Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L11 XRLMOT history
L11 XRL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 137,678 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 XRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 XRL was last recorded at 137,678 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 3,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Dec 2009: 57,280 miles, lower than 498,354 miles on 22 Dec 2008.
- 8 Feb 2023: 129,567 miles, lower than 129,592 miles on 11 Jan 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,678 miles · 10 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3,000 miles
- Average per year
- 5,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,678 miles
- 2025 – 134,137 miles
- 2024 – 132,159 miles
- 2023 – 129,568 miles
- 2022 – 129,592 miles
- 2021 – 122,456 miles
- 2020 – 118,338 miles
- 2019 – 114,678 miles
- 2018 – 108,934 miles
- 2017 – 103,594 miles
- 2016 – 97,178 miles
- 2015 – 92,178 miles
- 2013 – 85,711 miles
- 2012 – 79,483 miles
- 2011 – 71,693 miles
- 2010 – 64,251 miles
- 2009 – 57,280 miles
- 2008 – 498,354 miles
- 2007 – 42,541 miles
- 2006 – 27,223 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,678 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,678 miles (+3,000)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 137,678 miles
- Test number
- 633623676040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail134,678 miles (+541)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,678 miles
- Test number
- 292996552429
- MajorNearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass134,137 miles (+1,978)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 134,137 miles
- Test number
- 457210611845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,159 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 132,159 miles
- Test number
- 638150948558
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail132,159 miles (+2,591)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,159 miles
- Test number
- 538068228602
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass129,568 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 129,568 miles
- Test number
- 326105210899
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,567 miles (-25)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,567 miles
- Test number
- 613795800850
- MajorNearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,592 miles (+7,136)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 129,592 miles
- Test number
- 139613227127
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,456 miles (+4,118)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 122,456 miles
- Test number
- 655285566244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,338 miles (+3,660)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 118,338 miles
- Test number
- 800592051631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,678 miles (+5,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 114,678 miles
- Test number
- 381233019082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass108,934 miles (+5,340)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 108,934 miles
- Test number
- 849428353620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,594 miles (+6,416)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 103,594 miles
- Test number
- 789519652109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass97,178 miles (+5,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,178 miles
- Test number
- 398764809378
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass92,178 miles (+6,467)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 92,178 miles
- Test number
- 537433115080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,711 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 85,711 miles
- Test number
- 379362253389
- NoteWear in suspension and shock bushes
Fail85,711 miles (+6,228)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,711 miles
- Test number
- 485451953374
- DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteWear in suspension and shock bushes
Pass79,483 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 79,483 miles
- Test number
- 265304052326
- NoteRear shock bushes worn
- NoteRear trailing arm bushes worn
Fail79,483 miles (+7,790)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,483 miles
- Test number
- 598653552345
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteRear shock bushes worn
- NoteRear trailing arm bushes worn
Pass71,693 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 71,693 miles
- Test number
- 846993851300
- NoteFront diff seal moist
- NoteO/s front tyre worn on edge
- NoteWiper switch worn
Fail71,693 miles (+7,442)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,693 miles
- Test number
- 656263351393
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront diff seal moist
- NoteO/s front tyre worn on edge
- NoteWiper switch worn
Pass64,251 miles (+6,971)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 64,251 miles
- Test number
- 551715850384
- NoteOil leak from gearbox
- NoteOil leaks from front & rear diff pinnion seals
- NotePower steering noisy on left lock
- NoteStone damage to zone "a" to max 10mm
Pass57,280 miles (-441,074)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 57,280 miles
- Test number
- 131456059301
- NoteReversing light lens broken
- NoteStone damage to zone "a" but less than 10mm
Pass498,354 miles (+455,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 498,354 miles
- Test number
- 494187758313
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass42,541 miles (+7,109)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,541 miles
- Test number
- 281093357329
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/s rear tyre perished
Pass35,432 miles (+8,209)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,432 miles
- Test number
- 901863707081
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/s front tyre worn low
Pass27,223 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 27,223 miles
- Test number
- 141193606047
- NotePower steering noisy on full left lock
- NoteStone damage to o/s of w/screen
Questions about L11 XRL
- Does L11 XRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 XRL is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L11 XRL?
- The MOT on L11 XRL is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L11 XRL done?
- L11 XRL was recorded at 137,678 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,492 miles a year.
- Has L11 XRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 XRL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L11 XRL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L11 XRL find?
- L11 XRL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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