
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
L23 SPLMOT history
L23 SPL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 79,911 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 SPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 SPL was last recorded at 79,911 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,414 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 497 miles
- Average per year
- 1,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,911 miles
- 2025 – 79,414 miles
- 2024 – 79,051 miles
- 2023 – 79,045 miles
- 2022 – 78,690 miles
- 2021 – 78,216 miles
- 2020 – 77,925 miles
- 2019 – 77,721 miles
- 2018 – 77,488 miles
- 2017 – 77,104 miles
- 2014 – 75,578 miles
- 2013 – 73,859 miles
- 2012 – 71,602 miles
- 2011 – 68,514 miles
- 2010 – 65,452 miles
- 2009 – 61,945 miles
- 2008 – 58,173 miles
- 2007 – 54,498 miles
- 2006 – 51,213 miles
- 2005 – 47,404 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront steering damper corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
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.
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,911 miles (+497)1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 79,911 miles
- Test number
- 912084524157
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering damper corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass79,414 miles (+363)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 79,414 miles
- Test number
- 920395430977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,051 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 79,051 miles
- Test number
- 752603403035
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides some quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail79,051 miles (+6)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,051 miles
- Test number
- 337248592818
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides some quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail79,045 miles (+355)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,045 miles
- Test number
- 685833120750
- DangerousRear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,690 miles (+474)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 78,690 miles
- Test number
- 980863492982
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering damper corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass78,216 miles (+291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 78,216 miles
- Test number
- 543514321680
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,925 miles (+204)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 77,925 miles
- Test number
- 440194567361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,721 miles (+233)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 77,721 miles
- Test number
- 151554776832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,488 miles (+384)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 77,488 miles
- Test number
- 897705361833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,104 miles (+1,526)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 77,104 miles
- Test number
- 644762317675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass75,578 miles5 advisories13 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 75,578 miles
- Test number
- 197325544350
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll four tyres cracking
- NoteBodywork and underbody showing signs of age
- NoteBoth hinges on nearside door worn/ have slight play
- NoteBrake pedal rubber split/ worn
- NoteCut in offside front tyre
- NoteDrivers door lower hinge worn/ has slight play
- NoteEngine oil on minimum
- NoteFront wipers not self parking
- NoteFuel filter corroded
- NoteNumber plate light lense dirty/ light out put slightly reduced
- NoteTop of steering wheel surround slightly insecure
Fail75,578 miles (+1,719)3 failures6 advisories14 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,578 miles
- Test number
- 169123244398
- FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll four tyres cracking
- NoteBodywork and underbody showing signs of age
- NoteBoth hinges on nearside door worn/ have slight play
- NoteBrake pedal rubber split/ worn
- NoteCut in offside front tyre
- NoteDrivers door lower hinge worn/ has slight play
- NoteEngine oil on minimum
- NoteFront wipers not self parking
- NoteFuel filter corroded
- NoteNumber plate light lense dirty/ light out put slightly reduced
- NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
- NoteTop of steering wheel surround slightly insecure
Pass73,859 miles6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 73,859 miles
- Test number
- 325085543357
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll four tyres cracking
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteFuel filter corroded
Fail73,859 miles (+2,257)1 failure7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,859 miles
- Test number
- 479605543416
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll four tyres cracking
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteFuel filter corroded
Pass71,602 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 71,602 miles
- Test number
- 487910642373
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail71,602 miles (+3,088)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,602 miles
- Test number
- 558059332376
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades split
- NoteEngine oil close to minimum
Pass68,514 miles (+3,062)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 68,514 miles
- Test number
- 786501641343
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber(antislip device)slightly worn.
- NoteEngine oil level low - topped up prior to test.
- NoteSlight weep of grease from nearside front swivel but not contaminating brake disc.
- NoteUnderbody showing signs of corrosion - would benefit from steam-clean and waxoyl.
Pass65,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 65,452 miles
- Test number
- 403091740424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,452 miles (+3,507)6 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,452 miles
- Test number
- 521860440349
- FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteChassis corroded in places at rear
- NoteDrivers seat cushion worn away
- NoteNearside swivel hub housing seal retaining plate corroded and leaking grease
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn
- NoteSlight lateral movement in lower steering column joint
Pass61,945 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 61,945 miles
- Test number
- 642494649383
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn.
- NoteNearside balljoint dust boot split on draglink.
- NoteSlight damage to front numberplate.
- NoteSmall cuts in tread of both rear tyres and both front tyres beginning to wear unevenly.
Fail61,945 miles (+3,772)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,945 miles
- Test number
- 243672149329
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn.
- NoteNearside balljoint dust boot split on draglink.
- NoteSlight damage to front numberplate.
- NoteSmall cuts in tread of both rear tyres and both front tyres beginning to wear unevenly.
Pass58,173 miles3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 58,173 miles
- Test number
- 333886548389
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyre wearing on inside edges and out of shape
- NoteBrake pedal rubber showing signs of age
- NoteDrivers seat showing signs of age
- NoteNearside front front track rod end showing signs of age
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape
Fail58,173 miles (+3,675)5 failures5 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,173 miles
- Test number
- 692435848397
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePAS fluid level low
- NoteBoth front tyre wearing on inside edges and out of shape
- NoteBrake pedal rubber showing signs of age
- NoteDrivers seat showing signs of age
- NoteNearside front front track rod end showing signs of age
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape
Fail54,498 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,498 miles
- Test number
- 492446147326
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteCoolant level low - topped up prior to test.Oil leak on engine.Front numberplate cracked.
Pass54,498 miles (+3,285)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 54,498 miles
- Test number
- 974226647380
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteCoolant level low - topped up prior to test.Oil leak on engine.Front numberplate cracked.
Pass51,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 51,213 miles
- Test number
- 651310256379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,213 miles (+3,809)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,213 miles
- Test number
- 474766946353
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass47,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 47,404 miles
- Test number
- 954557645341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 SPL
- Does L23 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SPL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 SPL?
- The MOT on L23 SPL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 SPL done?
- L23 SPL was recorded at 79,911 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,618 miles a year.
- Has L23 SPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 SPL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 SPL 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 SPL find?
- L23 SPL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; front steering damper corroded, and 14 more.
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