Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L25 ROVMOT history
L25 ROV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,550 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 179,550 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,814 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 ROV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 2 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 ROV was last recorded at 179,550 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,075 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,475 miles
- Average per year
- 3,814 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,550 miles
- 2025 – 177,075 miles
- 2024 – 173,953 miles
- 2023 – 169,719 miles
- 2022 – 165,865 miles
- 2021 – 162,332 miles
- 2020 – 160,418 miles
- 2019 – 155,347 miles
- 2018 – 151,677 miles
- 2017 – 147,890 miles
- 2016 – 143,107 miles
- 2014 – 141,668 miles
- 2013 – 139,299 miles
- 2011 – 136,217 miles
- 2010 – 132,910 miles
- 2009 – 128,923 miles
- 2008 – 123,395 miles
- 2007 – 115,144 miles
- 2006 – 109,102 miles
- 2005 – 101,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,550 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Slight misting of oil around both front cv joints/ hubs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,550 miles (+2,475)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 179,550 miles
- Test number
- 892465492007
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass177,075 miles (+3,122)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 177,075 miles
- Test number
- 216269374583
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass173,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 173,953 miles
- Test number
- 293332948935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,950 miles (+4,231)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,950 miles
- Test number
- 999755557588
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass169,719 miles (+3,854)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 169,719 miles
- Test number
- 543193623138
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at rear of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at rear of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass165,865 miles (+3,533)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 165,865 miles
- Test number
- 542620778229
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear universal joint on front prop shaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass162,332 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 162,332 miles
- Test number
- 424339126615
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail162,319 miles (+1,901)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,319 miles
- Test number
- 266037481519
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member and towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member and towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass160,418 miles (+5,071)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,418 miles
- Test number
- 888027798779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights have a poor beam pattern
Pass155,347 miles (+3,670)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 155,347 miles
- Test number
- 800681187432
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn/Split
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
- AdvisorySeveral small oil leaks throughout.
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil around both front cv joints/ hubs
Pass151,677 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 151,677 miles
- Test number
- 697935585726
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil around both front cv joints/ hubs
Fail151,677 miles (+3,787)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,677 miles
- Test number
- 107668937584
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil around both front cv joints/ hubs
Pass147,890 miles (+4,783)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 147,890 miles
- Test number
- 489561923441
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
Pass143,107 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 143,107 miles
- Test number
- 164495391837
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail143,107 miles (+1,439)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,107 miles
- Test number
- 699276813513
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass141,668 miles (+2,369)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 141,668 miles
- Test number
- 147116144393
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass139,299 miles (+3,082)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 139,299 miles
- Test number
- 968845143305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,217 miles (+3,307)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 136,217 miles
- Test number
- 919563641349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass132,910 miles (+3,987)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 132,910 miles
- Test number
- 624792340362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,923 miles (+5,528)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 128,923 miles
- Test number
- 654067249234
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass123,395 miles (+8,251)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 123,395 miles
- Test number
- 324639958298
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteRear cross member corroded
Pass115,144 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 115,144 miles
- Test number
- 574962637205
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear n/s cassis corroded not in prescribed area
Fail115,144 miles (+6,042)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,144 miles
- Test number
- 910032037281
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear n/s cassis corroded not in prescribed area
Fail109,102 miles6 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,102 miles
- Test number
- 253288356233
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Note1 CORROSION ON 2 REAR SPRINGS LOWERT SEATS. 2 NO CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER FITTED. †3 CORROSION ON EXHAUST JOINTS.
Pass109,102 miles (+7,111)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 109,102 miles
- Test number
- 623138256204
- Note1 CORROSION ON 2 REAR SPRINGS LOWERT SEATS. 2 NO CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER FITTED. †3 CORROSION ON EXHAUST JOINTS.
Pass101,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 101,991 miles
- Test number
- 862893216270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L25 ROV
- Does L25 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 ROV is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 ROV?
- The MOT on L25 ROV is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 ROV done?
- L25 ROV was recorded at 179,550 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,814 miles a year.
- Has L25 ROV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 ROV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L25 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 L25 ROV find?
- L25 ROV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.
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