Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

L13 MONMOT history

L13 MON is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L13 MON 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,559 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,568 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L13 MON in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MON was last recorded at 122,559 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 12,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,139 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,420 miles
Average per year
7,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,559 miles
  • 2025 – 110,139 miles
  • 2024 – 99,623 miles
  • 2023 – 87,255 miles
  • 2022 – 82,626 miles
  • 2020 – 75,657 miles
  • 2019 – 70,742 miles
  • 2018 – 67,341 miles
  • 2017 – 65,523 miles
  • 2016 – 59,933 miles
  • 2015 – 50,311 miles
  • 2014 – 35,689 miles
  • 2013 – 26,611 miles
  • 2012 – 15,849 miles
  • 2011 – 10,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,559 miles
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear central (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light housing cracked

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,559 miles (+12,420)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,559 miles
    Test number
    827504192341
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear central (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light housing cracked

  2. Pass110,139 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,139 miles
    Test number
    243784172725
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension dust covers deteriorated

  3. Fail110,139 miles (+10,516)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,139 miles
    Test number
    304169797488
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension dust covers deteriorated

  4. Pass99,623 miles (+12,368)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,623 miles
    Test number
    629387792975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,255 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,255 miles
    Test number
    275101246622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,626 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,626 miles
    Test number
    594309963237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,625 miles (+6,968)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,625 miles
    Test number
    227797675044
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,657 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,657 miles
    Test number
    674869401799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,742 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    431976518862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,341 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,341 miles
    Test number
    690357924517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,523 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    694589873322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,933 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,933 miles
    Test number
    253384943812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,311 miles (+14,622)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    727100904385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,689 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    615695764296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,611 miles (+10,762)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,611 miles
    Test number
    926791083258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,849 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,849 miles
    Test number
    226248362276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,418 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    10,418 miles
    Test number
    447709451287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail9,924 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,924 miles
    Test number
    335366201254
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L13 MON

Does L13 MON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MON is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 MON?
The MOT on L13 MON is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MON done?
L13 MON was recorded at 122,559 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 7,568 miles a year.
Has L13 MON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MON has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 MON 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 MON find?
L13 MON passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear central; oil leak, but not excessive cam cover, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L13M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.