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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L13 OSVMOT history

L13 OSV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L13 OSV 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 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
163,391 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 OSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 OSV was last recorded at 163,391 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,860 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,531 miles
Average per year
5,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,391 miles
  • 2025 – 161,860 miles
  • 2024 – 160,007 miles
  • 2023 – 158,125 miles
  • 2022 – 155,737 miles
  • 2021 – 153,660 miles
  • 2020 – 151,611 miles
  • 2019 – 137,543 miles
  • 2018 – 133,065 miles
  • 2017 – 131,660 miles
  • 2016 – 129,264 miles
  • 2015 – 126,365 miles
  • 2014 – 124,076 miles
  • 2013 – 121,802 miles
  • 2012 – 115,012 miles
  • 2011 – 110,560 miles
  • 2010 – 104,466 miles
  • 2009 – 93,933 miles
  • 2007 – 69,593 miles
  • 2006 – 54,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,391 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Underside of vehicle corroded but not perforated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,391 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    163,391 miles
    Test number
    585944791693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,860 miles (+1,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,860 miles
    Test number
    272377871998
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass160,007 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,007 miles
    Test number
    391939692212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,125 miles (+2,388)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,125 miles
    Test number
    736214782282
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass155,737 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,737 miles
    Test number
    374075246176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,734 miles (+2,074)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,734 miles
    Test number
    370380517365
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,660 miles (+2,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,660 miles
    Test number
    644781390570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass151,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,611 miles
    Test number
    927736578668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion starting to brake back plate

  9. Fail151,611 miles (+14,068)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,611 miles
    Test number
    509927839930
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion starting to brake back plate

  10. Pass137,543 miles (+4,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,543 miles
    Test number
    240232055759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,065 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,065 miles
    Test number
    362084582884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,660 miles (+2,396)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,660 miles
    Test number
    126931426323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded but not perforated

  13. Pass129,264 miles (+2,899)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,264 miles
    Test number
    916377309351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded but not perforated

  14. Pass126,365 miles (+2,289)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,365 miles
    Test number
    407327015133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded but not perforated

  15. Pass124,076 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,076 miles
    Test number
    217253314185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail124,066 miles (+2,264)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,066 miles
    Test number
    225514304439
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass121,802 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,802 miles
    Test number
    537259073090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail121,798 miles (+6,786)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,798 miles
    Test number
    488064973025
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass115,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,012 miles
    Test number
    959273782013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail115,012 miles (+4,452)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,012 miles
    Test number
    825342482035
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass110,560 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    209377661029
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Fail110,556 miles (+6,090)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,556 miles
    Test number
    318016661031
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass104,466 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,466 miles
    Test number
    560042580064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,462 miles (+10,529)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,462 miles
    Test number
    702821280057
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight split to n/s wiper blade

  25. Pass93,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,933 miles
    Test number
    690296679011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Fail93,933 miles (+24,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,933 miles
    Test number
    412786079086
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass69,593 miles (+14,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    961716207166
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass54,809 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,809 miles
    Test number
    694971916178
    • NoteSlight play to near side front drag link end

Questions about L13 OSV

Does L13 OSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 OSV is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 OSV?
The MOT on L13 OSV is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 OSV done?
L13 OSV was recorded at 163,391 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,434 miles a year.
Has L13 OSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 OSV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 OSV 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 OSV find?
L13 OSV passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; oil leak, but not excessive.

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