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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L11 OSVMOT history

L11 OSV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 185,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L11 OSV green 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,963 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 OSV
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
23 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 OSV was last recorded at 185,963 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 4,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,040 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,923 miles
Average per year
3,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,963 miles
  • 2025 – 181,040 miles
  • 2024 – 177,029 miles
  • 2023 – 173,217 miles
  • 2022 – 170,117 miles
  • 2021 – 162,819 miles
  • 2020 – 158,712 miles
  • 2019 – 153,866 miles
  • 2018 – 150,797 miles
  • 2017 – 146,263 miles
  • 2016 – 142,641 miles
  • 2015 – 137,338 miles
  • 2014 – 135,758 miles
  • 2011 – 132,391 miles
  • 2010 – 129,712 miles
  • 2009 – 121,946 miles
  • 2008 – 114,570 miles
  • 2007 – 108,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,963 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,963 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,963 miles
    Test number
    292528351689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,040 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    181,040 miles
    Test number
    551851965867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,029 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    177,029 miles
    Test number
    619225727814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,217 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    173,217 miles
    Test number
    357266308224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,117 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    170,117 miles
    Test number
    391141895263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,819 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,819 miles
    Test number
    395993742579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,712 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,712 miles
    Test number
    973127784707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,866 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    153,866 miles
    Test number
    685247440011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,797 miles (+4,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    150,797 miles
    Test number
    552230172591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeveral minor oil leaks under vehicle

  10. Pass146,263 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,263 miles
    Test number
    901034032633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,641 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    142,641 miles
    Test number
    932091505035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel missing (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass137,338 miles (+1,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,338 miles
    Test number
    289636235141
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass135,758 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    135,758 miles
    Test number
    909420254193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail135,758 miles (+3,367)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,758 miles
    Test number
    675970254144
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass132,391 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    132,391 miles
    Test number
    785767981097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,712 miles (+7,766)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    129,712 miles
    Test number
    712870210176
    • NoteChip in windscreen.
    • NoteCondtion of drivers seat belt.
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

  17. Pass121,946 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    121,946 miles
    Test number
    163067909157
    • NoteService brake only just met required efficiency
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  18. Fail121,943 miles (+7,373)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,943 miles
    Test number
    852687799098
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s rear drive flange and shaft worn
    • NoteOil leak at h/brake drum
    • NoteRear prop u/j worn
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  19. Pass114,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    114,570 miles
    Test number
    200839588076
    • NoteSteering box damp

  20. Fail114,570 miles (+6,176)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,570 miles
    Test number
    984458988078
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSteering box damp

  21. Pass108,394 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    108,394 miles
    Test number
    163315297461
    • NoteAll main brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal
    • NoteUnderseal throughout underbody

Questions about L11 OSV

Does L11 OSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 OSV is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 OSV?
The MOT on L11 OSV is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 OSV done?
L11 OSV was recorded at 185,963 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,971 miles a year.
Has L11 OSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 OSV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2014.
Has the mileage on L11 OSV 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 OSV find?
L11 OSV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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