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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L100 SRMMOT history

L100 SRM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

L100 SRM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
110,352 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 SRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 SRM was last recorded at 110,352 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,245 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
4,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,352 miles
  • 2024 – 110,245 miles
  • 2023 – 110,099 miles
  • 2022 – 109,350 miles
  • 2020 – 109,201 miles
  • 2019 – 108,698 miles
  • 2018 – 108,126 miles
  • 2017 – 106,520 miles
  • 2016 – 104,380 miles
  • 2015 – 101,754 miles
  • 2014 – 98,066 miles
  • 2013 – 91,570 miles
  • 2012 – 88,413 miles
  • 2011 – 87,251 miles
  • 2010 – 75,375 miles
  • 2009 – 58,383 miles
  • 2008 – 49,416 miles
  • 2007 – 35,806 miles
  • 2006 – 27,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,352 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,352 miles
    Test number
    621872666613
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,245 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,245 miles
    Test number
    545054670820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,099 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,099 miles
    Test number
    120570235454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,350 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,350 miles
    Test number
    864315268548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,201 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    770554250939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,698 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    926849393719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,126 miles (+1,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,126 miles
    Test number
    975353127840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass106,520 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,520 miles
    Test number
    646227654497
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Fail106,517 miles (+2,137)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,517 miles
    Test number
    364326010935
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outrriger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass104,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    223859442960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,390 miles (+2,636)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,390 miles
    Test number
    754587050278
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  12. Pass101,754 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,754 miles
    Test number
    538318313238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,066 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,066 miles
    Test number
    395473684487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,548 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,548 miles
    Test number
    568291194056
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Fail94,548 miles (+2,978)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,548 miles
    Test number
    596440094041
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass91,570 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    648264653189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Fail91,570 miles (+3,157)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    125839243108
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass88,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,413 miles
    Test number
    695273102195
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Fail88,413 miles (+1,162)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,413 miles
    Test number
    797612902144
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass87,251 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    978182181052
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

  21. Fail87,238 miles (+11,863)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    558051381084
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

  22. Pass75,375 miles (+16,992)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    820435880017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine has slight oil leak
    • NoteFront diff has slight oil leak

  23. Pass58,383 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,383 miles
    Test number
    132571279070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,416 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,416 miles
    Test number
    684617238016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,365 miles (+13,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,365 miles
    Test number
    324432138059
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  26. Pass35,806 miles (+8,393)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,806 miles
    Test number
    121544727405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,413 miles
    Test number
    743818816064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 SRM

Does L100 SRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 SRM expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 SRM?
The MOT on L100 SRM expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 SRM done?
L100 SRM was recorded at 110,352 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 4,230 miles a year.
Has L100 SRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 SRM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on L100 SRM 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 SRM find?
L100 SRM passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; prop shaft bearing has slight play.

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