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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L23 URVMOT history

L23 URV is a blue diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 4 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L23 URV blue Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,480 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 URV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 URV was last recorded at 129,480 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,148 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,332 miles
Average per year
2,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,480 miles
  • 2025 – 128,148 miles
  • 2024 – 127,750 miles
  • 2023 – 127,459 miles
  • 2022 – 126,877 miles
  • 2021 – 126,346 miles
  • 2020 – 124,984 miles
  • 2019 – 122,199 miles
  • 2018 – 117,099 miles
  • 2014 – 115,138 miles
  • 2013 – 111,531 miles
  • 2012 – 108,026 miles
  • 2011 – 104,611 miles
  • 2010 – 100,655 miles
  • 2009 – 97,121 miles
  • 2008 – 93,109 miles
  • 2007 – 88,773 miles
  • 2006 – 83,639 miles
  • 2005 – 78,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,480 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 Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,480 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,480 miles
    Test number
    558615251167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,148 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    862734677549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,750 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,750 miles
    Test number
    126327211843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,459 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,459 miles
    Test number
    300570983412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,877 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,877 miles
    Test number
    795932980899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,346 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,346 miles
    Test number
    912087301827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,984 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,984 miles
    Test number
    630987210394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,199 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    875682809384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,099 miles (+1,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,099 miles
    Test number
    707017563271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass115,138 miles (+358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,138 miles
    Test number
    938093054397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail114,780 miles (+3,249)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    786116894264
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteGeneral corosion under body and chassis

  12. Pass111,531 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,531 miles
    Test number
    137664923342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail111,531 miles (+11)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,531 miles
    Test number
    625744623313
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail111,520 miles (+3,494)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,520 miles
    Test number
    736207593204
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass108,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,026 miles
    Test number
    965230402326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,026 miles (+3,415)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,026 miles
    Test number
    928096392288
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass104,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,611 miles
    Test number
    995010301385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,611 miles (+3,956)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,611 miles
    Test number
    418148891259
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass100,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    383220200332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,655 miles (+3,534)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    313213190218
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass97,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    144481409391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,121 miles (+4,012)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    964999899213
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,109 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,109 miles
    Test number
    544262408357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,773 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    920019407394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,639 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    83,639 miles
    Test number
    612192996229
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  26. Fail83,639 miles (+5,107)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,639 miles
    Test number
    373721296422
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear propshaft coupling perished

  27. Pass78,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    78,532 miles
    Test number
    483243685267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail78,528 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,528 miles
    Test number
    944053485211
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about L23 URV

Does L23 URV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 URV is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 URV?
The MOT on L23 URV is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 URV done?
L23 URV was recorded at 129,480 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,457 miles a year.
Has L23 URV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 URV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on L23 URV 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 URV find?
L23 URV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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