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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L1 HKFMOT history

L1 HKF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L1 HKF 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 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,058 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 HKF
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
13 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 HKF was last recorded at 114,058 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,173 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
885 miles
Average per year
4,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,058 miles
  • 2025 – 113,173 miles
  • 2024 – 111,315 miles
  • 2022 – 111,270 miles
  • 2019 – 109,872 miles
  • 2018 – 107,979 miles
  • 2017 – 102,671 miles
  • 2016 – 100,830 miles
  • 2014 – 98,324 miles
  • 2013 – 89,243 miles
  • 2012 – 80,577 miles
  • 2011 – 72,787 miles
  • 2010 – 60,547 miles
  • 2009 – 50,225 miles
  • 2008 – 39,773 miles
  • 2007 – 34,020 miles
  • 2006 – 29,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,058 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear/transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff main seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,058 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    317758619218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,173 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,173 miles
    Test number
    690741478837
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Gear/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,172 miles (+1,857)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,172 miles
    Test number
    884859581891
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear most prop shaft UJ excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Gear/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front most rear prop shaft joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass111,315 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,315 miles
    Test number
    634397692102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,270 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,270 miles
    Test number
    872496628699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,872 miles (+1,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,872 miles
    Test number
    745916939621
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavly undersealed

  7. Pass107,979 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,979 miles
    Test number
    728249576143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,671 miles (+1,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,671 miles
    Test number
    540548570235
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint off steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear prop rear uj slight play

  9. Pass100,830 miles (+2,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    487941784145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play

  10. Pass98,324 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    408535844353
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail98,322 miles (+9,079)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    427804044308
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass89,243 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,243 miles
    Test number
    715554263268
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteOil leak from turbo area

  13. Fail89,238 miles (+8,661)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,238 miles
    Test number
    747766853270
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteOil leak from turbo area

  14. Pass80,577 miles (+264)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,577 miles
    Test number
    376730752455
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFront propshaft uj flange has exessive movement

  15. Fail80,313 miles (+7,526)12 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,313 miles
    Test number
    577526732246
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFront propshaft uj flange has exessive movement
    • NoteRear propshaft uj joint exessivly worn

  16. Pass72,787 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,787 miles
    Test number
    438503121201
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFoot brake efficiency low

  17. Fail72,787 miles (+12,240)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,787 miles
    Test number
    705422021230
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFoot brake efficiency low

  18. Pass60,547 miles (+10,322)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    381685540130
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Pass50,225 miles (+10,452)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,225 miles
    Test number
    751082889026
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking
    • NoteRear propshaft splines worn

  20. Pass39,773 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,773 miles
    Test number
    794234678024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,020 miles
    Test number
    384466347470
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail34,020 miles (+4,632)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,020 miles
    Test number
    433344437276
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureRear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass29,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,388 miles
    Test number
    951102326292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 HKF

Does L1 HKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 HKF is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 HKF?
The MOT on L1 HKF is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 HKF done?
L1 HKF was recorded at 114,058 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,346 miles a year.
Has L1 HKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 HKF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 HKF 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 HKF find?
L1 HKF passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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