Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
L1 FOCMOT history
L1 FOC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,733 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 169,733 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 FOC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 FOC was last recorded at 169,733 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Apr 2017: 36,970 miles, lower than 85,541 miles on 12 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 161,401 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,332 miles
- Average per year
- 6,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,733 miles
- 2025 – 161,401 miles
- 2024 – 153,189 miles
- 2023 – 144,199 miles
- 2022 – 139,357 miles
- 2021 – 131,329 miles
- 2020 – 125,211 miles
- 2019 – 116,942 miles
- 2018 – 109,565 miles
- 2017 – 36,970 miles
- 2016 – 85,541 miles
- 2015 – 78,746 miles
- 2014 – 73,002 miles
- 2013 – 68,232 miles
- 2012 – 62,889 miles
- 2011 – 59,358 miles
- 2010 – 58,312 miles
- 2009 – 54,880 miles
- 2008 – 46,812 miles
- 2007 – 36,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,733 miles
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,733 miles (+8,332)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 169,733 miles
- Test number
- 986986889232
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,401 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 161,401 miles
- Test number
- 682437152372
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,396 miles (+8,207)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,396 miles
- Test number
- 310762901205
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,189 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 153,189 miles
- Test number
- 741911955734
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,181 miles (+8,982)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,181 miles
- Test number
- 945280759500
- MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,199 miles (+4,842)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 144,199 miles
- Test number
- 481617642885
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,357 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 139,357 miles
- Test number
- 528389103900
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,357 miles (+8,028)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,357 miles
- Test number
- 717762250755
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,329 miles (+6,118)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 131,329 miles
- Test number
- 368667693042
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering ball joint from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer diff seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,211 miles (+8,269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 125,211 miles
- Test number
- 995514804030
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,942 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 116,942 miles
- Test number
- 968654505871
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing unevenly
Fail116,939 miles (+7,374)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,939 miles
- Test number
- 848545313928
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,565 miles (+72,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 109,565 miles
- Test number
- 554346534869
- AdvisoryCentral Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass36,970 miles (-48,571)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 36,970 miles
- Test number
- 249568920478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,541 miles (+6,795)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 85,541 miles
- Test number
- 286701688248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,746 miles (+5,744)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 78,746 miles
- Test number
- 157338875083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,002 miles (+4,770)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 73,002 miles
- Test number
- 697646384018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,232 miles (+5,343)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,232 miles
- Test number
- 528542303109
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass62,889 miles (+3,531)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 62,889 miles
- Test number
- 167417862022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,358 miles (+1,046)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,358 miles
- Test number
- 479160091072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,312 miles (+3,432)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 58,312 miles
- Test number
- 193192580060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,880 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 54,880 miles
- Test number
- 360573489067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,862 miles (+8,050)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,862 miles
- Test number
- 874289979043
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass46,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 46,812 miles
- Test number
- 890168568052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,804 miles (+10,402)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,804 miles
- Test number
- 454798068094
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass36,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 36,402 miles
- Test number
- 993527647002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 FOC
- Does L1 FOC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 FOC is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 FOC?
- The MOT on L1 FOC is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 FOC done?
- L1 FOC was recorded at 169,733 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,796 miles a year.
- Has L1 FOC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 FOC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L1 FOC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L1 FOC find?
- L1 FOC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front oil leak, but not excessive diff, and 1 more.
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