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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L100 ADMMOT history

L100 ADM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 156,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L100 ADM 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 20 May 2027
Mileage
156,838 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 ADM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 ADM was last recorded at 156,838 miles on 21 May 2026, 7,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,852 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,986 miles
Average per year
5,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,838 miles
  • 2025 – 148,852 miles
  • 2024 – 141,472 miles
  • 2023 – 137,933 miles
  • 2022 – 135,686 miles
  • 2021 – 133,663 miles
  • 2020 – 128,365 miles
  • 2019 – 125,149 miles
  • 2018 – 114,954 miles
  • 2017 – 114,949 miles
  • 2016 – 107,650 miles
  • 2015 – 104,489 miles
  • 2014 – 99,912 miles
  • 2013 – 95,436 miles
  • 2012 – 88,184 miles
  • 2011 – 85,389 miles
  • 2010 – 76,668 miles
  • 2009 – 73,078 miles
  • 2008 – 69,092 miles
  • 2007 – 64,064 miles
  • 2005 – 53,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,838 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 Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,838 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    156,838 miles
    Test number
    111313122007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,852 miles (+7,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,852 miles
    Test number
    970070114427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,472 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,472 miles
    Test number
    703157038125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,933 miles (+2,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,933 miles
    Test number
    859371484207
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass135,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,686 miles
    Test number
    224790987244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  6. Fail135,686 miles (+2,023)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,686 miles
    Test number
    457139970838
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  7. Pass133,663 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,663 miles
    Test number
    119103121049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,365 miles (+3,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,365 miles
    Test number
    936077625825
    • AdvisoryCentral chassis box rusty poor condition
    • AdvisoryNear side body mounts rusty poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rail rusty poor condition

  9. Pass125,149 miles (+10,195)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,149 miles
    Test number
    638210944096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,954 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,954 miles
    Test number
    532989317803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWelding repair's covered in underseal full inspection not possible

  11. Fail114,949 miles (+4,410)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,949 miles
    Test number
    874556257874
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed slight fray (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in underseal

  12. Pass110,539 miles (+2,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,539 miles
    Test number
    102537135458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass107,650 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,650 miles
    Test number
    655358396693
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front and (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail107,646 miles (+3,157)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,646 miles
    Test number
    651931761443
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front and (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass104,489 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,489 miles
    Test number
    886021875021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail104,485 miles (+4,573)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,485 miles
    Test number
    727940575066
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass99,912 miles (+4,476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,912 miles
    Test number
    579796864005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass95,436 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    318347563066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,432 miles (+7,248)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    369053263098
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass88,184 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    268491912114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,179 miles (+2,790)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,179 miles
    Test number
    167437002118
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass85,389 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,389 miles
    Test number
    556699801182
    • NoteTailgate doesn't open from outside the vehicle

  23. Fail85,385 miles (+8,717)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    737758901108
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTailgate doesn't open from outside the vehicle

  24. Pass76,668 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    533143060094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,664 miles (+3,586)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    300092460048
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass73,078 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,078 miles
    Test number
    232695729443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,066 miles (+3,974)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,066 miles
    Test number
    350250529102
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass69,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    223742928184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail69,090 miles (+5,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,090 miles
    Test number
    942952028124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail64,064 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,064 miles
    Test number
    710401127179
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass64,064 miles (+10,152)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,064 miles
    Test number
    874131527132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass53,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    253174615376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 ADM

Does L100 ADM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 ADM is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 ADM?
The MOT on L100 ADM is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 ADM done?
L100 ADM was recorded at 156,838 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,015 miles a year.
Has L100 ADM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 ADM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L100 ADM 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 L100 ADM find?
L100 ADM passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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