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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

L23 HUEMOT history

L23 HUE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L23 HUE silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,905 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HUE was last recorded at 108,905 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,728 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,905 miles
  • 2025 – 103,544 miles
  • 2024 – 98,570 miles
  • 2023 – 93,437 miles
  • 2022 – 87,659 miles
  • 2021 – 79,100 miles
  • 2020 – 78,688 miles
  • 2019 – 77,551 miles
  • 2018 – 74,096 miles
  • 2017 – 70,557 miles
  • 2016 – 66,254 miles
  • 2015 – 61,767 miles
  • 2014 – 57,156 miles
  • 2013 – 47,915 miles
  • 2011 – 42,085 miles
  • 2010 – 33,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,905 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,905 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,905 miles
    Test number
    466913489802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,728 miles (+5,184)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,728 miles
    Test number
    796333028317
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leaks from engine, transmission and rear diff
  3. Pass103,544 miles (+4,974)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,544 miles
    Test number
    235406573982
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  4. Pass98,570 miles (+5,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,570 miles
    Test number
    353650377834
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass93,437 miles (+1)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,437 miles
    Test number
    720704567413
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement drop arm ball joint. (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum,
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  6. Fail93,436 miles (+5,777)4 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    237644927011
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated half shaft leaking onto discs. (1.1.14 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement drop arm ball joint. (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum,
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  7. Pass87,659 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    722680763599
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil topped up
  8. Fail87,658 miles (+8,558)6 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,658 miles
    Test number
    583318875615
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil topped up
  9. Pass79,100 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    971831657957
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers don't park although doesn't impair visibility
  10. Fail79,093 miles (+405)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,093 miles
    Test number
    162137920977
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged tank breather split minor seepage (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers don't park although doesn't impair visibility
  11. Pass78,688 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,688 miles
    Test number
    385988283369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail78,686 miles (+1,135)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,686 miles
    Test number
    877280379612
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling anti roll bar (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySwivel joint seals slight leak
  13. Pass77,551 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    483712102141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,550 miles (+3,454)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,550 miles
    Test number
    337783628401
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass74,096 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,096 miles
    Test number
    111096850449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,557 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    389294091713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,254 miles
    Test number
    834080151754
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail66,254 miles (+4,487)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,254 miles
    Test number
    241272341031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass61,767 miles (+4,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    387347915003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  20. Pass57,156 miles (+9,241)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    489547214048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth front swivels damp
  21. Pass47,915 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,915 miles
    Test number
    155119423485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,085 miles (+8,155)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,085 miles
    Test number
    738858901012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass33,930 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,930 miles
    Test number
    114881110474
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L23 HUE

Does L23 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HUE is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 HUE?
The MOT on L23 HUE is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 HUE done?
L23 HUE was recorded at 108,905 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has L23 HUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HUE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 HUE 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 L23 HUE find?
L23 HUE passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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