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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L103 MYGMOT history

L103 MYG is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L103 MYG red 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,954 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L103 MYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L103 MYG was last recorded at 110,954 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2009: 10,007 miles, lower than 94,899 miles on 28 Mar 2008.
  • 30 Mar 2011: 99,999 miles, lower than 100,020 miles on 26 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,615 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,339 miles
Average per year
1,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,954 miles
  • 2024 – 106,615 miles
  • 2023 – 102,617 miles
  • 2022 – 100,967 miles
  • 2014 – 100,008 miles
  • 2011 – 100,007 miles
  • 2010 – 100,020 miles
  • 2009 – 10,018 miles
  • 2008 – 94,899 miles
  • 2007 – 89,693 miles
  • 2006 – 84,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery box area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front steering play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body to outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Swivel housing seal has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body to outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Swivel housing seal has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,954 miles (+4,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,954 miles
    Test number
    237472718047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery box area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,615 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,615 miles
    Test number
    742587453371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering play

  3. Fail106,612 miles (+3,995)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,612 miles
    Test number
    420180879254
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering play

  4. Pass102,617 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    412125169782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body to outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body to outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing seal has slight leak

  5. Fail102,616 miles (+1,649)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,616 miles
    Test number
    921325181273
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body to outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body to outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing seal has slight leak

  6. Pass100,967 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,967 miles
    Test number
    371529425705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,008 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    418675334111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,007 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    727108681211
    • NoteOs ns chassis corroding
    • NoteRear x member corroding

  9. Pass99,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    928405691042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,999 miles (-21)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    485229681061
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  11. Pass100,020 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    663735080097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,009 miles (+89,991)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    162802680098
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass10,018 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,018 miles
    Test number
    462319689048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail10,007 miles (-84,892)2 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,007 miles
    Test number
    112203189054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  15. Pass94,899 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,899 miles
    Test number
    101868088099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,693 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    89,693 miles
    Test number
    264214857005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    910048436083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L103 MYG

Does L103 MYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L103 MYG is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L103 MYG?
The MOT on L103 MYG is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L103 MYG done?
L103 MYG was recorded at 110,954 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 1,345 miles a year.
Has L103 MYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L103 MYG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L103 MYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L103 MYG find?
L103 MYG passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery box area; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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