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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L15 NPPMOT history

L15 NPP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L15 NPP grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,987 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 NPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 NPP was last recorded at 96,987 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,349 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,638 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,987 miles
  • 2025 – 94,349 miles
  • 2024 – 91,106 miles
  • 2023 – 87,521 miles
  • 2022 – 84,379 miles
  • 2021 – 81,715 miles
  • 2020 – 78,064 miles
  • 2019 – 74,352 miles
  • 2018 – 72,875 miles
  • 2017 – 71,001 miles
  • 2016 – 66,839 miles
  • 2015 – 65,339 miles
  • 2014 – 61,357 miles
  • 2013 – 56,473 miles
  • 2011 – 50,244 miles
  • 2010 – 40,955 miles
  • 2009 – 38,756 miles
  • 2008 – 35,479 miles
  • 2007 – 32,591 miles
  • 2006 – 29,513 miles
  • 2005 – 26,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,987 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 hub seals slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Slight leak on both front hub seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,987 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,987 miles
    Test number
    735894701703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,349 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,349 miles
    Test number
    315772787830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,106 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    204775152027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,521 miles (+3,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    895416061969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,379 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    171056349983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,715 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    912285170016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,064 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,064 miles
    Test number
    948063142407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,352 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    915335273600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,875 miles (+1,874)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    665989773998
    • MinorNearside Front Horn control insecure button spring worn (7.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper fuel filter mount slightly deteriorated and loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass71,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    653528587708
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail71,001 miles (+4,162)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    680631684154
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis trailing arm mount 2 x patches (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass66,839 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    886523164320
    • AdvisorySlight leak on both front hub seals

  13. Fail66,823 miles (+1,484)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,823 miles
    Test number
    483551697996
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight leak on both front hub seals

  14. Pass65,339 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,339 miles
    Test number
    225543935455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,330 miles (+3,973)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,330 miles
    Test number
    556148515190
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass61,357 miles (+4,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    365474364042
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass56,473 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,473 miles
    Test number
    119101953464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,457 miles (+6,213)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,457 miles
    Test number
    138624943444
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass50,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,244 miles
    Test number
    987264101312
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail50,244 miles (+9,289)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,244 miles
    Test number
    408574301309
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    390070250419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,955 miles (+2,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    841020850268
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  23. Pass38,756 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    493066119483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    314592208350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  25. Fail35,479 miles (+2,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    434412108300
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

  26. Pass32,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,591 miles
    Test number
    643339797203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail32,591 miles (+3,078)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,591 miles
    Test number
    431299797247
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass29,513 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,513 miles
    Test number
    552626006332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass26,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    502577105329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  30. Fail26,684 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    774637105376
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about L15 NPP

Does L15 NPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 NPP is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 NPP?
The MOT on L15 NPP is valid until 4 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 NPP done?
L15 NPP was recorded at 96,987 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has L15 NPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 NPP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L15 NPP 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 NPP find?
L15 NPP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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