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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L13 ROVMOT history

L13 ROV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L13 ROV green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,669 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 ROV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 ROV was last recorded at 141,669 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 9,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,932 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,737 miles
Average per year
5,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,669 miles
  • 2024 – 131,932 miles
  • 2023 – 119,196 miles
  • 2022 – 107,783 miles
  • 2021 – 99,665 miles
  • 2020 – 99,012 miles
  • 2019 – 98,213 miles
  • 2018 – 96,822 miles
  • 2017 – 93,929 miles
  • 2016 – 89,006 miles
  • 2015 – 84,315 miles
  • 2014 – 80,653 miles
  • 2013 – 77,733 miles
  • 2012 – 73,787 miles
  • 2011 – 68,473 miles
  • 2010 – 62,995 miles
  • 2009 – 57,079 miles
  • 2008 – 49,913 miles
  • 2007 – 42,679 miles
  • 2006 – 33,817 miles
  • 2005 – 33,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,669 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,669 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,669 miles
    Test number
    165114991960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,932 miles (+12,736)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,932 miles
    Test number
    701782214893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,196 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,196 miles
    Test number
    965101144580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,783 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    857486866123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,665 miles (+653)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    391239962875
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass99,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,012 miles
    Test number
    643042021374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,012 miles (+799)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,012 miles
    Test number
    277893853624
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass98,213 miles (+1,391)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    648820111193
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass96,822 miles (+2,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    554432332546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering dampener bush worn
  10. Pass93,929 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,929 miles
    Test number
    269168599876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,006 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    380497535026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,002 miles (+4,687)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,002 miles
    Test number
    915971080978
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine compartment (7.2.3)
  13. Pass84,315 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    497736005166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    176926304198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,651 miles (+2,918)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,651 miles
    Test number
    535556404162
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass77,733 miles (+3,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    208558493066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass73,787 miles (+5,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,787 miles
    Test number
    748091502101
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering damper bush
  18. Pass68,473 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,473 miles
    Test number
    376414991062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,995 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    372629690084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,079 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    334767999052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,913 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,913 miles
    Test number
    782978098002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,679 miles (+8,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,679 miles
    Test number
    204971407477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,817 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    644428806154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    33,689 miles
    Test number
    154389085148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 ROV

Does L13 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 ROV is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 ROV?
The MOT on L13 ROV is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 ROV done?
L13 ROV was recorded at 141,669 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,310 miles a year.
Has L13 ROV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 ROV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L13 ROV 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 ROV find?
L13 ROV passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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