
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L114 MJBMOT history
L114 MJB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,344 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 161,344 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,485 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L114 MJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L114 MJB was last recorded at 161,344 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 3,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 158,222 miles · 25 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,122 miles
- Average per year
- 2,485 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 161,344 miles
- 2023 – 158,222 miles
- 2022 – 156,891 miles
- 2021 – 152,564 miles
- 2020 – 149,967 miles
- 2019 – 148,251 miles
- 2018 – 146,595 miles
- 2017 – 143,502 miles
- 2015 – 138,474 miles
- 2014 – 133,653 miles
- 2013 – 129,248 miles
- 2012 – 127,584 miles
- 2011 – 125,788 miles
- 2010 – 124,130 miles
- 2009 – 122,602 miles
- 2008 – 121,638 miles
- 2006 – 119,456 miles
- 2005 – 115,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,344 miles (+3,122)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 161,344 miles
- Test number
- 595665476713
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass158,222 miles (+1,331)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 158,222 miles
- Test number
- 649235487033
- AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass156,891 miles (+4,327)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 156,891 miles
- Test number
- 772979508332
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass152,564 miles (+2,597)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 152,564 miles
- Test number
- 489866041859
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle swival joint slight play
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear nearside & offside bump stops missing
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged nearside & offside front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass149,967 miles (+31)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 149,967 miles
- Test number
- 908340708694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel housing seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail149,936 miles (+1,685)1 dangerous11 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,936 miles
- Test number
- 975740737410
- DangerousDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s and O/s rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S front swivel hub damp with grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light broken
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass148,251 miles (+1,656)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 148,251 miles
- Test number
- 566495938032
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass146,595 miles (+3,093)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 146,595 miles
- Test number
- 572965158163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,502 miles (+5,028)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 143,502 miles
- Test number
- 328608740974
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass138,474 miles (+4,821)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 138,474 miles
- Test number
- 555332624595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear cross member not yet holed.
- AdvisoryWasher valve slight leak.
Pass133,653 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 133,653 miles
- Test number
- 456656254416
- NoteWasher valve leaking water
Fail133,653 miles (+4,405)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,653 miles
- Test number
- 165953154324
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
- NoteWasher valve leaking water
Pass129,248 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 129,248 miles
- Test number
- 927444493011
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail129,248 miles (+1,664)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,248 miles
- Test number
- 968232893042
- FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass127,584 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 127,584 miles
- Test number
- 116847902187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail127,584 miles (+1,796)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,584 miles
- Test number
- 689077502178
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass125,788 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 125,788 miles
- Test number
- 969402901114
- NoteSlight leak at steering box
Fail125,788 miles (+1,658)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,788 miles
- Test number
- 288791701401
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteSlight leak at steering box
Pass124,130 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 124,130 miles
- Test number
- 471651880008
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearly excessive footbrake travel
- NoteNearly excessive play at park brake linkage pivots
- NoteOs rear door not opening
Fail124,130 miles (+1,528)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,130 miles
- Test number
- 160718270026
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearly excessive footbrake travel
- NoteNearly excessive play at park brake linkage pivots
- NoteOs rear door not opening
Pass122,602 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 122,602 miles
- Test number
- 423313989084
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail122,602 miles (+964)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,602 miles
- Test number
- 584237679050
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 121,638 miles
- Test number
- 954176468013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,638 miles (+2,182)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,638 miles
- Test number
- 333420968077
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureBrake master cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.G.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear UJ worn to excess
Pass119,456 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 119,456 miles
- Test number
- 271533996290
- NoteN/s front ball sealleaking.
Fail119,452 miles (+4,444)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,452 miles
- Test number
- 463342796200
- FailureNearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- NoteN/s front ball seal leaking
Pass115,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 115,008 miles
- Test number
- 753056405357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,008 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,008 miles
- Test number
- 340324895248
- FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about L114 MJB
- Does L114 MJB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L114 MJB expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L114 MJB?
- The MOT on L114 MJB expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L114 MJB done?
- L114 MJB was recorded at 161,344 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
- Has L114 MJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L114 MJB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on L114 MJB 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 L114 MJB find?
- L114 MJB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with 6 advisories: front bumper damaged; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.
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