Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L110 CDLMOT history
L110 CDL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 522,098 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 522,098 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 22 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 21,842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L110 CDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L110 CDL was last recorded at 522,098 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 22,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 499,851 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 22,247 miles
- Average per year
- 21,842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 522,098 miles
- 2025 – 499,851 miles
- 2024 – 475,799 miles
- 2023 – 451,693 miles
- 2022 – 425,524 miles
- 2021 – 403,326 miles
- 2020 – 381,719 miles
- 2019 – 359,568 miles
- 2018 – 337,352 miles
- 2017 – 313,366 miles
- 2016 – 284,456 miles
- 2015 – 259,254 miles
- 2014 – 238,556 miles
- 2013 – 208,546 miles
- 2012 – 188,557 miles
- 2011 – 169,175 miles
- 2010 – 147,141 miles
- 2009 – 128,286 miles
- 2008 – 111,116 miles
- 2007 – 93,388 miles
- 2006 – 76,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass522,098 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass522,098 miles (+22,247)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 522,098 miles
- Test number
- 416285925260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass499,851 miles (+24,052)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 499,851 miles
- Test number
- 977312748110
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper has a worn offside bush
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass475,799 miles (+640)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 475,799 miles
- Test number
- 394480064330
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively On Outer Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively On Outer Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail475,159 miles (+23,466)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 475,159 miles
- Test number
- 656645848617
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower bulkhead/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Bulkhead/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen surround corroded but not excessively
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass451,693 miles (+455)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 451,693 miles
- Test number
- 782622168756
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail451,238 miles (+25,714)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 451,238 miles
- Test number
- 998988473669
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Battery box (7.1.1 (a) (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))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass425,524 miles (+22,198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 425,524 miles
- Test number
- 974112154275
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass403,326 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 403,326 miles
- Test number
- 430401921217
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush on rear of axle deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail403,321 miles (+21,602)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 403,321 miles
- Test number
- 270317529181
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush on rear of axle deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass381,719 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 381,719 miles
- Test number
- 699309796842
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Towbar component slightly worn pins worn on adjustable plate (6.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail381,719 miles (+22,151)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 381,719 miles
- Test number
- 715367891506
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Towbar component slightly worn pins worn on adjustable plate (6.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass359,568 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 359,568 miles
- Test number
- 508236502210
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail359,568 miles (+22,216)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 359,568 miles
- Test number
- 139825399935
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass337,352 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 337,352 miles
- Test number
- 432278218027
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm both ends near & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms near & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail337,327 miles (+23,961)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 337,327 miles
- Test number
- 233999299740
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Cyl No.1 injector pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high Near & offside (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm both ends near & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms near & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in upper steering column U/J
Pass313,366 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 313,366 miles
- Test number
- 417715435441
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail313,366 miles (+28,910)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 313,366 miles
- Test number
- 895693462219
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass284,456 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 284,456 miles
- Test number
- 772930889719
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush A frame balljoint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail284,447 miles (+25,193)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,447 miles
- Test number
- 175759764331
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle radius arm (4.1.D.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush A frame balljoint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass259,254 miles (+20,698)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 259,254 miles
- Test number
- 417895595171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,556 miles (+6,778)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 238,556 miles
- Test number
- 175451714207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass231,778 miles (+23,232)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 231,778 miles
- Test number
- 948363294055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,546 miles (+19,989)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 208,546 miles
- Test number
- 548430283016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,557 miles (+19,382)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 188,557 miles
- Test number
- 679178982078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,175 miles (+22,034)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 169,175 miles
- Test number
- 518882481043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,141 miles (+18,855)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 147,141 miles
- Test number
- 582711290076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,286 miles (+17,170)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 128,286 miles
- Test number
- 131124189473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,116 miles (+17,728)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 111,116 miles
- Test number
- 661803698036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,388 miles (+16,508)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 93,388 miles
- Test number
- 984653397019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 76,880 miles
- Test number
- 144006596007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L110 CDL
- Does L110 CDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L110 CDL is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L110 CDL?
- The MOT on L110 CDL is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L110 CDL done?
- L110 CDL was recorded at 522,098 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 21,842 miles a year.
- Has L110 CDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L110 CDL has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L110 CDL 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 L110 CDL find?
- L110 CDL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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