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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L25 OCWMOT history

L25 OCW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

L25 OCW red 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 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,259 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 OCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 OCW was last recorded at 147,259 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 5,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,571 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,688 miles
Average per year
3,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,259 miles
  • 2025 – 141,571 miles
  • 2023 – 137,724 miles
  • 2022 – 133,645 miles
  • 2021 – 130,616 miles
  • 2020 – 128,048 miles
  • 2019 – 117,738 miles
  • 2018 – 109,924 miles
  • 2017 – 104,014 miles
  • 2016 – 96,956 miles
  • 2015 – 93,009 miles
  • 2014 – 91,208 miles
  • 2013 – 89,621 miles
  • 2012 – 87,852 miles
  • 2010 – 84,399 miles
  • 2009 – 82,935 miles
  • 2008 – 81,402 miles
  • 2007 – 79,516 miles
  • 2006 – 75,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,259 miles (+5,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,259 miles
    Test number
    399090058739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass141,571 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,571 miles
    Test number
    957227082549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,724 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,724 miles
    Test number
    694891339806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,645 miles (+3,029)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,645 miles
    Test number
    912510839392
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear radius arm rubber bush perished (front bush)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear radius arm rubber bush perished (front bush)

  5. Pass130,616 miles (+2,568)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,616 miles
    Test number
    140948406165
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering drop arm ball joint dust cover split.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass128,048 miles (+10,310)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,048 miles
    Test number
    332710102939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,738 miles
    Test number
    416872358839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,738 miles (+7,814)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,738 miles
    Test number
    930372928641
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,924 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    507683947285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,014 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,014 miles
    Test number
    510329909877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,956 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    707269510135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,009 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,009 miles
    Test number
    296400525111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteMovement noted in n/s/f & o/s/r lower shock absorber mountings

  13. Fail93,009 miles (+1,801)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,009 miles
    Test number
    808792215130
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteMovement noted in n/s/f & o/s/r lower shock absorber mountings

  14. Pass91,208 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,208 miles
    Test number
    398110424156
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  15. Fail91,208 miles (+1,587)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,208 miles
    Test number
    436003414111
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  16. Pass89,621 miles (+4)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    585982813199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NotePlay in steering damper rubber bushes

  17. Fail89,617 miles (+1,765)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,617 miles
    Test number
    376047003136
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NotePlay in steering damper rubber bushes

  18. Pass87,852 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    679716112141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leaks from engine
    • NoteSlight play steering damper bush
    • NoteSteering arm ball joint slight play

  19. Fail87,852 miles (+3,453)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    919155012133
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leaks from engine
    • NoteSlight play steering damper bush
    • NoteSteering arm ball joint slight play

  20. Pass84,399 miles (+1,464)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    163245760284
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOsr tyre cut on sidewall

  21. Pass82,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,935 miles
    Test number
    422038779222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,935 miles (+1,533)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,935 miles
    Test number
    514665479283
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass81,402 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,402 miles
    Test number
    972032288236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,516 miles (+3,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,516 miles
    Test number
    242964367274
    • NoteBoth head light aims borderline

  25. Pass75,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,669 miles
    Test number
    920642976238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 OCW

Does L25 OCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 OCW is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 OCW?
The MOT on L25 OCW is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 OCW done?
L25 OCW was recorded at 147,259 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 3,676 miles a year.
Has L25 OCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 OCW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L25 OCW 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 L25 OCW find?
L25 OCW passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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