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Land Rover Range Rover

Maroon · Petrol · 1994 · 3,947 cc

L26 CEFMOT history

L26 CEF is a maroon petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

L26 CEF maroon Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
160,435 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 CEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 CEF was last recorded at 160,435 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,417 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,435 miles
  • 2024 – 159,121 miles
  • 2022 – 158,758 miles
  • 2021 – 155,461 miles
  • 2019 – 149,316 miles
  • 2018 – 148,887 miles
  • 2017 – 148,177 miles
  • 2016 – 147,216 miles
  • 2015 – 146,159 miles
  • 2014 – 145,380 miles
  • 2013 – 144,214 miles
  • 2012 – 142,798 miles
  • 2011 – 141,390 miles
  • 2010 – 139,334 miles
  • 2009 – 137,157 miles
  • 2008 – 135,043 miles
  • 2007 – 129,591 miles
  • 2006 – 128,037 miles
  • 2005 – 127,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    160,435 miles
    Test number
    462172359146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,433 miles (+16)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,433 miles
    Test number
    490645290342
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested all 4 wheels binding on (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail160,417 miles (+1,296)1 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,417 miles
    Test number
    324818358462
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Cross member bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Ball joint bust split (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake only just met performance requirements

  4. Pass159,121 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,121 miles
    Test number
    487925414743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,758 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,758 miles
    Test number
    848354383820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    296521694006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail155,461 miles (+6,145)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    697430597679
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass149,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,316 miles
    Test number
    249816907884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,316 miles (+429)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,316 miles
    Test number
    942824584990
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass148,887 miles (+710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,887 miles
    Test number
    785726529294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tractor unit slight seepage of oil

  11. Pass148,177 miles (+961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,177 miles
    Test number
    423554371121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass147,216 miles (+1,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,216 miles
    Test number
    711196009860
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front body slight corrosion

  13. Pass146,159 miles (+779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,159 miles
    Test number
    180891817416
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass145,380 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    145,380 miles
    Test number
    116194104335
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  15. Fail145,371 miles (+1,157)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,371 miles
    Test number
    336510104393
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  16. Pass144,214 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,214 miles
    Test number
    645993203313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass142,798 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    142,798 miles
    Test number
    408254482223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSeveral areas of the boot floor starting to corrode

  18. Fail142,798 miles (+1,408)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,798 miles
    Test number
    526194882269
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSeveral areas of the boot floor starting to corrode

  19. Pass141,390 miles (+2,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    141,390 miles
    Test number
    125806981260
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass139,334 miles (+2,177)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    139,334 miles
    Test number
    941793390281
    • NoteBOTH INNER REAR DISCS CORRODED
    • NoteBOTH SIDE STEPS ROTTEN

  21. Pass137,157 miles (+2,114)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    137,157 miles
    Test number
    372049019201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass135,043 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    135,043 miles
    Test number
    283886828269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass129,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    129,591 miles
    Test number
    522337727206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail129,591 miles (+1,554)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,591 miles
    Test number
    883691327201
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOuter Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass128,037 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    128,037 miles
    Test number
    291267926271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail127,804 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    391137325237
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L26 CEF

Does L26 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 CEF is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 CEF?
The MOT on L26 CEF is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 CEF done?
L26 CEF was recorded at 160,435 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
Has L26 CEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 CEF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 CEF 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 L26 CEF find?
L26 CEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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