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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L13 OHCMOT history

L13 OHC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L13 OHC black 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 2 May 2027
Mileage
188,890 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 OHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 OHC was last recorded at 188,890 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,443 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,447 miles
Average per year
5,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,890 miles
  • 2025 – 184,443 miles
  • 2024 – 179,082 miles
  • 2023 – 176,619 miles
  • 2021 – 175,859 miles
  • 2019 – 175,400 miles
  • 2017 – 170,905 miles
  • 2016 – 169,027 miles
  • 2015 – 162,354 miles
  • 2014 – 155,663 miles
  • 2013 – 143,897 miles
  • 2012 – 130,714 miles
  • 2011 – 124,269 miles
  • 2010 – 116,974 miles
  • 2009 – 110,279 miles
  • 2008 – 102,648 miles
  • 2007 – 91,004 miles
  • 2006 – 76,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,890 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Slight play steering damper bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,890 miles (+4,447)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    188,890 miles
    Test number
    104227500188
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,443 miles (+5,361)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    184,443 miles
    Test number
    458733153645
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,082 miles (+2,463)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    179,082 miles
    Test number
    233328971110
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan corroded

  4. Pass176,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    176,619 miles
    Test number
    643394297373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,619 miles (+760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,619 miles
    Test number
    658838188603
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,859 miles
    Test number
    267608011874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail175,859 miles (+459)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,859 miles
    Test number
    218631328750
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass175,400 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,400 miles
    Test number
    988404728075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass170,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    962078376512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail170,905 miles (+1,878)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,905 miles
    Test number
    408873369493
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable rubber bush (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt check all rubbers (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass169,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    169,027 miles
    Test number
    944944483777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,027 miles (+6,673)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,027 miles
    Test number
    735103630590
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass162,354 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    162,354 miles
    Test number
    493078456411
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil weeps
    • AdvisorySlight play steering damper bush

  14. Fail162,354 miles (+6,691)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,354 miles
    Test number
    873364415702
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySlight play steering damper bush

  15. Pass155,663 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    155,663 miles
    Test number
    999666744246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail155,663 miles (+11,766)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,663 miles
    Test number
    676294144285
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass143,897 miles (+13,183)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    143,897 miles
    Test number
    956656223262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,714 miles (+6,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    130,714 miles
    Test number
    578123422242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass124,269 miles (+7,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,269 miles
    Test number
    248816381267
    • NoteFront wipers poor

  20. Pass116,974 miles (+6,695)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,974 miles
    Test number
    952613590204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  21. Pass110,279 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    110,279 miles
    Test number
    553154599291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,648 miles (+11,644)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    102,648 miles
    Test number
    713570348251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,004 miles (+14,037)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    91,004 miles
    Test number
    111105937222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,967 miles
    Test number
    943824336246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 OHC

Does L13 OHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 OHC is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 OHC?
The MOT on L13 OHC is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 OHC done?
L13 OHC was recorded at 188,890 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,686 miles a year.
Has L13 OHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 OHC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 OHC 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 OHC find?
L13 OHC passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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