Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L20 LRVMOT history
L20 LRV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 197,039 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 197,039 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,763 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 LRV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 8 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 LRV was last recorded at 197,039 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 196,106 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 933 miles
- Average per year
- 2,763 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,039 miles
- 2024 – 196,106 miles
- 2023 – 195,483 miles
- 2022 – 193,561 miles
- 2021 – 190,363 miles
- 2020 – 188,227 miles
- 2019 – 185,656 miles
- 2018 – 183,598 miles
- 2017 – 180,035 miles
- 2016 – 174,743 miles
- 2015 – 169,569 miles
- 2014 – 166,701 miles
- 2013 – 163,570 miles
- 2012 – 159,429 miles
- 2011 – 155,777 miles
- 2010 – 150,791 miles
- 2009 – 147,093 miles
- 2008 – 143,703 miles
- 2007 – 143,147 miles
- 2006 – 142,109 miles
- 2005 – 141,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,039 miles
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
33 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,039 miles (+933)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 197,039 miles
- Test number
- 987405916980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,106 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 196,106 miles
- Test number
- 385316611000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,097 miles (+614)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,097 miles
- Test number
- 632852264103
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Swival joint seal (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Swival joint seal (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass195,483 miles (+1,922)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 195,483 miles
- Test number
- 661502080750
- AdvisoryFront swivels joints slight leak
Pass193,561 miles (+3,198)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 193,561 miles
- Test number
- 528538986930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,363 miles (+2,136)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 190,363 miles
- Test number
- 742468466388
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass188,227 miles (+2,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 188,227 miles
- Test number
- 961990565169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass185,656 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 185,656 miles
- Test number
- 741981862288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail185,655 miles (+2,057)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,655 miles
- Test number
- 203599086060
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass183,598 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 183,598 miles
- Test number
- 596184983638
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox/transfer box oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight steering box oil leak
Fail183,598 miles (+3,563)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,598 miles
- Test number
- 598132085768
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox/transfer box oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight steering box oil leak
Pass180,035 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 180,035 miles
- Test number
- 836633148226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering box
Fail180,035 miles (+5,292)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,035 miles
- Test number
- 272047103071
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering box
Pass174,743 miles (+108)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 174,743 miles
- Test number
- 439886618847
- AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
Fail174,635 miles (+5,066)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,635 miles
- Test number
- 123253904546
- FailureFront Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
Pass169,569 miles (+2,868)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 169,569 miles
- Test number
- 275771034626
- AdvisoryCentre Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass166,701 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 166,701 miles
- Test number
- 828968254235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail166,701 miles (+3,131)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,701 miles
- Test number
- 278075054244
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass163,570 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 163,570 miles
- Test number
- 505675773205
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/s/r bump stop missing
- NotePassenger mirror missing
Fail163,570 miles (+4,141)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,570 miles
- Test number
- 195728163204
- FailureCentre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/s/r bump stop missing
- NotePassenger mirror missing
Pass159,429 miles (+29)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 159,429 miles
- Test number
- 505338972211
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRearpropshaft uj worn
Fail159,400 miles (+3,623)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,400 miles
- Test number
- 277321872261
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRearpropshaft uj worn
Pass155,777 miles (+67)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 155,777 miles
- Test number
- 368082271410
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight leak from steering box
Fail155,710 miles (+4,919)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,710 miles
- Test number
- 187585161228
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight leak from steering box
Pass150,791 miles (+137)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 150,791 miles
- Test number
- 882937750225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDamage to o/s/f and n/s/f wings
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes
Fail150,654 miles (+3,561)9 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,654 miles
- Test number
- 511593250252
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteDamage to o/s/f and n/s/f wings
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes
Pass147,093 miles (+3,390)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 147,093 miles
- Test number
- 150438259225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,703 miles (+15)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 143,703 miles
- Test number
- 234025578222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteRear number plate delaminating
Fail143,688 miles (+541)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,688 miles
- Test number
- 241250978273
- FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteRear number plate delaminating
- NoteTurbo heat shield loose
Pass143,147 miles (+1,038)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 143,147 miles
- Test number
- 792208077260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 142,109 miles
- Test number
- 442296176294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,109 miles (+898)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,109 miles
- Test number
- 492526876256
- Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Pass141,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 141,211 miles
- Test number
- 234269965240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 LRV
- Does L20 LRV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LRV is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L20 LRV?
- The MOT on L20 LRV is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 LRV done?
- L20 LRV was recorded at 197,039 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,763 miles a year.
- Has L20 LRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 LRV has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L20 LRV 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 LRV find?
- L20 LRV passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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