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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1985 · 2,496 cc

19 HLWMOT history

19 HLW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Oct 1985. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

19 HLW red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
58,312 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
19 HLW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
16 Oct 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

19 HLW was last recorded at 58,312 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2009: 40,893 miles, lower than 84,214 miles on 12 Mar 2007.

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
58,310 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,312 miles
  • 2024 – 57,534 miles
  • 2016 – 55,317 miles
  • 2015 – 52,987 miles
  • 2014 – 49,629 miles
  • 2013 – 46,471 miles
  • 2009 – 40,893 miles
  • 2007 – 84,214 miles
  • 2006 – 84,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre has anail in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,312 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    364274420851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail58,310 miles (+776)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,310 miles
    Test number
    614921944743
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,534 miles
    Test number
    928543483679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail57,534 miles (+2,217)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,534 miles
    Test number
    466838846320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass55,317 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    445327348240
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  6. Fail55,303 miles (+2,316)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,303 miles
    Test number
    321371537815
    • FailureFuel tank insecure front mounting (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  7. Pass52,987 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,987 miles
    Test number
    597215284531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has anail in it

  8. Fail52,957 miles (+3,328)18 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,957 miles
    Test number
    273191882261
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to gearbox mouting (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has anail in it

  9. Pass49,629 miles (+3,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,629 miles
    Test number
    196932244208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass46,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,471 miles
    Test number
    338350353223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,471 miles (+5,578)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,471 miles
    Test number
    318470253414
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass40,893 miles (-43,321)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    193518859074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,214 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,214 miles
    Test number
    813341577083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,103 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    494249757092
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass84,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    794227066098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about 19 HLW

What vehicle is registration 19 HLW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 19 HLW on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Oct 1985. 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 19 HLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 19 HLW expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 19 HLW?
The MOT on 19 HLW expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 19 HLW done?
19 HLW was recorded at 58,312 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
Has 19 HLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 19 HLW has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 19 HLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 19 HLW find?
19 HLW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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