
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass108,905 miles (+177)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 108,905 miles
- Test number
- 466913489802
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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
Pass77,551 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 77,551 miles
- Test number
- 483712102141
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass74,096 miles (+3,539)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 74,096 miles
- Test number
- 111096850449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,557 miles (+4,303)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 70,557 miles
- Test number
- 389294091713
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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
Pass47,915 miles (+5,830)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 47,915 miles
- Test number
- 155119423485
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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