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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L11 OPUMOT history

L11 OPU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 187,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

L11 OPU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
187,349 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
35
19 passed · 16 failed
Per year
5,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 OPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 OPU was last recorded at 187,349 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,341 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,349 miles
  • 2023 – 186,532 miles
  • 2022 – 185,476 miles
  • 2021 – 180,951 miles
  • 2020 – 178,401 miles
  • 2019 – 174,331 miles
  • 2018 – 166,785 miles
  • 2017 – 162,448 miles
  • 2016 – 156,427 miles
  • 2015 – 148,048 miles
  • 2014 – 141,502 miles
  • 2013 – 130,586 miles
  • 2012 – 124,201 miles
  • 2011 – 116,351 miles
  • 2010 – 106,915 miles
  • 2009 – 101,389 miles
  • 2008 – 96,163 miles
  • 2007 – 88,707 miles
  • 2006 – 80,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,349 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,349 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,349 miles
    Test number
    796700333396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,341 miles (+809)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,341 miles
    Test number
    797455028708
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman drop arm rubber (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass186,532 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    186,532 miles
    Test number
    606904189407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,511 miles (+1,035)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,511 miles
    Test number
    371913247478
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass185,476 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,476 miles
    Test number
    189006451677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail185,418 miles (+4,467)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,418 miles
    Test number
    672483300542
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass180,951 miles (+2,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    180,951 miles
    Test number
    926692217208
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in drivers floor

  8. Pass178,401 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,401 miles
    Test number
    728531028938
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail178,396 miles (+4,065)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,396 miles
    Test number
    400770617910
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass174,331 miles (+7,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,331 miles
    Test number
    535880103207
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass166,785 miles (+4,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    166,785 miles
    Test number
    555507889107
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass162,448 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    162,448 miles
    Test number
    682805914579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  13. Fail162,385 miles (+5,958)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,385 miles
    Test number
    422381701598
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working missing (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage in corner

  14. Pass156,427 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    156,427 miles
    Test number
    663751834425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail156,285 miles (+8,237)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,285 miles
    Test number
    677919906260
    • FailureCentre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering damper bush excessively worn (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn propshaft

  16. Pass148,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,048 miles
    Test number
    574249945740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  17. Fail148,048 miles (+6,546)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,048 miles
    Test number
    748522051675
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  18. Pass141,502 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    141,502 miles
    Test number
    365048684415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail141,502 miles (+10,916)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,502 miles
    Test number
    455876784260
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet cable broke

  20. Pass130,586 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    130,586 miles
    Test number
    839663703368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  21. Fail130,586 miles (+6,385)7 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,586 miles
    Test number
    837239183260
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  22. Pass124,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    358416282263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. Fail124,201 miles (+7,850)7 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    728243182283
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  24. Pass116,351 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    258118671203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail116,351 miles (+9,436)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    316106271274
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass106,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    106,915 miles
    Test number
    633167360270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail106,915 miles (+5,526)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,915 miles
    Test number
    550525860291
    • FailureCentre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass101,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    101,389 miles
    Test number
    723149669209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail101,389 miles (+5,226)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,389 miles
    Test number
    191689259202
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass96,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,163 miles
    Test number
    684278178229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail96,163 miles (+7,456)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,163 miles
    Test number
    641506178251
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Fail88,707 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    212730577246
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  33. Pass88,707 miles (+7,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    880690677290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  34. Pass80,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    824475676274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail80,966 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    860882976284
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L11 OPU

Does L11 OPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 OPU expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 OPU?
The MOT on L11 OPU expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 OPU done?
L11 OPU was recorded at 187,349 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 5,753 miles a year.
Has L11 OPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 OPU has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 OPU 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 L11 OPU find?
L11 OPU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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