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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L27 ROVMOT history

L27 ROV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jul 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 37 MOT tests, with 362,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L27 ROV green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
362,680 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
37
22 passed · 15 failed
Per year
12,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 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
1996
First used
5 Jul 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 ROV was last recorded at 362,680 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 8,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
354,670 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8,010 miles
Average per year
12,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 362,680 miles
  • 2025 – 354,670 miles
  • 2024 – 344,973 miles
  • 2023 – 334,984 miles
  • 2022 – 325,053 miles
  • 2021 – 315,078 miles
  • 2020 – 304,913 miles
  • 2019 – 293,367 miles
  • 2018 – 281,598 miles
  • 2017 – 268,046 miles
  • 2016 – 241,805 miles
  • 2015 – 226,234 miles
  • 2014 – 210,184 miles
  • 2013 – 194,126 miles
  • 2012 – 179,508 miles
  • 2010 – 162,073 miles
  • 2009 – 152,741 miles
  • 2008 – 136,060 miles
  • 2007 – 119,575 miles
  • 2006 – 108,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass362,680 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

37 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass362,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    362,680 miles
    Test number
    163141205179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail362,680 miles (+8,010)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    362,680 miles
    Test number
    956331384480
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass354,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    354,670 miles
    Test number
    850417460782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail354,670 miles (+9,697)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    354,670 miles
    Test number
    247148017839
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass344,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    344,973 miles
    Test number
    501196029380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail344,973 miles (+9,989)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    344,973 miles
    Test number
    945573792331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass334,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    334,984 miles
    Test number
    853119757493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail334,984 miles (+9,931)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    334,984 miles
    Test number
    226099867803
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass325,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    325,053 miles
    Test number
    338106874608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail325,053 miles (+9,975)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,053 miles
    Test number
    131999859000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass315,078 miles (+10,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    315,078 miles
    Test number
    959559906177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass304,913 miles (+11,546)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    304,913 miles
    Test number
    676741985528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass293,367 miles (+11,769)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    293,367 miles
    Test number
    610982009078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass281,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    281,598 miles
    Test number
    727395191428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail281,598 miles (+13,552)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,598 miles
    Test number
    179786123323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass268,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    268,046 miles
    Test number
    419777284744
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail268,046 miles (+11,303)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,046 miles
    Test number
    804445888104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass256,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    256,743 miles
    Test number
    814633830297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail256,743 miles (+14,938)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,743 miles
    Test number
    643444510663
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass241,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    241,805 miles
    Test number
    851923952532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail241,805 miles (+15,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,805 miles
    Test number
    657639263236
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass226,234 miles (+16,050)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    226,234 miles
    Test number
    885369305083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass210,184 miles (+16,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    210,184 miles
    Test number
    627947514070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass194,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    194,126 miles
    Test number
    135892713098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail194,126 miles (+14,618)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,126 miles
    Test number
    928832513050
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass179,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    179,508 miles
    Test number
    125078812448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail179,508 miles (+17,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,508 miles
    Test number
    839108112085
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Fail162,073 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,073 miles
    Test number
    312492950360
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass162,073 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    162,073 miles
    Test number
    612662750346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail161,272 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,272 miles
    Test number
    124625860428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass161,272 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    161,272 miles
    Test number
    423515360096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail152,741 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,741 miles
    Test number
    130468769022
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  33. Pass152,741 miles (+16,681)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    152,741 miles
    Test number
    301378369055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail136,060 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,060 miles
    Test number
    421365268070
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  35. Pass136,060 miles (+16,485)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    136,060 miles
    Test number
    451225668052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass119,575 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    119,575 miles
    Test number
    140072457031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass108,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    108,624 miles
    Test number
    452505756034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 ROV

Does L27 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 ROV is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 ROV?
The MOT on L27 ROV is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 ROV done?
L27 ROV was recorded at 362,680 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 12,302 miles a year.
Has L27 ROV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 ROV has failed 15 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 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 L27 ROV find?
L27 ROV passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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