles
    Test number
    565320281091
    • NoteSlight play in OSF drop arm ball joint.

  26. Fail67,765 miles (+4,054)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    388876761046
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteSlight play in OSF drop arm ball joint.

  27. Pass63,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    913305230008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Fail63,711 miles (+4,135)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    371044730023
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass59,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    853094208366
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint gater fallen off

  30. Fail59,572 miles (+3,989)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,572 miles
    Test number
    114564808393
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint gater fallen off

  31. Pass55,583 miles (+1,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,583 miles
    Test number
    683400627206
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads wearing low

  32. Pass53,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    252549996430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 140 LJO

What vehicle is registration 140 LJO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 140 LJO on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Aug 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 140 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 140 LJO is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 140 LJO?
The MOT on 140 LJO is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 140 LJO done?
140 LJO was recorded at 105,873 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,679 miles a year.
Has 140 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 140 LJO has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 140 LJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 140 LJO find?
140 LJO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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