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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L13 OLFMOT history

L13 OLF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 108,839 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L13 OLF 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 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,839 km
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
599 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 OLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 OLF was last recorded at 108,839 km on 5 Oct 2026, 805 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,034 km · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
805 km
Average per year
599 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,839 km
  • 2024 – 108,034 km
  • 2023 – 107,394 km
  • 2022 – 106,907 km
  • 2021 – 106,149 km
  • 2020 – 105,186 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,839 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth sides front floors corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,839 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,839 km
    Test number
    962473519734
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front floors corroded

  2. Fail108,839 km3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,839 km
    Test number
    432392705395
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front floors corroded

  3. Pass108,462 miles (+428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,462 miles
    Test number
    532014084500
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor/bulkhead areas corroded.
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering box.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight leak o/s/f swivel housing.

  4. Pass108,034 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    978817655774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking

  5. Fail108,034 km (+640)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,034 km
    Test number
    555245468541
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking

  6. Pass107,394 km (+487)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,394 km
    Test number
    171685858320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod / Hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod / Hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,907 km (+758)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,907 km
    Test number
    254396798636
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both end covers behind front axle perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides of vehicle perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bushes to chassis perished both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking grease but not contaminating brakes at this time
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass106,149 km (+963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,149 km
    Test number
    384888674817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass105,186 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,186 km
    Test number
    958940677542
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub weaping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail105,186 miles1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,186 miles
    Test number
    160518698785
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub weaping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L13 OLF

Does L13 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 OLF is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 OLF?
The MOT on L13 OLF is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 OLF done?
L13 OLF was recorded at 108,839 km at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 599 km a year.
Has L13 OLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 OLF has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 OLF 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 OLF find?
L13 OLF passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: both sides front floors corroded.

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