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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L23 ROVMOT history

L23 ROV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L23 ROV grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,312 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ROV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ROV was last recorded at 87,312 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,151 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,161 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,312 miles
  • 2025 – 83,151 miles
  • 2024 – 78,907 miles
  • 2023 – 76,262 miles
  • 2022 – 73,177 miles
  • 2021 – 71,047 miles
  • 2020 – 69,005 miles
  • 2019 – 65,678 miles
  • 2018 – 62,126 miles
  • 2017 – 57,753 miles
  • 2016 – 53,130 miles
  • 2015 – 48,710 miles
  • 2014 – 43,998 miles
  • 2013 – 38,490 miles
  • 2012 – 33,131 miles
  • 2011 – 26,604 miles
  • 2010 – 21,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,312 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box starting to leak oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,312 miles (+4,161)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,312 miles
    Test number
    206825527384
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,151 miles (+4,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    300694818173
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass78,907 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    253256010169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    422504772001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,260 miles (+3,083)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    881887129143
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

  6. Pass73,177 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    722431093520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,047 miles
    Test number
    304916060533
    • AdvisorySteering box starting to leak oil

  8. Fail71,047 miles (+2,042)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,047 miles
    Test number
    924885618063
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle torque reaction arm upper ball joint to diff casing has a split boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box starting to leak oil

  9. Pass69,005 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,005 miles
    Test number
    485765999688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,678 miles
    Test number
    538200302692
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail65,678 miles (+3,552)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,678 miles
    Test number
    581912303064
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass62,126 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    856327721519
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  13. Fail62,126 miles (+4,373)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    538264743006
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  14. Pass57,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,753 miles
    Test number
    571023088895
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail57,753 miles (+4,623)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,753 miles
    Test number
    835188589250
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass53,130 miles (+4,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    471013176787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass48,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,710 miles
    Test number
    976939249835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail48,710 miles (+4,712)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,710 miles
    Test number
    825815585384
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass43,998 miles (+5,508)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,998 miles
    Test number
    368000914324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass38,490 miles (+5,359)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,490 miles
    Test number
    857383923341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Note7 pin socket cover missing
    • NoteFuel cap top part missing but sill off filler ok

  21. Fail33,131 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,131 miles
    Test number
    298666122330
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass33,131 miles (+6,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,131 miles
    Test number
    495526322459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass26,604 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,604 miles
    Test number
    485300331384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,604 miles
    Test number
    461964830337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L23 ROV

Does L23 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ROV is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ROV?
The MOT on L23 ROV is valid until 22 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 ROV done?
L23 ROV was recorded at 87,312 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has L23 ROV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ROV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 ROV 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 ROV find?
L23 ROV passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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