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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

23 OPMOT history

23 OP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

23 OP blue 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 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,078 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 OP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 OP was last recorded at 56,078 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,074 miles · 29 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,078 miles
  • 2025 – 55,192 miles
  • 2024 – 53,709 miles
  • 2023 – 52,427 miles
  • 2022 – 49,542 miles
  • 2021 – 46,705 miles
  • 2020 – 46,637 miles
  • 2019 – 45,798 miles
  • 2018 – 44,293 miles
  • 2017 – 44,051 miles
  • 2016 – 43,291 miles
  • 2015 – 42,413 miles
  • 2014 – 39,945 miles
  • 2013 – 36,409 miles
  • 2012 – 32,487 miles
  • 2011 – 27,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,078 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,078 miles
    Test number
    247974154108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub leaking

  2. Fail56,074 miles (+882)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,074 miles
    Test number
    343174781446
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub leaking

  3. Pass55,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    167392312617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front & offside front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test & offside rear 3rd row

  4. Fail55,189 miles (+1,480)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,189 miles
    Test number
    592100574966
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective steering box to drop arm (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front & offside front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test & offside rear 3rd row

  5. Pass53,709 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,709 miles
    Test number
    471350003375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail53,708 miles (+1,281)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,708 miles
    Test number
    828746574483
    • MajorCentral Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass52,427 miles (+2,885)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    723702414736
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking

  8. Pass49,542 miles (+2,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    917849990538
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

  9. Pass46,705 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,705 miles
    Test number
    245335545565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,637 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,637 miles
    Test number
    179013383351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,798 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,798 miles
    Test number
    318479568814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,293 miles
    Test number
    213044167552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail44,293 miles (+242)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,293 miles
    Test number
    143061179811
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass44,051 miles (+760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,051 miles
    Test number
    462026148276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass43,291 miles (+878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    147485927029
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,413 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    835940471326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass39,945 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    257772464299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,409 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    615207163245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,487 miles (+326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,487 miles
    Test number
    808676132179
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail32,161 miles (+4,806)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    746115572013
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass27,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    666719131004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail27,355 miles5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    318978131027
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear abs wire onsecure
    • NoteWiper blades slight splits

Questions about 23 OP

What vehicle is registration 23 OP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 OP on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2008. 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 23 OP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 OP is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 OP?
The MOT on 23 OP is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 OP done?
23 OP was recorded at 56,078 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 1,826 miles a year.
Has 23 OP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 OP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 23 OP 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 23 OP find?
23 OP passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front hub leaking; offside front hub leaking.

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