Land Rover Defender
Purple · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L1 HBDMOT history
L1 HBD is a purple diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 291,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 291,033 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 HBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 HBD was last recorded at 291,033 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 291,029 miles · 24 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 291,033 miles
- 2025 – 286,446 miles
- 2024 – 284,986 miles
- 2023 – 280,548 miles
- 2022 – 275,032 miles
- 2021 – 271,221 miles
- 2017 – 271,195 miles
- 2016 – 267,509 miles
- 2015 – 262,333 miles
- 2014 – 257,923 miles
- 2013 – 253,731 miles
- 2012 – 247,848 miles
- 2011 – 246,125 miles
- 2010 – 243,474 miles
- 2009 – 240,960 miles
- 2008 – 236,133 miles
- 2007 – 234,247 miles
- 2006 – 224,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass291,033 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear diff dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass291,033 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 291,033 miles
- Test number
- 730777778515
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff damp
Fail291,029 miles (+4,583)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 291,029 miles
- Test number
- 759698472050
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff damp
Pass286,446 miles (+1,460)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 286,446 miles
- Test number
- 269291353242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass284,986 miles (+4,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 284,986 miles
- Test number
- 697913282135
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass280,548 miles (+5,516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 280,548 miles
- Test number
- 650849704700
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass275,032 miles (+3,811)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 275,032 miles
- Test number
- 208824284017
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass271,221 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 271,221 miles
- Test number
- 848160039485
- AdvisoryOffside Rear body fixing fractured but not seriously weakened
Fail271,195 miles (+3,686)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,195 miles
- Test number
- 370630171116
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering very bad (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (bodymount) (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings not attached (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted floor corroded (3.6.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryChassis heavily undersealed
Pass267,509 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 267,509 miles
- Test number
- 515568856128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass262,333 miles (+4,410)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 262,333 miles
- Test number
- 139793665423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass257,923 miles (+4,192)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 257,923 miles
- Test number
- 227695534070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass253,731 miles (+5,883)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 253,731 miles
- Test number
- 138404143082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front hub seal leaking
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
Pass247,848 miles (+1,723)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 247,848 miles
- Test number
- 229694642008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass246,125 miles (+2,651)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 246,125 miles
- Test number
- 605330441053
- NoteExhaust system in poor condition.
Pass243,474 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 243,474 miles
- Test number
- 810149430033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass240,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 240,960 miles
- Test number
- 630665049023
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 701606819048
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass236,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 236,133 miles
- Test number
- 214520118039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail236,133 miles (+1,886)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,133 miles
- Test number
- 861050418009
- FailureFront Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass234,247 miles (+9,945)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 234,247 miles
- Test number
- 221050637486
- NoteHeadlamps beam pattern poor due to incorrect headlamps fitted
- NoteN/s/f brake back plate rubbing on disc
Pass224,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2007
- Odometer
- 224,302 miles
- Test number
- 212815836402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 HBD
- Does L1 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 HBD is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 HBD?
- The MOT on L1 HBD is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 HBD done?
- L1 HBD was recorded at 291,033 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,364 miles a year.
- Has L1 HBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 HBD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 HBD 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 L1 HBD find?
- L1 HBD passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear diff damp.
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