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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L100 RLSMOT history

L100 RLS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L100 RLS silver 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,738 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 RLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 RLS was last recorded at 74,738 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,658 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,080 miles
Average per year
2,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,738 miles
  • 2025 – 72,658 miles
  • 2024 – 69,490 miles
  • 2023 – 66,511 miles
  • 2022 – 63,647 miles
  • 2021 – 61,162 miles
  • 2020 – 59,239 miles
  • 2019 – 56,353 miles
  • 2018 – 53,949 miles
  • 2017 – 51,701 miles
  • 2016 – 49,583 miles
  • 2015 – 45,249 miles
  • 2014 – 40,658 miles
  • 2013 – 37,196 miles
  • 2012 – 35,161 miles
  • 2011 – 32,621 miles
  • 2010 – 28,747 miles
  • 2009 – 24,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,738 miles
  • 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))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,738 miles (+2,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,738 miles
    Test number
    274814851914
    • 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))
  2. Pass72,658 miles (+3,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    667592427022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross-member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  3. Pass69,490 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    817667776511
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail69,481 miles (+2,970)2 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,481 miles
    Test number
    367015359689
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass66,511 miles (+2,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    709814462333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper suspension arm ball joint slightly deteriorated
  6. Pass63,647 miles (+2,485)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    852814426262
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,162 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,162 miles
    Test number
    772313264326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,152 miles (+1,913)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    892043778219
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass59,239 miles (+2,886)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,239 miles
    Test number
    634153244266
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  10. Pass56,353 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,353 miles
    Test number
    556375542336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,949 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    773112666966
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass51,701 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    401777625430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front screw in tyre.
  13. Pass49,583 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    385076580055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,249 miles (+4,591)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,249 miles
    Test number
    496939095091
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear seats in stored position
  15. Pass40,658 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,658 miles
    Test number
    569164084054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,196 miles (+2,035)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,196 miles
    Test number
    418101903142
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly corroded
    • NoteRear seats in stored position belts not tested
  17. Pass35,161 miles (+2,540)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,161 miles
    Test number
    917640782099
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
  18. Pass32,621 miles (+3,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,621 miles
    Test number
    479026691000
    • NoteRear seats in stored position
  19. Pass28,747 miles (+4,629)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,747 miles
    Test number
    290689190042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear seats in stored position
  20. Pass24,118 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,118 miles
    Test number
    364775909181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,777 miles
    Test number
    744305089046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 RLS

Does L100 RLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 RLS is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 RLS?
The MOT on L100 RLS is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 RLS done?
L100 RLS was recorded at 74,738 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,998 miles a year.
Has L100 RLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 RLS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L100 RLS 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 RLS find?
L100 RLS passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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