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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L20 CVNMOT history

L20 CVN is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L20 CVN grey 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,809 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 CVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 CVN was last recorded at 148,809 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,348 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
461 miles
Average per year
4,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,809 miles
  • 2024 – 148,348 miles
  • 2023 – 147,460 miles
  • 2022 – 145,810 miles
  • 2021 – 145,058 miles
  • 2019 – 143,173 miles
  • 2017 – 135,037 miles
  • 2016 – 129,804 miles
  • 2015 – 123,723 miles
  • 2014 – 119,246 miles
  • 2013 – 117,415 miles
  • 2012 – 109,915 miles
  • 2011 – 100,709 miles
  • 2010 – 90,569 miles
  • 2009 – 83,116 miles
  • 2008 – 81,519 miles
  • 2007 – 67,196 miles
  • 2006 – 57,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,809 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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,809 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,809 miles
    Test number
    644622835484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,348 miles (+888)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,348 miles
    Test number
    457966082065
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Swivel hub seal weeping (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,460 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,460 miles
    Test number
    337790561535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,810 miles (+752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,810 miles
    Test number
    804821598780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOCX OR ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,058 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,058 miles
    Test number
    412176465578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,173 miles (+8,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,173 miles
    Test number
    201442649088
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass135,037 miles (+5,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,037 miles
    Test number
    827924061924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear cross member

  8. Pass129,804 miles (+6,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,804 miles
    Test number
    137147168268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass123,723 miles (+4,477)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,723 miles
    Test number
    127185055161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing

  10. Pass119,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,246 miles
    Test number
    287133144120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail119,246 miles (+1,831)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,246 miles
    Test number
    548922144135
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass117,415 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,415 miles
    Test number
    118085133116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,915 miles (+9,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,915 miles
    Test number
    877443952133
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass100,709 miles (+10,140)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,709 miles
    Test number
    595354351156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,569 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,569 miles
    Test number
    174803250181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,116 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,116 miles
    Test number
    280246409405
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail83,115 miles (+1,596)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,115 miles
    Test number
    942655009147
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass81,519 miles (+14,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    932241528107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,196 miles (+10,046)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    850031927104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    463414556097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 CVN

Does L20 CVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 CVN is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 CVN?
The MOT on L20 CVN is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 CVN done?
L20 CVN was recorded at 148,809 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
Has L20 CVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 CVN has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2014.
Has the mileage on L20 CVN 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 L20 CVN find?
L20 CVN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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