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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L24 RVRMOT history

L24 RVR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L24 RVR grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,813 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 RVR
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
21 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 RVR was last recorded at 114,813 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,087 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,726 miles
Average per year
5,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,813 miles
  • 2025 – 113,087 miles
  • 2024 – 107,515 miles
  • 2023 – 107,226 miles
  • 2022 – 103,208 miles
  • 2021 – 96,460 miles
  • 2020 – 88,263 miles
  • 2019 – 80,834 miles
  • 2018 – 72,278 miles
  • 2017 – 61,925 miles
  • 2016 – 50,563 miles
  • 2015 – 39,174 miles
  • 2014 – 38,703 miles
  • 2013 – 36,121 miles
  • 2012 – 33,567 miles
  • 2011 – 29,522 miles
  • 2010 – 24,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,813 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint on rear prop shaft worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,813 miles (+1,726)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,813 miles
    Test number
    101585661188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,087 miles4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,087 miles
    Test number
    193899108642
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front CV seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Fail113,087 miles (+5,572)1 repaired4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,087 miles
    Test number
    937292814054
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front CV seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Pass107,515 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,515 miles
    Test number
    185011254159
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint on rear prop shaft worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail107,511 miles (+285)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,511 miles
    Test number
    971347782680
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint on rear prop shaft worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass107,226 miles (+4,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,226 miles
    Test number
    757871124385
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been coated with a protective layer of underseal

  7. Pass103,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,208 miles
    Test number
    267268286366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,198 miles (+6,738)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    816639074334
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,460 miles (+8,197)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    118687091087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,263 miles (+7,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,263 miles
    Test number
    141767792514
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass80,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    445308592138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,834 miles (+8,556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    370881604566
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass72,278 miles (+10,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,278 miles
    Test number
    459176234874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,925 miles (+11,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,925 miles
    Test number
    330082263924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass50,563 miles (+11,389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,563 miles
    Test number
    665223372598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,174 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    715044285022
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSlight oil seepage from both front hubs.
    • NoteTyre side walls cracking.
    • NoteTraction control warning lamp on.

  17. Fail39,174 miles (+471)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    129634985436
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSlight oil seepage from both front hubs.
    • NoteTyre side walls cracking.
    • NoteTraction control warning lamp on.

  18. Pass38,703 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,703 miles
    Test number
    308672474421
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs very rusty.
    • NoteSlight oil weap from power steering box.
    • NoteSlight play in NSR lower shock absorber bushes.

  19. Fail38,703 miles (+2,582)1 failure2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,703 miles
    Test number
    316899964421
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs very rusty.
    • NoteSlight oil weap from power steering box.
    • NoteSlight play in NSR lower shock absorber bushes.

  20. Pass36,121 miles (+2,554)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,121 miles
    Test number
    379047743428
    • NoteBoth front and both rear tyres becoming perished on side walls
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs becoming pitted

  21. Pass33,567 miles (+4,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,567 miles
    Test number
    388658452236
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass29,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,522 miles
    Test number
    387312961204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,522 miles (+5,071)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,522 miles
    Test number
    927812861277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Fail24,451 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,451 miles
    Test number
    891594070250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass24,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,451 miles
    Test number
    911494270218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L24 RVR

Does L24 RVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 RVR is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 RVR?
The MOT on L24 RVR is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 RVR done?
L24 RVR was recorded at 114,813 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,891 miles a year.
Has L24 RVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 RVR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L24 RVR 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 L24 RVR find?
L24 RVR passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear bump stop missing, and 4 more.

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