Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc
L1 MHCMOT history
L1 MHC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 86,898 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 86,898 km
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,669 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 MHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 MHC was last recorded at 86,898 km on 26 May 2026, 14,836 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 72,062 km · 26 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 14,836 km
- Average per year
- 5,669 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,898 km
- 2023 – 72,062 km
- 2021 – 55,727 km
- 2020 – 53,914 km
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
9 tests since 31 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,898 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 86,898 km
- Test number
- 821897303179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,754 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 83,754 miles
- Test number
- 625339449403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,754 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,754 miles
- Test number
- 754188438954
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass72,062 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 72,062 km
- Test number
- 402906495618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,630 miles (+7,215)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,630 miles
- Test number
- 862996284859
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,415 miles (+8,206)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 64,415 miles
- Test number
- 640653792433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,209 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 56,209 miles
- Test number
- 208715427596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,727 km (+1,813)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 55,727 km
- Test number
- 953350511330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass53,914 km1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 53,914 km
- Test number
- 121366268951
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Rear A frame ball joint gaitor slightly deteriorated
Questions about L1 MHC
- Does L1 MHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 MHC is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 MHC?
- The MOT on L1 MHC is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 MHC done?
- L1 MHC was recorded at 86,898 km at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,669 km a year.
- Has L1 MHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 MHC has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L1 MHC 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 MHC find?
- L1 MHC passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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