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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L23 JPBMOT history

L23 JPB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L23 JPB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,390 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JPB was last recorded at 119,390 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,026 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
4,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,390 miles
  • 2024 – 119,026 miles
  • 2015 – 115,416 miles
  • 2014 – 105,762 miles
  • 2013 – 95,556 miles
  • 2012 – 86,132 miles
  • 2011 – 76,455 miles
  • 2010 – 67,077 miles
  • 2009 – 57,452 miles
  • 2008 – 47,492 miles
  • 2007 – 38,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,390 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,390 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,390 miles
    Test number
    211125583183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,026 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,026 miles
    Test number
    157454887667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,416 miles (+9,654)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,416 miles
    Test number
    988566810573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,762 miles (+10,206)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,762 miles
    Test number
    677055004237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,556 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,556 miles
    Test number
    997725803213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,132 miles
    Test number
    319885602484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,132 miles (+9,677)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,132 miles
    Test number
    855045302271
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  8. Pass76,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    725446101224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Fail76,455 miles (+9,378)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    308193201276
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass67,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    312833500423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,071 miles (+9,619)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    562213500262
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
  12. Pass57,452 miles (+9,960)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    251213309204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,492 miles (+8,752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,492 miles
    Test number
    543837408260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    694122417284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 JPB

Does L23 JPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JPB is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 JPB?
The MOT on L23 JPB is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 JPB done?
L23 JPB was recorded at 119,390 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
Has L23 JPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JPB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on L23 JPB 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 JPB find?
L23 JPB passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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