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Land Rover Defender

Yellow · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L13 TMWMOT history

L13 TMW is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

L13 TMW yellow Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
134,859 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 TMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 TMW was last recorded at 134,859 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 7,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,578 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,281 miles
Average per year
5,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,859 miles
  • 2023 – 127,578 miles
  • 2022 – 121,800 miles
  • 2021 – 115,419 miles
  • 2020 – 110,327 miles
  • 2019 – 102,778 miles
  • 2018 – 96,111 miles
  • 2017 – 90,038 miles
  • 2016 – 85,088 miles
  • 2015 – 80,405 miles
  • 2014 – 74,425 miles
  • 2013 – 66,904 miles
  • 2012 – 59,782 miles
  • 2011 – 52,682 miles
  • 2010 – 45,087 miles
  • 2009 – 43,155 miles
  • 2008 – 36,967 miles
  • 2007 – 33,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,859 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,859 miles (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,859 miles
    Test number
    274345417339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,578 miles (+5,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,578 miles
    Test number
    153176712049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass121,800 miles (+6,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,800 miles
    Test number
    845107497799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,419 miles (+5,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    535333894579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,327 miles (+7,549)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,327 miles
    Test number
    916677433404
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass102,778 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,778 miles
    Test number
    322408468618
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail102,778 miles (+6,667)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,778 miles
    Test number
    108624882126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,111 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,111 miles
    Test number
    307368153088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,038 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,038 miles
    Test number
    806387539784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,088 miles (+4,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,088 miles
    Test number
    804264509949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail80,405 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    669045005056
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass80,405 miles (+5,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    879015305026
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass74,425 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    799049704041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,904 miles (+7,122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    638145803015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,782 miles (+7,100)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,782 miles
    Test number
    839983502030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,682 miles (+7,595)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,682 miles
    Test number
    137584201412
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass45,087 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,087 miles
    Test number
    662696900000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,155 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,155 miles
    Test number
    212172109021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,967 miles (+3,479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,967 miles
    Test number
    163949208457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass33,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,488 miles
    Test number
    220928307047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,488 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,488 miles
    Test number
    590008607041
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L13 TMW

Does L13 TMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 TMW expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 TMW?
The MOT on L13 TMW expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 TMW done?
L13 TMW was recorded at 134,859 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 5,955 miles a year.
Has L13 TMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 TMW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on L13 TMW 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 TMW find?
L13 TMW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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