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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L20 LWYMOT history

L20 LWY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L20 LWY 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,504 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LWY was last recorded at 113,504 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,286 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,218 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,504 miles
  • 2025 – 107,286 miles
  • 2024 – 101,849 miles
  • 2023 – 96,319 miles
  • 2022 – 88,136 miles
  • 2021 – 87,653 miles
  • 2020 – 85,702 miles
  • 2019 – 83,621 miles
  • 2018 – 81,237 miles
  • 2017 – 78,770 miles
  • 2016 – 76,339 miles
  • 2015 – 75,682 miles
  • 2014 – 70,975 miles
  • 2013 – 65,237 miles
  • 2012 – 60,855 miles
  • 2011 – 54,284 miles
  • 2010 – 50,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,504 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Horn not working properly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,504 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,504 miles
    Test number
    536654667824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,286 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,286 miles
    Test number
    813630594430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,849 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    200973326862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,319 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,319 miles
    Test number
    463073542161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,136 miles (+483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,136 miles
    Test number
    709813810621
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in underseal

  6. Pass87,653 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    211071208394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail87,652 miles (+1,950)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    556899564591
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass85,702 miles (+31)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    781917771484
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail85,671 miles (+2,050)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    333813778489
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass83,621 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    220773040177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail83,548 miles (+2,311)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    850116594667
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SPRING MOUNT/CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK MOUNTING/CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass81,237 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,237 miles
    Test number
    835060177900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail81,215 miles (+2,445)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,215 miles
    Test number
    494404270327
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass78,770 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,770 miles
    Test number
    565943237770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail78,769 miles (+2,430)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    287051112324
    • FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBLEED SCREWS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass76,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    624734407061
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail76,339 miles (+657)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    684060856106
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass75,682 miles (+4,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,682 miles
    Test number
    119488838310
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass70,975 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,975 miles
    Test number
    638914484212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,237 miles (+4,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    319182393418
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  21. Pass60,855 miles (+6,571)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,855 miles
    Test number
    759402992238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear nearside of car has ladder fitted

  22. Pass54,284 miles (+3,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,284 miles
    Test number
    386772871425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  23. Pass50,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,958 miles
    Test number
    333122100322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L20 LWY

Does L20 LWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LWY is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LWY?
The MOT on L20 LWY is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 LWY done?
L20 LWY was recorded at 113,504 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has L20 LWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LWY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 LWY 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 LWY find?
L20 LWY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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