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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L22 EBOMOT history

L22 EBO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 135,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L22 EBO 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,675 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 EBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 EBO was last recorded at 135,675 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 3,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,661 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,014 miles
Average per year
5,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,675 miles
  • 2025 – 132,661 miles
  • 2024 – 128,215 miles
  • 2023 – 124,579 miles
  • 2022 – 117,221 miles
  • 2021 – 110,663 miles
  • 2020 – 105,265 miles
  • 2019 – 99,481 miles
  • 2018 – 91,145 miles
  • 2017 – 85,403 miles
  • 2016 – 81,977 miles
  • 2015 – 75,074 miles
  • 2014 – 68,156 miles
  • 2013 – 60,128 miles
  • 2012 – 54,032 miles
  • 2011 – 48,298 miles
  • 2010 – 41,935 miles
  • 2009 – 36,196 miles
  • 2008 – 31,049 miles
  • 2007 – 25,726 miles
  • 2006 – 20,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,675 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased/underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,675 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,675 miles
    Test number
    845704412760
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased/underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  2. Pass132,661 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,661 miles
    Test number
    246926219230
    • AdvisoryBulk head corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lower spring mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbings slightly damaged

  3. Fail132,650 miles (+4,435)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,650 miles
    Test number
    789985839594
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not self parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar component excessively worn Tow ball (6.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulk head corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lower spring mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbings slightly damaged

  4. Pass128,215 miles (+3,636)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,215 miles
    Test number
    207844661859
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine and transmission leaking
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded around towing mounts
    • AdvisoryWipers not self parking

  5. Pass124,579 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,579 miles
    Test number
    181918138211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,221 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,221 miles
    Test number
    415060573599
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES POORLY SECURED
    • AdvisoryFUEL TANK SUPPORT CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE AND OFFSDIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED NEAR TOWBAR MOUNTS
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT HUB SESAL SLIGHT SEEPAGE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,162 miles (+6,499)2 dangerous12 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,162 miles
    Test number
    659323067034
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fouling spring cup on full lock (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAir/vacuum reservoir heavily corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Entrance/exit step significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated swivel housing (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  8. Pass110,663 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    575620787061
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail110,663 miles (+5,398)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    514848691989
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass105,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,265 miles
    Test number
    610214513865
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail105,265 miles (+5,784)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,265 miles
    Test number
    157282929849
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass99,481 miles (+8,336)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,481 miles
    Test number
    296436256805
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass91,145 miles (+5,742)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    863630694597
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass85,403 miles (+3,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,403 miles
    Test number
    602410753653
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear step loose

  15. Pass81,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    227212184018
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail81,977 miles (+6,903)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    439156307116
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel pressure valve (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass75,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,074 miles
    Test number
    947883205208
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail75,074 miles (+6,918)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,074 miles
    Test number
    418183505210
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass68,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    388593114471
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail68,156 miles (+8,028)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    777773614245
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass60,128 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    497073613295
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail60,128 miles (+6,096)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    418363513264
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass54,032 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    355996212475
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare wheel mount loose

  24. Fail54,032 miles (+5,734)4 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    367645512458
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare wheel mount loose

  25. Pass48,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,298 miles
    Test number
    359513811239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,298 miles (+6,363)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,298 miles
    Test number
    919160011266
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass41,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,935 miles
    Test number
    571709300239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,935 miles (+5,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,935 miles
    Test number
    402229200223
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  29. Pass36,196 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    793090019257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,049 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,049 miles
    Test number
    741378518215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass25,726 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,726 miles
    Test number
    384686107416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,698 miles
    Test number
    471842116213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 EBO

Does L22 EBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 EBO is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 EBO?
The MOT on L22 EBO is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 EBO done?
L22 EBO was recorded at 135,675 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,758 miles a year.
Has L22 EBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 EBO has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 EBO 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 L22 EBO find?
L22 EBO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased/underseal; seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers; underside undersealed.

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