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Land Rover Defender

Green and White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L20 CSCMOT history

L20 CSC is a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L20 CSC 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 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,570 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 CSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 CSC was last recorded at 142,570 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2019: 134,578 miles, lower than 155,521 miles on 18 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,984 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,586 miles
Average per year
2,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,570 miles
  • 2024 – 138,984 miles
  • 2023 – 137,676 miles
  • 2022 – 137,079 miles
  • 2021 – 136,111 miles
  • 2020 – 135,530 miles
  • 2019 – 134,578 miles
  • 2018 – 155,521 miles
  • 2017 – 152,679 miles
  • 2016 – 149,893 miles
  • 2015 – 147,761 miles
  • 2014 – 145,277 miles
  • 2013 – 139,105 miles
  • 2012 – 131,773 miles
  • 2011 – 126,679 miles
  • 2010 – 120,701 miles
  • 2008 – 100,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,570 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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.

  • All tyres age cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s rear discs corroded on inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,570 miles (+3,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,570 miles
    Test number
    287963803772
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,984 miles (+1,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,984 miles
    Test number
    686724607981
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,676 miles (+597)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,676 miles
    Test number
    998660361507
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass137,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,079 miles
    Test number
    687067322894
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner discs corroding

  5. Fail137,062 miles (+951)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,062 miles
    Test number
    491218792922
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle play in swivel large sphere joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre above chassis where marked (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner discs corroding

  6. Pass136,111 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,111 miles
    Test number
    561726836932
    • AdvisoryAll tyres age cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s rear discs corroded on inside edges

  7. Fail136,094 miles (+564)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,094 miles
    Test number
    688403152359
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres age cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s rear discs corroded on inside edges

  8. Pass135,530 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,530 miles
    Test number
    517549840537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,578 miles (-20,943)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,578 miles
    Test number
    224736633640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,521 miles
    Test number
    829269834209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,521 miles (+2,842)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,521 miles
    Test number
    274732043600
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested contaminated in oil (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass152,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    152,679 miles
    Test number
    365492444494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,673 miles (+2,780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,673 miles
    Test number
    279239275628
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass149,893 miles (+2,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,893 miles
    Test number
    764073549209
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slightly worn bush

  15. Pass147,761 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    147,761 miles
    Test number
    407683315236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass145,277 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    145,277 miles
    Test number
    459064744287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    335652613484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,105 miles (+7,332)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    409761913282
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass131,773 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    131,773 miles
    Test number
    368283942270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail131,773 miles (+509)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,773 miles
    Test number
    677393642227
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass131,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    131,264 miles
    Test number
    166060722006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail131,264 miles (+4,585)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,264 miles
    Test number
    189268112439
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass126,679 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    126,679 miles
    Test number
    148641421010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail126,672 miles (+5,971)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,672 miles
    Test number
    905789511012
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass120,701 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    120,701 miles
    Test number
    273037220046
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail120,601 miles (+20,225)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,601 miles
    Test number
    122912920073
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass100,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    100,376 miles
    Test number
    283604018480
    • NoteRear propshaft universal joint worn

  28. Fail100,376 miles (+45)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,376 miles
    Test number
    334964218198
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear propshaft universal joint worn

  29. Fail100,331 miles7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,331 miles
    Test number
    640083098064
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear body has slight damage
    • NoteRear propshaft universal joint worn

Questions about L20 CSC

Does L20 CSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 CSC is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 CSC?
The MOT on L20 CSC is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 CSC done?
L20 CSC was recorded at 142,570 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,391 miles a year.
Has L20 CSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 CSC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L20 CSC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 CSC find?
L20 CSC passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm.

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