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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L29 BLKMOT history

L29 BLK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L29 BLK black 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,195 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 BLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 BLK was last recorded at 107,195 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,599 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,596 miles
Average per year
2,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,195 miles
  • 2025 – 104,599 miles
  • 2024 – 102,163 miles
  • 2023 – 99,393 miles
  • 2022 – 96,571 miles
  • 2021 – 93,100 miles
  • 2020 – 89,736 miles
  • 2017 – 89,441 miles
  • 2016 – 86,683 miles
  • 2015 – 81,849 miles
  • 2014 – 80,391 miles
  • 2012 – 78,556 miles
  • 2011 – 75,609 miles
  • 2010 – 72,218 miles
  • 2009 – 67,523 miles
  • 2008 – 64,635 miles
  • 2006 – 56,564 miles
  • 2005 – 50,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,195 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (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.

  • N/s diff seal slightly damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,195 miles (+2,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,195 miles
    Test number
    914588677069
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,599 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,599 miles
    Test number
    214179486178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass102,163 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,163 miles
    Test number
    836957331292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass99,393 miles (+2,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,393 miles
    Test number
    456225547840
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,571 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,571 miles
    Test number
    942598315961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,100 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,100 miles
    Test number
    138854503014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,097 miles (+3,361)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    246752563561
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass89,736 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,736 miles
    Test number
    328407999595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,441 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,441 miles
    Test number
    114511163267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,683 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,683 miles
    Test number
    633761049421
    • AdvisoryN/s diff seal slightly damp

  11. Fail86,630 miles (+4,781)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    380251668081
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s diff seal slightly damp

  12. Pass81,849 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,849 miles
    Test number
    978227495012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,391 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    329314224011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVery little reserve travel on park brake

  14. Fail80,391 miles (+1,835)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    145984324459
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVery little reserve travel on park brake

  15. Fail78,556 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,556 miles
    Test number
    527779982022
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper split

  16. Pass78,556 miles (+2,947)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,556 miles
    Test number
    799289582003
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper split

  17. Fail75,609 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,609 miles
    Test number
    138867781067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamp around fuel filter
    • NoteRear disc,s excessively worn

  18. Pass75,609 miles (+3,391)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,609 miles
    Test number
    189027381070
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamp around fuel filter
    • NoteRear disc,s excessively worn

  19. Pass72,218 miles (+4,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    841975980089
    • NoteSlight oil leak gearbox

  20. Pass67,523 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,523 miles
    Test number
    552145389068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,635 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,635 miles
    Test number
    582167288025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,633 miles (+8,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,633 miles
    Test number
    511255288096
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. Pass56,564 miles (+5,616)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,564 miles
    Test number
    942421976264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    113581285284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 BLK

Does L29 BLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BLK is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 BLK?
The MOT on L29 BLK is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 BLK done?
L29 BLK was recorded at 107,195 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,769 miles a year.
Has L29 BLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 BLK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L29 BLK 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 L29 BLK find?
L29 BLK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, and 1 more.

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