Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
L100 VBKMOT history
L100 VBK is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,747 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 164,747 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,218 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L100 VBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L100 VBK was last recorded at 164,747 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jan 2025: 159,045 miles, lower than 159,325 miles on 9 May 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 160,143 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,604 miles
- Average per year
- 4,218 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,747 miles
- 2025 – 160,143 miles
- 2024 – 159,325 miles
- 2023 – 157,009 miles
- 2022 – 154,645 miles
- 2021 – 152,114 miles
- 2018 – 149,182 miles
- 2017 – 145,538 miles
- 2016 – 141,264 miles
- 2015 – 137,073 miles
- 2014 – 132,843 miles
- 2013 – 126,665 miles
- 2012 – 121,857 miles
- 2011 – 116,557 miles
- 2010 – 108,586 miles
- 2009 – 101,593 miles
- 2008 – 95,578 miles
- 2007 – 87,505 miles
- 2006 – 80,543 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,747 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,747 miles (+4,604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 164,747 miles
- Test number
- 142776665556
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass160,143 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 160,143 miles
- Test number
- 157034103970
- AdvisoryLight surface rust on all brake pipes
- AdvisorySurface rust on all chassis sections
Fail160,143 miles (+1,098)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,143 miles
- Test number
- 350822849629
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight surface rust on all brake pipes
- AdvisorySurface rust on all chassis sections
Pass159,045 miles (-280)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 159,045 miles
- Test number
- 917142398541
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,325 miles (+2,316)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 159,325 miles
- Test number
- 520830709011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,009 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 157,009 miles
- Test number
- 418028786556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,009 miles (+2,364)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,009 miles
- Test number
- 998159999316
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass154,645 miles (+2,531)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 154,645 miles
- Test number
- 612298134408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,114 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 152,114 miles
- Test number
- 923492345124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded n/s and o/s
Fail152,114 miles (+2,932)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,114 miles
- Test number
- 583916256090
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded n/s and o/s
Pass149,182 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 149,182 miles
- Test number
- 842082317548
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail149,180 miles (+3,642)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,180 miles
- Test number
- 119329232570
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass145,538 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 145,538 miles
- Test number
- 708514445574
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Fail145,530 miles (+4,266)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,530 miles
- Test number
- 667126051763
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade and arm missing (8.2.2)
- FailureBrake disc contaminated by grease both front hub/ swivel seals leaking (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront both tyres getting low
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis has started
Pass141,264 miles (+4,191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 141,264 miles
- Test number
- 758638908242
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass137,073 miles (+4,230)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 137,073 miles
- Test number
- 775662659777
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass132,843 miles (+6,178)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 132,843 miles
- Test number
- 358179544361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass126,665 miles (+4,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 126,665 miles
- Test number
- 879067913356
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass121,857 miles (+5,300)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 121,857 miles
- Test number
- 778472932388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,557 miles (+7,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 116,557 miles
- Test number
- 419256321427
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass108,586 miles (+6,993)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 108,586 miles
- Test number
- 261139520313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,593 miles (+6,015)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 101,593 miles
- Test number
- 513634349396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,578 miles (+8,073)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 95,578 miles
- Test number
- 410723858477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 87,505 miles
- Test number
- 993329447132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,505 miles (+6,962)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,505 miles
- Test number
- 531066037128
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 80,543 miles
- Test number
- 691183326146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,543 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,543 miles
- Test number
- 373563126178
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Questions about L100 VBK
- Does L100 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 VBK is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L100 VBK?
- The MOT on L100 VBK is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L100 VBK done?
- L100 VBK was recorded at 164,747 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,218 miles a year.
- Has L100 VBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L100 VBK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L100 VBK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L100 VBK find?
- L100 VBK passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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