Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L16 AHTMOT history
L16 AHT is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,077 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 155,077 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 AHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 14 Nov 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 AHT was last recorded at 155,077 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 9,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,068 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,009 miles
- Average per year
- 2,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,077 miles
- 2025 – 146,068 miles
- 2024 – 138,201 miles
- 2019 – 135,754 miles
- 2018 – 134,752 miles
- 2017 – 133,699 miles
- 2016 – 132,131 miles
- 2015 – 131,048 miles
- 2014 – 129,335 miles
- 2013 – 127,375 miles
- 2012 – 126,255 miles
- 2011 – 124,914 miles
- 2010 – 123,671 miles
- 2009 – 122,147 miles
- 2008 – 119,745 miles
- 2007 – 114,486 miles
- 2006 – 106,064 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,077 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
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.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Front hub leaking
Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2019
Oil leak
Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front back plate missing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Front backplate missing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,077 miles (+9,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 155,077 miles
- Test number
- 120814514688
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass146,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 146,068 miles
- Test number
- 411267997620
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail146,068 miles (+7,867)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,068 miles
- Test number
- 686588969346
- Repaired at testIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass138,201 miles (+2,447)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 138,201 miles
- Test number
- 611665020441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,754 miles (+40)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,754 miles
- Test number
- 383503258010
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front back plate missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail135,714 miles (+962)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,714 miles
- Test number
- 801972816248
- DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near gearbox mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front backplate corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front backplate missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass134,752 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 134,752 miles
- Test number
- 212371936473
- AdvisoryNearside Front back plate corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front back plate missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail134,745 miles (+1,046)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,745 miles
- Test number
- 999818676119
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside front and nearside rear back plates corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front back plate missing
Pass133,699 miles (+1,568)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 133,699 miles
- Test number
- 967801348916
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside rear and nearside front back plates corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front back plate missing
Pass132,131 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 132,131 miles
- Test number
- 109246478805
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front backplate missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail132,131 miles (+1,083)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,131 miles
- Test number
- 482205835890
- FailureFront Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outriggers (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front backplate missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass131,048 miles (+1,713)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 131,048 miles
- Test number
- 838807255000
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteNearside front hub seal leaking.
- NoteOffside front back plate missing.
- NoteOil leak
Pass129,335 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 129,335 miles
- Test number
- 515466864058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front hub seal leaking
- NoteOffside front back plate missing
Fail129,334 miles (+1,959)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,334 miles
- Test number
- 179645964454
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front hub seal leaking
- NoteOffside front back plate missing
Pass127,375 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 127,375 miles
- Test number
- 179559853424
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
Fail127,375 miles (+1,120)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,375 miles
- Test number
- 908549653036
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass126,255 miles (+1,341)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 126,255 miles
- Test number
- 775576962071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,914 miles (+1,243)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 124,914 miles
- Test number
- 657339551059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,671 miles (+1,524)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 123,671 miles
- Test number
- 641960370011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,147 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 122,147 miles
- Test number
- 994608069098
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail122,146 miles (+2,401)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,146 miles
- Test number
- 320602269060
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass119,745 miles (+5,259)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 119,745 miles
- Test number
- 733846228074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,486 miles (+8,422)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 114,486 miles
- Test number
- 593957247058
- NotePropshaft bolts loose
Pass106,064 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 106,064 miles
- Test number
- 383182356074
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L16 AHT
- Does L16 AHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 AHT is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 AHT?
- The MOT on L16 AHT is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 AHT done?
- L16 AHT was recorded at 155,077 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,459 miles a year.
- Has L16 AHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 AHT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 AHT 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 L16 AHT find?
- L16 AHT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside power steering component has slight seepage from a component box.
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