Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L15 BPHMOT history
L15 BPH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 114,525 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,834 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 BPH
- 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
- 29 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 BPH was last recorded at 114,525 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,525 miles · 15 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,525 miles
- 2024 – 112,798 miles
- 2023 – 111,011 miles
- 2022 – 109,053 miles
- 2021 – 106,840 miles
- 2020 – 103,901 miles
- 2019 – 99,813 miles
- 2018 – 96,197 miles
- 2017 – 93,868 miles
- 2016 – 90,864 miles
- 2015 – 87,554 miles
- 2014 – 83,853 miles
- 2013 – 78,353 miles
- 2012 – 73,586 miles
- 2010 – 59,727 miles
- 2008 – 29,301 miles
- 2007 – 22,381 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,525 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front sphere weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Both front swivels/hubs leaking grease?
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on axle end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on chassis end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on axle end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on chassis end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,525 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 114,525 miles
- Test number
- 786631369443
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sphere weeping
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,525 miles (+1,727)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,525 miles
- Test number
- 268975596331
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.98 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn sphere (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sphere weeping
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sphere weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,798 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 112,798 miles
- Test number
- 199060498480
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 111,011 miles
- Test number
- 133029649027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,010 miles (+1,957)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,010 miles
- Test number
- 639387050179
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass109,053 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 109,053 miles
- Test number
- 759659118250
- AdvisoryNearside Front sphere seeping oil
Pass106,840 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 106,840 miles
- Test number
- 819745191582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,839 miles (+2,938)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,839 miles
- Test number
- 543580567854
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass103,901 miles (+4,088)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 103,901 miles
- Test number
- 308769842656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,813 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 99,813 miles
- Test number
- 968899598924
- AdvisoryBoth front swivels/hubs leaking grease?
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,809 miles (+3,612)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,809 miles
- Test number
- 598774804765
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivels/hubs leaking grease?
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,197 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 96,197 miles
- Test number
- 556808476106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,196 miles (+2,328)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,196 miles
- Test number
- 553301310375
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing large leak greese (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass93,868 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 93,868 miles
- Test number
- 536548132780
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass90,864 miles (+3,310)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 90,864 miles
- Test number
- 316855962579
- AdvisorySlight scagging to nearside seat belt webbing.
Pass87,554 miles (+3,701)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 87,554 miles
- Test number
- 197288815166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,853 miles (+5,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 83,853 miles
- Test number
- 267968114471
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,353 miles (+4,767)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 78,353 miles
- Test number
- 965796913120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,586 miles (+3,738)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 73,586 miles
- Test number
- 495857262109
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail69,848 miles (+10,121)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,848 miles
- Test number
- 149725102052
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass59,727 miles (+13,513)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 59,727 miles
- Test number
- 940924150301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 46,214 miles
- Test number
- 320027200062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,214 miles (+16,913)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,214 miles
- Test number
- 680657700054
- FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Pass29,301 miles (+3,613)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 29,301 miles
- Test number
- 444477848394
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass25,688 miles (+3,307)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 25,688 miles
- Test number
- 943671618018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 22,381 miles
- Test number
- 510484407041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 BPH
- Does L15 BPH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 BPH is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 BPH?
- The MOT on L15 BPH is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 BPH done?
- L15 BPH was recorded at 114,525 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,834 miles a year.
- Has L15 BPH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 BPH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 BPH 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 L15 BPH find?
- L15 BPH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front sphere weeping; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.
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