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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L122 HOFMOT history

L122 HOF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

L122 HOF 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
77,119 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L122 HOF
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
16 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L122 HOF was last recorded at 77,119 miles on 29 May 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,086 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
1,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,119 miles
  • 2025 – 76,570 miles
  • 2024 – 75,789 miles
  • 2023 – 74,902 miles
  • 2022 – 74,211 miles
  • 2020 – 73,682 miles
  • 2019 – 72,613 miles
  • 2018 – 71,590 miles
  • 2017 – 70,054 miles
  • 2016 – 67,836 miles
  • 2015 – 66,034 miles
  • 2014 – 64,405 miles
  • 2013 – 62,765 miles
  • 2012 – 61,069 miles
  • 2011 – 59,007 miles
  • 2010 – 56,869 miles
  • 2009 – 54,589 miles
  • 2008 – 52,700 miles
  • 2007 – 50,292 miles
  • 2006 – 48,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,119 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken under bandage (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,119 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,119 miles
    Test number
    340911715344
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken under bandage (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail77,086 miles (+516)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    672532237377
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken under bandage (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass76,570 miles (+781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,570 miles
    Test number
    460781081122
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass75,789 miles (+887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    75,789 miles
    Test number
    536821079214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass74,902 miles (+691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,902 miles
    Test number
    405901288256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  6. Pass74,211 miles (+529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    331172986121
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass73,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    299120232002
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail73,682 miles (+1,069)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    401970976492
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass72,613 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,613 miles
    Test number
    924410659415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,590 miles
    Test number
    493291085171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,590 miles (+1,536)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,590 miles
    Test number
    721569251837
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass70,054 miles (+2,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,054 miles
    Test number
    814899766756
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass67,836 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    104482218376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,034 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,034 miles
    Test number
    155469380247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,405 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    829765694200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,765 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    886994793203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    937368302339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,069 miles (+2,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    586983202386
    • FailureRear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass59,007 miles (+2,138)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    775112591291
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
  20. Pass56,869 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    372335190210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,589 miles
    Test number
    301249489244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,589 miles (+1,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,589 miles
    Test number
    842577789270
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass52,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,700 miles
    Test number
    331254998251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  24. Fail52,700 miles (+2,408)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,700 miles
    Test number
    480394298278
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  25. Pass50,292 miles (+2,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,292 miles
    Test number
    401924477215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass48,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    472397876203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L122 HOF

Does L122 HOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L122 HOF is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L122 HOF?
The MOT on L122 HOF is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L122 HOF done?
L122 HOF was recorded at 77,119 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,468 miles a year.
Has L122 HOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L122 HOF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L122 HOF 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 L122 HOF find?
L122 HOF passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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