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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L100 DSWMOT history

L100 DSW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L100 DSW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
174,761 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 DSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 DSW was last recorded at 174,761 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,687 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
6,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,761 miles
  • 2025 – 173,684 miles
  • 2022 – 172,411 miles
  • 2021 – 170,377 miles
  • 2020 – 166,712 miles
  • 2019 – 162,081 miles
  • 2018 – 152,315 miles
  • 2017 – 143,716 miles
  • 2016 – 134,404 miles
  • 2014 – 123,730 miles
  • 2013 – 119,157 miles
  • 2012 – 107,166 miles
  • 2011 – 92,676 miles
  • 2010 – 77,762 miles
  • 2009 – 67,704 miles
  • 2007 – 60,552 miles
  • 2006 – 51,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,761 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,761 miles (+74)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    174,761 miles
    Test number
    343095423290
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail174,687 miles (+1,003)9 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,687 miles
    Test number
    202317006984
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements also headlight switch (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass173,684 miles (+1,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    173,684 miles
    Test number
    101096697137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass172,411 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    172,411 miles
    Test number
    820323918990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,377 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,377 miles
    Test number
    684314770170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail170,374 miles (+3,662)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,374 miles
    Test number
    121626105334
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,712 miles
    Test number
    746830988218
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail166,712 miles (+4,631)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,712 miles
    Test number
    836838791131
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,081 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,081 miles
    Test number
    704685737621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail162,081 miles (+9,766)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,081 miles
    Test number
    384212160719
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass152,315 miles (+8,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    152,315 miles
    Test number
    920921553200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass143,716 miles (+9,312)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,716 miles
    Test number
    169229199767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,404 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,404 miles
    Test number
    362803189570
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn

  14. Fail134,400 miles (+10,670)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,400 miles
    Test number
    534427054251
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn

  15. Pass123,730 miles (+4,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,730 miles
    Test number
    266239514206
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass119,157 miles (+11,991)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,157 miles
    Test number
    397875193059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,166 miles (+14,490)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    187625672491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass92,676 miles (+76)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,676 miles
    Test number
    116492761030
    • NoteBulb n/w on number plate light unit,but still has one other bulb to light up plate
    • NoteSlight movement in o/s/f half shaft
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  19. Fail92,600 miles (+14,838)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    799621661005
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBulb n/w on number plate light unit,but still has one other bulb to light up plate
    • NoteSlight movement in o/s/f half shaft
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  20. Pass77,762 miles (+10,058)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    282654830093
    • NoteOil leaks to front of engine and rear diff
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust

  21. Pass67,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    131416709099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,704 miles (+7,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    713375309073
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass60,552 miles (+8,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,552 miles
    Test number
    461423457334
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass51,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,755 miles
    Test number
    462173656361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 DSW

Does L100 DSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 DSW is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 DSW?
The MOT on L100 DSW is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 DSW done?
L100 DSW was recorded at 174,761 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,279 miles a year.
Has L100 DSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 DSW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L100 DSW 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 DSW find?
L100 DSW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 12 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 9 more.

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