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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L100 ROVMOT history

L100 ROV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L100 ROV green 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 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,876 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 ROV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 ROV was last recorded at 92,876 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,869 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,876 miles
  • 2025 – 92,253 miles
  • 2024 – 91,259 miles
  • 2023 – 88,142 miles
  • 2022 – 86,122 miles
  • 2021 – 84,769 miles
  • 2020 – 83,570 miles
  • 2019 – 80,709 miles
  • 2018 – 78,402 miles
  • 2017 – 74,703 miles
  • 2016 – 71,639 miles
  • 2015 – 67,486 miles
  • 2014 – 62,535 miles
  • 2013 – 58,783 miles
  • 2012 – 54,626 miles
  • 2011 – 50,802 miles
  • 2010 – 50,224 miles
  • 2009 – 49,511 miles
  • 2008 – 48,625 miles
  • 2007 – 47,711 miles
  • 2006 – 45,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,876 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front globe joint seal leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front tyre worn uneven.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,876 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,876 miles
    Test number
    314872528084
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail92,869 miles (+616)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    488958870120
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass92,253 miles (+994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,253 miles
    Test number
    862876735828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front globe joint is leaking
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing uneven

  4. Pass91,259 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    175747211249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front globe joint seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn uneven.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn uneven.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail91,252 miles (+3,110)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    710970555649
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front globe joint seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn uneven.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn uneven.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,142 miles (+2,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    508873596584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm ball joint has play (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,122 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    808484102841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,769 miles (+1,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,769 miles
    Test number
    424026413914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,570 miles (+2,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    468062198398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,709 miles (+2,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    377165533246
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,402 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    925246133342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,703 miles (+3,064)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,703 miles
    Test number
    672854163471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront hockey stick bushes starting to wear
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Pass71,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,639 miles
    Test number
    641073412284
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail71,639 miles (+4,153)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,639 miles
    Test number
    649436715366
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass67,486 miles (+4,951)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,486 miles
    Test number
    168317435093
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass62,535 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    829631834028
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering system contacting bracket on axle

  17. Fail62,535 miles (+3,752)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    777179524041
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering system contacting bracket on axle

  18. Pass58,783 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,783 miles
    Test number
    957983743025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,767 miles (+4,141)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,767 miles
    Test number
    337909533080
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass54,626 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    159678132000
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn

  21. Fail54,626 miles (+3,824)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    117278832463
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn

  22. Pass50,802 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    125119631070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,801 miles (+577)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    785478731046
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass50,224 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    244291420080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,511 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,511 miles
    Test number
    521293029085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail49,504 miles (+879)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,504 miles
    Test number
    760942329039
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass48,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,625 miles
    Test number
    610650918006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,625 miles (+914)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,625 miles
    Test number
    340029008077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  29. Pass47,711 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    924178317026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,467 miles
    Test number
    823934726002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L100 ROV

Does L100 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 ROV is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 ROV?
The MOT on L100 ROV is valid until 26 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 ROV done?
L100 ROV was recorded at 92,876 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,341 miles a year.
Has L100 ROV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 ROV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L100 ROV 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 ROV find?
L100 ROV passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounts.

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