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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L26 MRWMOT history

L26 MRW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L26 MRW blue 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,361 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
4 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MRW was last recorded at 173,361 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,837 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,524 miles
Average per year
5,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,361 miles
  • 2025 – 171,837 miles
  • 2024 – 170,523 miles
  • 2023 – 168,979 miles
  • 2022 – 166,872 miles
  • 2021 – 164,133 miles
  • 2019 – 161,769 miles
  • 2018 – 154,215 miles
  • 2017 – 147,022 miles
  • 2016 – 141,141 miles
  • 2015 – 134,579 miles
  • 2014 – 120,766 miles
  • 2013 – 110,141 miles
  • 2012 – 103,695 miles
  • 2011 – 93,462 miles
  • 2009 – 84,921 miles
  • 2008 – 81,035 miles
  • 2007 – 74,514 miles
  • 2006 – 74,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,361 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,361 miles (+1,524)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,361 miles
    Test number
    757670630135
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass171,837 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    171,837 miles
    Test number
    883314385885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass170,523 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,523 miles
    Test number
    673820390738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,979 miles (+2,107)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,979 miles
    Test number
    261284498523
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass166,872 miles (+2,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,872 miles
    Test number
    844176153940
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,133 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,133 miles
    Test number
    799349926242
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,769 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,769 miles
    Test number
    721434291799
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail161,762 miles (+7,547)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,762 miles
    Test number
    880382076118
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh and grainy (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,215 miles (+7,193)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,215 miles
    Test number
    679015443227
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,022 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,022 miles
    Test number
    143602498841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  11. Fail147,008 miles (+5,867)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,008 miles
    Test number
    604968702644
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  12. Pass141,141 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,141 miles
    Test number
    184785027398
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail141,125 miles (+6,546)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,125 miles
    Test number
    463340658797
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass134,579 miles (+13,813)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,579 miles
    Test number
    248074285484
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp shaft uj worn

  15. Pass120,766 miles (+134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    120,766 miles
    Test number
    477371514072
    • NoteBoth front seat belts slightly frayed

  16. Fail120,632 miles (+10,491)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    465616704092
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front seat belts slightly frayed

  17. Pass110,141 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,141 miles
    Test number
    138434613401
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front seat belts webbing slightly damaged
    • NoteSpare wheel not fitted to rear door retaing bolts petruding

  18. Fail110,141 miles (+6,446)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,141 miles
    Test number
    966021113081
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front seat belts webbing slightly damaged
    • NoteSpare wheel not fitted to rear door retaing bolts petruding

  19. Pass103,695 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,695 miles
    Test number
    385790612074
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc worn
    • NoteOil leak front diff pinion
    • NoteSlight play drop arm ball joint /dust cover split

  20. Fail103,691 miles (+10,229)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,691 miles
    Test number
    137990912014
    • FailureNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc worn
    • NoteOil leak front diff pinion
    • NoteSlight play drop arm ball joint /dust cover split

  21. Pass93,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    777126801090
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

  22. Fail93,462 miles (+8,541)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    745954801034
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

  23. Pass84,921 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,921 miles
    Test number
    630543439269
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight axle oil weap from osf swivel joint

  24. Fail84,920 miles (+3,885)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,920 miles
    Test number
    660459829207
    • FailureFront Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight axle oil weap from osf swivel joint

  25. Pass81,035 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,035 miles
    Test number
    994667818024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    141903517014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,514 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    520598546389
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L26 MRW

Does L26 MRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MRW is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MRW?
The MOT on L26 MRW is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MRW done?
L26 MRW was recorded at 173,361 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,103 miles a year.
Has L26 MRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MRW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L26 MRW 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 MRW find?
L26 MRW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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