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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L18 RMAMOT history

L18 RMA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 215,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L18 RMA green 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
215,931 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RMA
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
15 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RMA was last recorded at 215,931 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,931 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,931 miles
  • 2025 – 211,236 miles
  • 2024 – 203,978 miles
  • 2023 – 200,275 miles
  • 2022 – 196,210 miles
  • 2021 – 192,383 miles
  • 2019 – 185,394 miles
  • 2018 – 180,763 miles
  • 2017 – 176,010 miles
  • 2016 – 172,935 miles
  • 2015 – 163,649 miles
  • 2014 – 150,673 miles
  • 2013 – 142,134 miles
  • 2012 – 136,180 miles
  • 2011 – 130,744 miles
  • 2010 – 124,899 miles
  • 2009 – 124,179 miles
  • 2007 – 123,104 miles
  • 2006 – 122,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,931 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Oil leak on rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,931 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    215,931 miles
    Test number
    164382731096
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail215,931 miles (+4,695)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,931 miles
    Test number
    879691309673
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass211,236 miles (+7,258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    211,236 miles
    Test number
    784609004226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass203,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    203,978 miles
    Test number
    517581622614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail203,978 miles (+3,703)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,978 miles
    Test number
    375731793915
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass200,275 miles (+4,065)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    200,275 miles
    Test number
    837849107625
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass196,210 miles (+3,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    196,210 miles
    Test number
    819343134671
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass192,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,383 miles
    Test number
    844650640832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail192,383 miles (+6,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,383 miles
    Test number
    579816019242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass185,394 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,394 miles
    Test number
    934317302910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass180,763 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    180,763 miles
    Test number
    501390830744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail180,734 miles (+4,724)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,734 miles
    Test number
    865580940654
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  13. Pass176,010 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    176,010 miles
    Test number
    334276527638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass172,935 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    172,935 miles
    Test number
    954641648029
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear diff

  15. Fail172,932 miles (+9,283)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,932 miles
    Test number
    463132650888
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear diff

  16. Pass163,649 miles (+12,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    163,649 miles
    Test number
    169082015105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,673 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    150,673 miles
    Test number
    989975514117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,393 miles (+7,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    149,393 miles
    Test number
    276806084056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass142,134 miles (+5,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,134 miles
    Test number
    318467873034
    • NoteVehicle is fitted with HID lights which are not road legal

  20. Pass136,180 miles (+5,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,180 miles
    Test number
    168256372002
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass130,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    130,744 miles
    Test number
    186544881478
    • NoteRear Diff pinion oil seal leaking

  22. Fail130,744 miles (+5,845)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,744 miles
    Test number
    846504681068
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • NoteRear Diff pinion oil seal leaking

  23. Pass124,899 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    124,899 miles
    Test number
    774350720063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail124,888 miles (+709)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,888 miles
    Test number
    310409410031
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass124,179 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    124,179 miles
    Test number
    101360139086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass123,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    123,104 miles
    Test number
    354863947290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail123,104 miles (+564)16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,104 miles
    Test number
    592664417226
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass122,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    122,540 miles
    Test number
    240834926152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail122,540 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,540 miles
    Test number
    270823026125
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L18 RMA

Does L18 RMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RMA is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 RMA?
The MOT on L18 RMA is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 RMA done?
L18 RMA was recorded at 215,931 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,644 miles a year.
Has L18 RMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RMA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 RMA 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 L18 RMA find?
L18 RMA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust system rusty; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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