Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
72 LHWMOT history
72 LHW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 125,576 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 72 LHW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 25 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
72 LHW was last recorded at 125,576 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,568 miles · 31 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 2,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,576 miles
- 2024 – 124,794 miles
- 2023 – 123,740 miles
- 2022 – 122,893 miles
- 2021 – 121,398 miles
- 2020 – 120,635 miles
- 2019 – 118,673 miles
- 2018 – 115,423 miles
- 2017 – 113,342 miles
- 2015 – 107,926 miles
- 2014 – 102,655 miles
- 2013 – 95,192 miles
- 2012 – 91,294 miles
- 2011 – 90,098 miles
- 2010 – 88,242 miles
- 2009 – 86,627 miles
- 2008 – 85,560 miles
- 2007 – 76,631 miles
- 2006 – 65,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,576 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Indicator switch faulty
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,576 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 125,576 miles
- Test number
- 974366216864
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail125,568 miles (+774)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,568 miles
- Test number
- 366418736840
- MajorFuel system component leaking pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass124,794 miles (+1,054)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 124,794 miles
- Test number
- 902539760290
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (bothside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil steering (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass123,740 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,740 miles
- Test number
- 544552535543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,720 miles (+827)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,720 miles
- Test number
- 540881512170
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,893 miles (+1,495)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 122,893 miles
- Test number
- 114788137303
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,398 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 121,398 miles
- Test number
- 875332827722
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail121,398 miles (+763)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,398 miles
- Test number
- 577084376427
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,635 miles (+1,962)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 120,635 miles
- Test number
- 693965483573
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass118,673 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 118,673 miles
- Test number
- 734972215130
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail118,660 miles (+3,237)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,660 miles
- Test number
- 189071328771
- DangerousOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,423 miles (+2,081)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 115,423 miles
- Test number
- 109247504015
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox over drive area
Pass113,342 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 113,342 miles
- Test number
- 774982439210
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail113,342 miles (+5,416)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,342 miles
- Test number
- 965530963134
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass107,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 107,926 miles
- Test number
- 715191671550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,926 miles (+1,617)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,926 miles
- Test number
- 186910906718
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass106,309 miles (+3,654)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 106,309 miles
- Test number
- 176803535183
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass102,655 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 102,655 miles
- Test number
- 268118844259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteOil leak offside front hub
Fail102,655 miles (+7,463)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,655 miles
- Test number
- 727886544245
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteOil leak offside front hub
Pass95,192 miles (+3,898)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 95,192 miles
- Test number
- 285043433464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,294 miles (+1,196)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 91,294 miles
- Test number
- 688215832139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,098 miles (+1,856)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 90,098 miles
- Test number
- 336289481174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,242 miles (+1,615)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 88,242 miles
- Test number
- 943606590176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,627 miles (+1,067)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 86,627 miles
- Test number
- 500852409238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,560 miles (+2,456)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 85,560 miles
- Test number
- 331164138460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,104 miles (+6,473)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 83,104 miles
- Test number
- 933048938005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,631 miles (+10,805)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 76,631 miles
- Test number
- 721629427046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 65,826 miles
- Test number
- 563751346068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 72 LHW
- What vehicle is registration 72 LHW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 72 LHW on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Feb 2000. 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 72 LHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 72 LHW is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 72 LHW?
- The MOT on 72 LHW is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 72 LHW done?
- 72 LHW was recorded at 125,576 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,967 miles a year.
- Has 72 LHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 72 LHW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on 72 LHW 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 72 LHW find?
- 72 LHW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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