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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L18 NOYMOT history

L18 NOY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L18 NOY blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
162,124 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NOY was last recorded at 162,124 miles on 6 May 2026, 571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2025: 161,553 miles, lower than 218,588 miles on 9 Dec 2022.

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
161,553 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
571 miles
Average per year
194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,124 miles
  • 2025 – 161,553 miles
  • 2022 – 218,588 miles
  • 2021 – 218,463 miles
  • 2020 – 217,729 miles
  • 2019 – 217,520 miles
  • 2018 – 217,133 miles
  • 2017 – 216,455 miles
  • 2016 – 199,008 miles
  • 2008 – 173,672 miles
  • 2007 – 166,083 miles
  • 2006 – 158,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been welded

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.

  • All direction indicators not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Registration plate missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,124 miles
    Test number
    860783521695
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been welded

  2. Fail162,124 miles (+571)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,124 miles
    Test number
    797233856709
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been welded

  3. Pass161,553 miles (-57,035)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    161,553 miles
    Test number
    943391567001
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass218,588 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    218,588 miles
    Test number
    961428794749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass218,463 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    218,463 miles
    Test number
    285417547643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass217,729 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    217,729 miles
    Test number
    887442336795
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail217,729 miles (+209)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,729 miles
    Test number
    212225974967
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass217,520 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    217,520 miles
    Test number
    811004225566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass217,133 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    217,133 miles
    Test number
    605145073478
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  10. Fail217,131 miles (+676)1 dangerous13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,131 miles
    Test number
    520408710281
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rock slider (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rock slider (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  11. Pass216,455 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    216,455 miles
    Test number
    188957797852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail216,422 miles (+17,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,422 miles
    Test number
    189224381237
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass199,008 miles (+25,336)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    199,008 miles
    Test number
    563886539070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass173,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    173,672 miles
    Test number
    340990298413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail173,672 miles (+7,589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,672 miles
    Test number
    363429088421
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass166,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    166,083 miles
    Test number
    464304987287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail166,083 miles (+7,771)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,083 miles
    Test number
    962454387264
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass158,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    158,312 miles
    Test number
    262692666289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,312 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,312 miles
    Test number
    762552866218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L18 NOY

Does L18 NOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NOY is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NOY?
The MOT on L18 NOY is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NOY done?
L18 NOY was recorded at 162,124 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 194 miles a year.
Has L18 NOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NOY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 NOY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 NOY find?
L18 NOY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all; vehicle has been welded.

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