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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L20 MFGMOT history

L20 MFG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

L20 MFG green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
178,108 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MFG was last recorded at 178,108 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 1,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,028 miles · 19 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,080 miles
Average per year
3,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,108 miles
  • 2022 – 177,028 miles
  • 2021 – 175,045 miles
  • 2020 – 173,451 miles
  • 2019 – 169,625 miles
  • 2018 – 165,976 miles
  • 2016 – 160,707 miles
  • 2015 – 158,514 miles
  • 2014 – 154,815 miles
  • 2012 – 150,064 miles
  • 2011 – 144,641 miles
  • 2010 – 138,246 miles
  • 2009 – 132,274 miles
  • 2008 – 125,982 miles
  • 2007 – 120,510 miles
  • 2006 – 112,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,108 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,108 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,108 miles
    Test number
    625610619093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,028 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,028 miles
    Test number
    495907810702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,045 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,045 miles
    Test number
    951618035880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,451 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    173,451 miles
    Test number
    977202731880
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIR ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail173,451 miles (+3,063)3 dangerous12 major7 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,451 miles
    Test number
    144817960091
    • DangerousFront Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousFront Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIR ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass170,388 miles (+763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,388 miles
    Test number
    154154064354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail169,625 miles (+3,649)1 dangerous3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,625 miles
    Test number
    620044990697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play lower steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play steering damper (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle has been under sealed unable to fully inspect at time of test

  8. Pass165,976 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    165,976 miles
    Test number
    706030930217
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail165,973 miles (+5,266)2 dangerous13 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,973 miles
    Test number
    324431775684
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass160,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,707 miles
    Test number
    377108642787
    • AdvisoryAll pipes coated unable to fully inspect

  11. Fail160,707 miles (+2,193)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,707 miles
    Test number
    159465966414
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll pipes coated unable to fully inspect

  12. Pass158,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,514 miles
    Test number
    776378703921
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail158,514 miles (+3,699)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,514 miles
    Test number
    944215871294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass154,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    154,815 miles
    Test number
    296407474173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail154,815 miles (+4,751)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,815 miles
    Test number
    839847974117
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass150,064 miles (+5,423)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    150,064 miles
    Test number
    346097412491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear mud guards are missing

  17. Pass144,641 miles (+525)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    144,641 miles
    Test number
    326141721274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch insecure

  18. Fail144,116 miles (+5,870)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,116 miles
    Test number
    769849691155
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure

  19. Pass138,246 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    138,246 miles
    Test number
    371672720223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail138,245 miles (+5,971)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,245 miles
    Test number
    304868710261
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass132,274 miles (+6,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    132,274 miles
    Test number
    654502209221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass125,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    404097688194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail125,982 miles (+5,472)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    610739878117
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass120,510 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    120,510 miles
    Test number
    481201807250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,215 miles (+8,186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    120,215 miles
    Test number
    372252027079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass112,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    112,029 miles
    Test number
    333227406017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 MFG

Does L20 MFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 MFG expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 MFG?
The MOT on L20 MFG expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 MFG done?
L20 MFG was recorded at 178,108 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 3,616 miles a year.
Has L20 MFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MFG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L20 MFG 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 MFG find?
L20 MFG passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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