Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,494 cc
L13 PRAMOT history
L13 PRA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 123,997 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 PRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 PRA was last recorded at 123,997 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,433 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,564 miles
- Average per year
- 6,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,997 miles
- 2025 – 122,433 miles
- 2024 – 118,058 miles
- 2023 – 112,041 miles
- 2022 – 106,023 miles
- 2021 – 97,442 miles
- 2019 – 85,150 miles
- 2018 – 76,424 miles
- 2017 – 65,826 miles
- 2015 – 55,883 miles
- 2014 – 46,760 miles
- 2013 – 42,221 miles
- 2012 – 37,577 miles
- 2011 – 32,350 miles
- 2010 – 23,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,997 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015
Steering box leaking oil
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,997 miles (+1,564)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 123,997 miles
- Test number
- 431233254098
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass122,433 miles (+9)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 122,433 miles
- Test number
- 369716543204
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail122,424 miles (+4,366)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,424 miles
- Test number
- 312108365818
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass118,058 miles (+6,017)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 118,058 miles
- Test number
- 919059160082
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,041 miles (+6,018)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 112,041 miles
- Test number
- 872530532511
- 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))
Pass106,023 miles (+187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 106,023 miles
- Test number
- 155663477259
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail105,836 miles (+8,394)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,836 miles
- Test number
- 487605135399
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,442 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 97,442 miles
- Test number
- 670957013435
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly deteriorated
Fail97,428 miles (+12,278)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,428 miles
- Test number
- 834120992778
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly deteriorated
Pass85,150 miles (+81)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 85,150 miles
- Test number
- 365848335203
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,069 miles (+8,645)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,069 miles
- Test number
- 265575784627
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,424 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 76,424 miles
- Test number
- 222038955598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
Fail76,408 miles (+10,582)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,408 miles
- Test number
- 932506827574
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
Pass65,826 miles (+9,943)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 65,826 miles
- Test number
- 626314624338
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass55,883 miles (+2,474)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 55,883 miles
- Test number
- 748962774518
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower shocker bushes worn slightly
Pass53,409 miles (+78)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 53,409 miles
- Test number
- 729592305253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront and rear diff uil seals leaking
Fail53,331 miles (+6,571)1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,331 miles
- Test number
- 167381305208
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront and rear diff uil seals leaking
Pass46,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 46,760 miles
- Test number
- 215392204233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,760 miles (+4,539)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,760 miles
- Test number
- 795402804247
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass42,221 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 42,221 miles
- Test number
- 279583883180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteN/S & O/S hub oils seals slightley leaking
Fail42,221 miles (+4,644)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,221 miles
- Test number
- 296263383495
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteN/S & O/S hub oils seals slightley leaking
Pass37,577 miles (+5,227)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 37,577 miles
- Test number
- 567628482194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,350 miles (+9,082)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 32,350 miles
- Test number
- 347043801497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 23,268 miles
- Test number
- 210705090105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 PRA
- Does L13 PRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 PRA is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 PRA?
- The MOT on L13 PRA is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 PRA done?
- L13 PRA was recorded at 123,997 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,287 miles a year.
- Has L13 PRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 PRA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L13 PRA 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 PRA find?
- L13 PRA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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