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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L15 LROMOT history

L15 LRO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L15 LRO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,309 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
2 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LRO was last recorded at 89,309 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2025: 87,293 miles, lower than 136,814 miles on 13 Jul 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,293 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,016 miles
Average per year
601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,309 miles
  • 2025 – 87,293 miles
  • 2024 – 136,814 miles
  • 2023 – 133,494 miles
  • 2022 – 129,386 miles
  • 2021 – 126,381 miles
  • 2019 – 120,042 miles
  • 2018 – 114,587 miles
  • 2017 – 105,750 miles
  • 2016 – 100,747 miles
  • 2015 – 93,381 miles
  • 2014 – 88,570 miles
  • 2013 – 84,046 miles
  • 2012 – 80,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,309 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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • No rear seats time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,309 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,309 miles
    Test number
    375362732248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,293 miles (-49,521)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    525885651838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,814 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,814 miles
    Test number
    556667113408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,494 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,494 miles
    Test number
    118127340393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,386 miles (+3,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,386 miles
    Test number
    544959965147
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody, undersealed
  6. Pass126,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,381 miles
    Test number
    717865267535
    • AdvisoryUnder body, under sealed
  7. Pass124,716 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,716 km
    Test number
    954309128586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,042 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,042 miles
    Test number
    271659051646
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats time of test
  9. Fail120,038 miles (+5,451)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,038 miles
    Test number
    793034127051
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats time of test
  10. Pass114,587 miles (+8,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,587 miles
    Test number
    796489324493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,750 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    178866408307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,747 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,747 miles
    Test number
    317178343285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,381 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    527384685121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,570 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    857808894164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,046 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,046 miles
    Test number
    135076933171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,912 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    398565192136
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass80,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    488485592124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L15 LRO

Does L15 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LRO is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 LRO?
The MOT on L15 LRO is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 LRO done?
L15 LRO was recorded at 89,309 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 601 miles a year.
Has L15 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LRO has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L15 LRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 LRO find?
L15 LRO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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