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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc

L20 ROBMOT history

L20 ROB is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L20 ROB 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 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,343 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ROB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ROB was last recorded at 80,343 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2005: 20,014 miles, lower than 20,016 miles on 21 Sept 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,494 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
849 miles
Average per year
2,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,343 miles
  • 2025 – 79,494 miles
  • 2024 – 78,723 miles
  • 2023 – 77,289 miles
  • 2022 – 75,842 miles
  • 2021 – 74,889 miles
  • 2020 – 73,620 miles
  • 2019 – 72,611 miles
  • 2018 – 70,114 miles
  • 2017 – 66,049 miles
  • 2016 – 58,888 miles
  • 2015 – 52,467 miles
  • 2014 – 48,379 miles
  • 2013 – 46,359 miles
  • 2012 – 45,317 miles
  • 2011 – 42,827 miles
  • 2010 – 40,180 miles
  • 2009 – 37,791 miles
  • 2008 – 33,284 miles
  • 2007 – 29,467 miles
  • 2006 – 26,234 miles
  • 2005 – 20,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,343 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,343 miles (+849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,343 miles
    Test number
    467874161680
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,494 miles (+771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    541198050630
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,723 miles (+1,434)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    591516678549
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front To Middle Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine - Gearbox - Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,289 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,289 miles
    Test number
    471378801690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,842 miles (+953)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    231762215533
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear differential
    • AdvisoryOver all Chassis covered in underseal

  6. Pass74,889 miles (+1,269)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    838142384191
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,620 miles (+1,009)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,620 miles
    Test number
    709257378752
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    258813567951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,611 miles (+2,496)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    598072408906
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp postion lamp goes out when when braking (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,115 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,115 miles
    Test number
    213368657254
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  11. Fail70,114 miles (+4,065)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,114 miles
    Test number
    429702424349
    • MajorBrake drum contaminated parking brake drum (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,049 miles (+7,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    769416135927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass58,888 miles (+6,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    973348645438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine,gearbox,rear axle
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass52,467 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,467 miles
    Test number
    824340774832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer joints (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre has a nail

  15. Fail52,467 miles (+4,088)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,467 miles
    Test number
    628273043317
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer joints (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre has a nail

  16. Pass48,379 miles (+2,020)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    296408594287
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls
    • NoteRear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight leak om exhaust manifold area

  17. Pass46,359 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,359 miles
    Test number
    489716503382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,317 miles (+2,490)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,317 miles
    Test number
    657217302328
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust and rear exhaust system slightly deteroirated

  19. Pass42,827 miles (+2,647)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    517653431359
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres outer sidewalls slight cracks
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass40,180 miles (+2,389)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,180 miles
    Test number
    240531630358
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres outer sidewalls slight cracks

  21. Pass37,791 miles (+4,507)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,791 miles
    Test number
    943704009301
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres outer sidewalls cracked slightly no cords exposed

  22. Pass33,284 miles (+3,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,284 miles
    Test number
    604640338338
    • 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)

  23. Pass29,467 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,467 miles
    Test number
    140003597250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,234 miles (+6,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,234 miles
    Test number
    364491856459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  25. Pass20,014 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,014 miles
    Test number
    381049865459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,016 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,016 miles
    Test number
    420114665236
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L20 ROB

Does L20 ROB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ROB is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ROB?
The MOT on L20 ROB is valid until 3 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 ROB done?
L20 ROB was recorded at 80,343 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,892 miles a year.
Has L20 ROB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ROB has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L20 ROB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 ROB find?
L20 ROB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine various leaks; oil leak, but not excessive gear box; oil leak, but not excessive rear axle.

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