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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L13 AWNMOT history

L13 AWN is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 193,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L13 AWN white 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 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
193,858 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 AWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 AWN was last recorded at 193,858 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,560 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,298 miles
Average per year
7,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,858 miles
  • 2025 – 190,560 miles
  • 2024 – 186,342 miles
  • 2023 – 186,337 miles
  • 2022 – 182,231 miles
  • 2021 – 179,125 miles
  • 2020 – 175,947 miles
  • 2019 – 173,098 miles
  • 2018 – 169,259 miles
  • 2017 – 165,508 miles
  • 2016 – 161,766 miles
  • 2015 – 155,040 miles
  • 2014 – 146,984 miles
  • 2013 – 141,840 miles
  • 2012 – 137,764 miles
  • 2011 – 129,621 miles
  • 2010 – 116,953 miles
  • 2009 – 97,270 miles
  • 2008 – 78,281 miles
  • 2007 – 54,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,858 miles (+3,298)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    193,858 miles
    Test number
    635457182854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,560 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    190,560 miles
    Test number
    902304868912
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail190,547 miles (+4,205)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,547 miles
    Test number
    134651800891
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength towbar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,342 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,342 miles
    Test number
    424212980765
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail186,337 miles (+4,106)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,337 miles
    Test number
    210629030175
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bump stop (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass182,231 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,231 miles
    Test number
    629757084262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail182,229 miles (+3,104)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,229 miles
    Test number
    564379913564
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm from box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass179,125 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,125 miles
    Test number
    785388795226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail179,124 miles (+3,177)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,124 miles
    Test number
    926945752322
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has play

  10. Pass175,947 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,947 miles
    Test number
    145784183258
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail175,947 miles (+2,849)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,947 miles
    Test number
    509738657561
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass173,098 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,098 miles
    Test number
    527430669930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail173,096 miles (+3,837)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,096 miles
    Test number
    315501152634
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass169,259 miles (+3,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    169,259 miles
    Test number
    178427867455
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass165,508 miles (+3,742)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,508 miles
    Test number
    697217240136
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass161,766 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,766 miles
    Test number
    206347219521
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass155,040 miles (+8,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    155,040 miles
    Test number
    181798847597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass146,984 miles (+5,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,984 miles
    Test number
    446183914372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass141,840 miles (+4,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    141,840 miles
    Test number
    527622913340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass137,764 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,764 miles
    Test number
    989764412301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,621 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    129,621 miles
    Test number
    938084701341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail129,619 miles (+12,666)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    307749791461
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass116,953 miles (+19,683)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,953 miles
    Test number
    102215800337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,270 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,270 miles
    Test number
    342175989237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r reflecter cracked

  25. Fail97,270 miles (+18,989)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,270 miles
    Test number
    894155689287
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r reflecter cracked

  26. Pass78,281 miles (+23,575)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    250515318389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,706 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    960853187223
    • NoteRear lower shock absorber bushes worn

Questions about L13 AWN

Does L13 AWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 AWN is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 AWN?
The MOT on L13 AWN is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 AWN done?
L13 AWN was recorded at 193,858 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,587 miles a year.
Has L13 AWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 AWN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 AWN 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 L13 AWN find?
L13 AWN passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.

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