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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

L1 SLNMOT history

L1 SLN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 42,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L1 SLN blue 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,945 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 SLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 SLN was last recorded at 42,945 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,941 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,945 miles
  • 2025 – 40,850 miles
  • 2024 – 38,166 miles
  • 2023 – 35,950 miles
  • 2022 – 33,489 miles
  • 2021 – 30,693 miles
  • 2020 – 27,940 miles
  • 2019 – 25,038 miles
  • 2017 – 18,122 miles
  • 2016 – 13,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,945 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front drivers seat pad worn/damaged .metal showing through

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,945 miles (+4)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,945 miles
    Test number
    750147418113
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail42,941 miles (+2,091)5 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,941 miles
    Test number
    394718282394
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass40,850 miles (+2,684)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,850 miles
    Test number
    682308782129
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass38,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    38,166 miles
    Test number
    478433522499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat pad worn/damaged .metal showing through
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail38,166 miles (+2,216)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,166 miles
    Test number
    991698936301
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat pad worn/damaged .metal showing through
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass35,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    35,950 miles
    Test number
    996355204685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail35,947 miles (+2,458)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,947 miles
    Test number
    612538364190
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass33,489 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    33,489 miles
    Test number
    249589400157
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail33,485 miles (+2,792)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    150829233278
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass30,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    949662963538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail30,693 miles (+2,753)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    512079987480
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass27,940 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    27,940 miles
    Test number
    582275017267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,038 miles
    Test number
    780635618941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,038 miles (+6,916)5 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,038 miles
    Test number
    409425581932
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected draglink (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass18,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,122 miles
    Test number
    863663374262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,121 miles (+4,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,121 miles
    Test number
    267533777191
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass13,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,615 miles
    Test number
    577752512249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 SLN

Does L1 SLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 SLN is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 SLN?
The MOT on L1 SLN is valid until 12 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 SLN done?
L1 SLN was recorded at 42,945 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has L1 SLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 SLN has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 SLN 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 SLN find?
L1 SLN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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