
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
L27 OWLMOT history
L27 OWL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 83,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 83,918 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 OWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 OWL was last recorded at 83,918 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 7,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Dec 2022: 61,904 miles, lower than 419,482 miles on 20 Nov 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 76,830 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,918 miles
- 2024 – 76,830 miles
- 2023 – 69,503 miles
- 2022 – 61,904 miles
- 2018 – 419,482 miles
- 2017 – 401,981 miles
- 2016 – 386,673 miles
- 2015 – 367,840 miles
- 2014 – 349,842 miles
- 2013 – 333,504 miles
- 2012 – 315,225 miles
- 2011 – 296,864 miles
- 2010 – 277,574 miles
- 2009 – 258,516 miles
- 2008 – 237,006 miles
- 2007 – 212,786 miles
- 2006 – 189,138 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting rear central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))
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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Surface corrosion to most of the chassis
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,918 miles (+7,088)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 83,918 miles
- Test number
- 585798667999
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting rear central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))
Pass76,830 miles (+7,327)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 76,830 miles
- Test number
- 355631700954
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all, just
Pass69,503 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 69,503 miles
- Test number
- 247075564770
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail69,503 miles (+7,599)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,503 miles
- Test number
- 234821881445
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass61,904 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 61,904 miles
- Test number
- 479658714605
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 467228544239
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main body rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 283413663329
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main body rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 476066796801
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 987741805755
- AdvisoryRear bed corroded / holed in none prescribed areas
Fail419,482 miles (+17,501)2 dangerous15 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 419,482 miles
- Test number
- 697722566598
- DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorCentral Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking near reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass401,981 miles (+3)1 dangerous10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 401,981 miles
- Test number
- 540918352016
- DangerousOil leak From engine onto exhaust
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak From rear diff
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to most of the chassis
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail401,978 miles (+15,305)1 dangerous10 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 401,978 miles
- Test number
- 635109916273
- DangerousOil leak From engine onto exhaust
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bull bar (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak From rear diff
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to most of the chassis
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass386,673 miles (+27)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 386,673 miles
- Test number
- 639662753074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to most of the chassis
Fail386,646 miles (+18,806)14 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 386,646 miles
- Test number
- 296677168923
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to most of the chassis
Pass367,840 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 367,840 miles
- Test number
- 875965536523
- AdvisoryBad oil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail367,839 miles (+17,997)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 367,839 miles
- Test number
- 845849089829
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryBad oil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass349,842 miles (+3)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 349,842 miles
- Test number
- 836401514329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail349,839 miles (+16,335)20 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 349,839 miles
- Test number
- 258481804314
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass333,504 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 333,504 miles
- Test number
- 796079013383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail333,491 miles (+18,266)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 333,491 miles
- Test number
- 336227013355
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass315,225 miles (+2)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 315,225 miles
- Test number
- 757291912399
- NoteEngine has a slight oil leak, Transfer box has a slight oil leak
- NoteNearside front tyre has a nail in tread
Fail315,223 miles (+18,359)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 315,223 miles
- Test number
- 419230812444
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine has a slight oil leak, Transfer box has a slight oil leak
- NoteExhaust middle box has a minor gas leak
- NoteNearside front tyre has a nail in tread
Pass296,864 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 296,864 miles
- Test number
- 545033211387
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail296,862 miles (+19,288)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,862 miles
- Test number
- 459151211391
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass277,574 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 277,574 miles
- Test number
- 574321820314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail277,573 miles (+19,057)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,573 miles
- Test number
- 902130220344
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass258,516 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 258,516 miles
- Test number
- 631597119356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail258,516 miles (+21,510)17 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,516 miles
- Test number
- 903626319362
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass237,006 miles7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 237,006 miles
- Test number
- 244407218314
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
- NoteFront no-plate has slight de-lamination
- NoteNSR light guard insecure
- NoteOS sidestep support corroded
Fail237,004 miles (+24,218)3 failures7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,004 miles
- Test number
- 823287218377
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
- NoteFront no-plate has slight de-lamination
- NoteNSR light guard insecure
- NoteOS sidestep support corroded
Pass212,786 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 212,786 miles
- Test number
- 270696017330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail212,784 miles (+23,646)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,784 miles
- Test number
- 283236017369
- FailureCentre Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass189,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 189,138 miles
- Test number
- 451133016497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 OWL
- Does L27 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 OWL is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L27 OWL?
- The MOT on L27 OWL is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 OWL done?
- L27 OWL was recorded at 83,918 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025.
- Has L27 OWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 OWL has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L27 OWL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L27 OWL find?
- L27 OWL passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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