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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

L100 MKWMOT history

L100 MKW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L100 MKW blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,257 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 MKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 MKW was last recorded at 56,257 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,257 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,257 miles
  • 2024 – 54,716 miles
  • 2023 – 53,386 miles
  • 2022 – 50,818 miles
  • 2021 – 47,169 miles
  • 2020 – 43,948 miles
  • 2019 – 40,239 miles
  • 2018 – 37,393 miles
  • 2017 – 34,156 miles
  • 2016 – 30,463 miles
  • 2015 – 25,684 miles
  • 2014 – 18,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,257 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    773899888984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail56,257 miles (+1,541)1 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    857205087510
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass54,716 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,716 miles
    Test number
    959817242270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail54,710 miles (+1,324)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,710 miles
    Test number
    684768110041
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass53,386 miles (+2,568)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,386 miles
    Test number
    688710370934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass50,818 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    108794769474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Fail50,818 miles (+3,649)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    829254133117
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass47,169 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,169 miles
    Test number
    112788357398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail47,098 miles (+3,150)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    388762011408
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass43,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    978010960301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,943 miles (+3,704)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,943 miles
    Test number
    283221913335
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass40,239 miles (+111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,239 miles
    Test number
    165358012346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  13. Fail40,128 miles (+2,735)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,128 miles
    Test number
    432316320644
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass37,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,393 miles
    Test number
    904908203973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail37,393 miles (+3,237)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,393 miles
    Test number
    749004817897
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass34,156 miles (+3,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,156 miles
    Test number
    242059485524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,463 miles
    Test number
    332672569634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,463 miles (+4,779)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,463 miles
    Test number
    217250953600
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass25,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,684 miles
    Test number
    550597737082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,684 miles (+6,877)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,684 miles
    Test number
    901633625759
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass18,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,807 miles
    Test number
    829590624063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L100 MKW

Does L100 MKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 MKW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L100 MKW?
The MOT on L100 MKW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 MKW done?
L100 MKW was recorded at 56,257 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,144 miles a year.
Has L100 MKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 MKW has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L100 MKW 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 MKW find?
L100 MKW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 6 more.

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