Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L20 ERAMOT history
L20 ERA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 187,415 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 187,415 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,117 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 ERA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 8 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 ERA was last recorded at 187,415 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 10,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,224 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,191 miles
- Average per year
- 8,117 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,415 miles
- 2025 – 177,224 miles
- 2024 – 168,215 miles
- 2023 – 157,792 miles
- 2022 – 148,613 miles
- 2021 – 140,159 miles
- 2020 – 132,163 miles
- 2019 – 131,200 miles
- 2018 – 126,683 miles
- 2017 – 121,367 miles
- 2016 – 114,158 miles
- 2015 – 107,598 miles
- 2014 – 102,597 miles
- 2013 – 97,842 miles
- 2012 – 92,428 miles
- 2011 – 87,054 miles
- 2010 – 71,247 miles
- 2009 – 55,604 miles
- 2008 – 37,718 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,415 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 187,415 miles
- Test number
- 883854314424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,412 miles (+10,188)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,412 miles
- Test number
- 124415464858
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass177,224 miles (+9,009)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 177,224 miles
- Test number
- 760260193819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass168,215 miles (+328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 168,215 miles
- Test number
- 276466916148
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail167,887 miles (+10,095)3 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,887 miles
- Test number
- 636078585156
- DangerousCentral Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached the whole rear crossmember is badly corroded and holed . Do not tow !! (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box holed (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper area (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres out of shape and badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass157,792 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 157,792 miles
- Test number
- 170978735706
- AdvisoryRear panel starting to corrode
Fail157,786 miles (+9,173)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,786 miles
- Test number
- 202832861183
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear panel starting to corrode
Pass148,613 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 148,613 miles
- Test number
- 769764209224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,610 miles (+8,451)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,610 miles
- Test number
- 926612917517
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub leaking
Pass140,159 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 140,159 miles
- Test number
- 948230495356
- AdvisoryREAR BUMPER / PANEL CORRODED AT N/S/R
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail140,158 miles (+7,995)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,158 miles
- Test number
- 683400193257
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryREAR BUMPER / PANEL CORRODED AT N/S/R
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 132,163 miles
- Test number
- 450558587182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,163 miles (+963)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,163 miles
- Test number
- 229679036495
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass131,200 miles (+4,517)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 131,200 miles
- Test number
- 777046104699
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle is slighty corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,683 miles (+17)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 126,683 miles
- Test number
- 487644026650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail126,666 miles (+5,299)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,666 miles
- Test number
- 897498650897
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,367 miles (+7,209)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 121,367 miles
- Test number
- 114430696796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,158 miles (+6,560)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 114,158 miles
- Test number
- 333157060457
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass107,598 miles (+5,001)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 107,598 miles
- Test number
- 167903895077
- NoteHigh level brake light not working
Pass102,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 102,597 miles
- Test number
- 749246304162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,597 miles (+4,755)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,597 miles
- Test number
- 518274804160
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass97,842 miles (+5,414)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 97,842 miles
- Test number
- 599754293045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,428 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 92,428 miles
- Test number
- 489533482015
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail92,428 miles (+5,374)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,428 miles
- Test number
- 746513682006
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass87,054 miles (+15,807)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 87,054 miles
- Test number
- 656177451015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,247 miles (+15,643)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 71,247 miles
- Test number
- 381559460069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,604 miles (+17,886)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 55,604 miles
- Test number
- 431320859018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 37,718 miles
- Test number
- 320044568088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 ERA
- Does L20 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ERA is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 ERA?
- The MOT on L20 ERA is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 ERA done?
- L20 ERA was recorded at 187,415 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 8,117 miles a year.
- Has L20 ERA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 ERA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L20 ERA 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 ERA find?
- L20 ERA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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