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Land Rover Range Rover

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 4,554 cc

L21 SMTMOT history

L21 SMT is a red petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 12 Oct 1995. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

L21 SMT red Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
149,077 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,554 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
12 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L21 SMT was last recorded at 149,077 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,363 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
714 miles
Average per year
1,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,077 miles
  • 2024 – 148,363 miles
  • 2023 – 143,650 miles
  • 2022 – 141,379 miles
  • 2012 – 140,587 miles
  • 2011 – 138,523 miles
  • 2010 – 134,862 miles
  • 2009 – 126,267 miles
  • 2008 – 121,730 miles
  • 2007 – 118,846 miles
  • 2006 – 112,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,077 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,077 miles (+714)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,077 miles
    Test number
    948130590018
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass148,363 miles (+4,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,363 miles
    Test number
    183237756749
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,650 miles (+2,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,650 miles
    Test number
    580071278150
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,379 miles (+792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,379 miles
    Test number
    696840631779
    • AdvisoryFront suspension upper/lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisorySuspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

  5. Pass140,587 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    140,587 miles
    Test number
    786650002202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,523 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    138,523 miles
    Test number
    448251861029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,496 miles (+3,634)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,496 miles
    Test number
    857662311005
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear suspension bellows look a bit perrished

  8. Pass134,862 miles (+8,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    134,862 miles
    Test number
    861865020026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s front shoch absorber slight knock.front suspension bellows a bit perrished

  9. Pass126,267 miles (+4,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    126,267 miles
    Test number
    744771229005
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass121,730 miles (+19)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    822741608103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM O/S OF FRONT AXLE

  11. Fail121,711 miles (+2,865)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,711 miles
    Test number
    672309198007
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM O/S OF FRONT AXLE

  12. Pass118,846 miles (+6,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    693977567058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass112,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    112,622 miles
    Test number
    130082986018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L21 SMT

Does L21 SMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 SMT expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 SMT?
The MOT on L21 SMT expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 SMT done?
L21 SMT was recorded at 149,077 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 1,883 miles a year.
Has L21 SMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SMT has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 SMT 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 L21 SMT find?
L21 SMT failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 4 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 1 more.

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