
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L27 NDEMOT history
L27 NDE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 158,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 158,220 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 2,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 NDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 NDE was last recorded at 158,220 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,220 miles · 29 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,220 miles
- 2025 – 158,220 miles
- 2024 – 155,646 miles
- 2023 – 155,478 miles
- 2022 – 154,240 miles
- 2021 – 153,558 miles
- 2020 – 152,483 miles
- 2019 – 152,371 miles
- 2017 – 150,661 miles
- 2016 – 144,728 miles
- 2015 – 140,329 miles
- 2014 – 136,570 miles
- 2013 – 131,243 miles
- 2012 – 130,014 miles
- 2011 – 127,753 miles
- 2010 – 124,334 miles
- 2009 – 120,247 miles
- 2008 – 115,559 miles
- 2007 – 111,540 miles
- 2006 – 102,004 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 158,220 miles
- Test number
- 950993973219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,220 miles (+2,574)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,220 miles
- Test number
- 624702967694
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter, front diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySound proofing under bonnet insecure
Pass155,646 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 155,646 miles
- Test number
- 797497427042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail155,646 miles (+168)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,646 miles
- Test number
- 736735368477
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass155,478 miles (+1,238)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 155,478 miles
- Test number
- 279926506415
- AdvisoryFront bonnet sound proofing insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,240 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 154,240 miles
- Test number
- 262633631033
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,240 miles (+682)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,240 miles
- Test number
- 522924046914
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,558 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 153,558 miles
- Test number
- 241359601818
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail153,558 miles (+1,075)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,558 miles
- Test number
- 562718242997
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass152,483 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 152,483 miles
- Test number
- 571399465481
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorroded and holed on nearside footwell
- AdvisoryFront axle both swivel seals leaking slightly
- AdvisorySlight play in steering
Fail152,483 miles (+112)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,483 miles
- Test number
- 562105635146
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorroded and holed on nearside footwell
- AdvisoryFront axle both swivel seals leaking slightly
- AdvisorySlight play in steering
Pass152,371 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 152,371 miles
- Test number
- 115088757662
- AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking slightly
- AdvisoryFootwell/bulkhead not bolted to bracket on chassis n/s/f
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,371 miles (+1,710)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,371 miles
- Test number
- 849702442091
- MajorAdditional braking device obviously defective Transmission brake seized on (1.1.19 (b))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose belt not bolted down (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake (transmission brake) seized on so lever does has excessive free play (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Universal joint has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit Auxiliary towbar socket wiring un-insulated (not wired in to anything) and loose (4.10 (b) (ii))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking slightly
- AdvisoryFootwell/bulkhead not bolted to bracket on chassis n/s/f
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,661 miles (+86)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 150,661 miles
- Test number
- 502319850720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail150,575 miles (+5,847)2 dangerous8 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,575 miles
- Test number
- 948549205772
- DangerousOffside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
- DangerousSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to outer side wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
Pass144,728 miles (+118)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 144,728 miles
- Test number
- 759369203701
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slightly frayed
- AdvisoryBulk head starting to corrode
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded in parts
- AdvisoryNearside footwell corroded and holed
- AdvisorySlight play in steering/suspension
Fail144,610 miles (+4,281)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,610 miles
- Test number
- 706213589421
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside footwell at rear (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front seatbelts slightly frayed
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded in places
- AdvisoryNearside footwell corroded and holed
- AdvisorySlight play in steering/suspension
Pass140,329 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 140,329 miles
- Test number
- 759130665130
- 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)
Fail140,291 miles (+3,721)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,291 miles
- Test number
- 908763655168
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass136,570 miles (+141)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 136,570 miles
- Test number
- 677748944192
- 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)
- NoteBoth front axle swivels leaking
Fail136,429 miles (+5,186)6 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,429 miles
- Test number
- 565555134168
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front axle swivels leaking
Pass131,243 miles (+1,229)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 131,243 miles
- Test number
- 135762713160
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteParking brake possibly sticking on
Pass130,014 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 130,014 miles
- Test number
- 589024312172
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail130,014 miles (+2,261)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,014 miles
- Test number
- 856684612143
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded, not excessive
Pass127,753 miles (+3,419)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 127,753 miles
- Test number
- 528311211109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass124,334 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 124,334 miles
- Test number
- 242469430152
- NoteSlight corrosion on n/s/f chassis
Fail124,326 miles (+4,079)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,326 miles
- Test number
- 410279430167
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- NoteSlight corrosion on n/s/f chassis
Pass120,247 miles (+4,688)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 120,247 miles
- Test number
- 350239369158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,559 miles (+4,019)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 115,559 miles
- Test number
- 801475968149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 111,540 miles
- Test number
- 360483197157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,540 miles (+9,536)23 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,540 miles
- Test number
- 831159277135
- FailureFront Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
- FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAll rear seat belts fitted without reinforcment plates
- NoteBrake pedal rubber split
- NoteDrop arm ball joint worn
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass102,004 miles (+615)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 102,004 miles
- Test number
- 392873066460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,389 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,389 miles
- Test number
- 884461456233
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSlight oil leak from nearside front swivel housing
Questions about L27 NDE
- Does L27 NDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 NDE is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 NDE?
- The MOT on L27 NDE is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 NDE done?
- L27 NDE was recorded at 158,220 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
- Has L27 NDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 NDE has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L27 NDE 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 L27 NDE find?
- L27 NDE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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