Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L15 MWPMOT history
L15 MWP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,559 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 111,559 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,186 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 MWP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 MWP was last recorded at 111,559 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,808 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,751 miles
- Average per year
- 4,186 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,559 miles
- 2025 – 109,808 miles
- 2024 – 107,805 miles
- 2023 – 106,585 miles
- 2022 – 104,526 miles
- 2021 – 100,979 miles
- 2020 – 98,543 miles
- 2019 – 94,776 miles
- 2018 – 91,009 miles
- 2017 – 86,377 miles
- 2016 – 82,612 miles
- 2015 – 79,204 miles
- 2014 – 75,127 miles
- 2013 – 70,439 miles
- 2012 – 63,804 miles
- 2011 – 57,121 miles
- 2010 – 51,688 miles
- 2009 – 45,409 miles
- 2007 – 37,372 miles
- 2006 – 28,346 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,559 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Chassis corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear chassis corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front bumper corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,559 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 111,559 miles
- Test number
- 284782349113
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail111,551 miles (+1,743)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,551 miles
- Test number
- 488579494891
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass109,808 miles (+2,003)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 109,808 miles
- Test number
- 204158870481
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis corroding
Pass107,805 miles (+1,220)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 107,805 miles
- Test number
- 923262986498
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroding
Pass106,585 miles (+2,059)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 106,585 miles
- Test number
- 808794025216
- AdvisoryFront bumper corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroding
Pass104,526 miles (+3,547)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 104,526 miles
- Test number
- 661839946194
- AdvisoryFront bumper corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroding
- AdvisoryChassis corroding
Pass100,979 miles (+2,436)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 100,979 miles
- Test number
- 118305819543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,543 miles (+3,767)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,543 miles
- Test number
- 395188150668
- MinorEntrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition both front (9.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,776 miles (+8)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 94,776 miles
- Test number
- 294198727003
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail94,768 miles (+3,759)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,768 miles
- Test number
- 829650594451
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn c spanner to axle front & back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn c spanner to axle front & back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass91,009 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 91,009 miles
- Test number
- 893109215189
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded but not considered excessive
Fail91,003 miles (+4,626)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,003 miles
- Test number
- 174632581643
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded but not considered excessive
Pass86,377 miles (+3,765)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 86,377 miles
- Test number
- 406774960809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,612 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 82,612 miles
- Test number
- 152356905451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail82,591 miles (+3,387)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,591 miles
- Test number
- 426003113055
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass79,204 miles (+6)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 79,204 miles
- Test number
- 306916015078
- NoteOffside seat belt stalk cover broken
- NoteSlight play offside steering damper bush
Fail79,198 miles (+4,071)8 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,198 miles
- Test number
- 238333915005
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOffside seat belt stalk cover broken
- NoteSlight play offside steering damper bush
Pass75,127 miles (+4,688)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 75,127 miles
- Test number
- 477809204041
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteNearside wiper blade split on end
- NoteOuter cover missing on offside seat belt stalk.
Pass70,439 miles (+6,635)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 70,439 miles
- Test number
- 987141613073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,804 miles (+6,683)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 63,804 miles
- Test number
- 219144802036
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass57,121 miles (+5,433)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 57,121 miles
- Test number
- 265632221072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,688 miles (+6,279)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 51,688 miles
- Test number
- 880541620064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,409 miles (+8,037)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 45,409 miles
- Test number
- 731759419002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,372 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 37,372 miles
- Test number
- 904902537210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,278 miles (+8,932)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 37,278 miles
- Test number
- 731673607101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 28,346 miles
- Test number
- 271442456036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,346 miles (+215)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,346 miles
- Test number
- 562832356062
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Fail28,131 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,131 miles
- Test number
- 574285646058
- FailureCentre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L15 MWP
- Does L15 MWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 MWP is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 MWP?
- The MOT on L15 MWP is valid until 21 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 MWP done?
- L15 MWP was recorded at 111,559 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,186 miles a year.
- Has L15 MWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 MWP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 MWP 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 MWP find?
- L15 MWP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.
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