Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
L29 MAWMOT history
L29 MAW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 90,296 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,009 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 MAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 MAW was last recorded at 90,296 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,258 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 4,009 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 90,296 miles
- 2024 – 89,577 miles
- 2023 – 88,597 miles
- 2022 – 88,575 miles
- 2021 – 87,437 miles
- 2020 – 85,105 miles
- 2019 – 81,221 miles
- 2018 – 76,999 miles
- 2017 – 73,280 miles
- 2016 – 70,153 miles
- 2015 – 65,975 miles
- 2014 – 62,742 miles
- 2013 – 57,328 miles
- 2012 – 44,319 miles
- 2011 – 39,540 miles
- 2010 – 34,854 miles
- 2009 – 27,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,296 miles
- AdvisoryNearside front indicator lamp slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside front outer hub seal slightly leakingRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySide inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the testRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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.
Nearside front indicator assy slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,296 miles (+38)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 90,296 miles
- Test number
- 825897259203
- AdvisoryNearside front indicator lamp slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Fail90,258 miles (+681)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,258 miles
- Test number
- 407896148283
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front indicator lamp slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Pass89,577 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,577 miles
- Test number
- 416578489255
- AdvisoryNearside front indicator assy slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Fail89,577 miles (+980)1 major3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,577 miles
- Test number
- 428900162543
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front of road wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside front indicator assy slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Pass88,597 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 88,597 miles
- Test number
- 923836362626
- AdvisoryNearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Fail88,575 miles (+1,138)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,575 miles
- Test number
- 186451176973
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
- AdvisorySide inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Pass87,437 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 87,437 miles
- Test number
- 653626099541
- AdvisorySide inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Fail87,435 miles (+2,330)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,435 miles
- Test number
- 392520807804
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisorySide inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Pass85,105 miles (+3,884)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 85,105 miles
- Test number
- 702840267989
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front of road wheel (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
Pass81,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 81,221 miles
- Test number
- 663252186377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,221 miles (+4,222)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,221 miles
- Test number
- 233290994694
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint on the steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,999 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 76,999 miles
- Test number
- 920833233609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,896 miles (+3,616)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,896 miles
- Test number
- 977299335068
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour all indicators (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass73,280 miles (+3,127)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 73,280 miles
- Test number
- 858732868746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,153 miles (+4,178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 70,153 miles
- Test number
- 151200788264
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades started to split
Pass65,975 miles (+3,233)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 65,975 miles
- Test number
- 668665895179
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres cracking
- NoteHeadlight beam patterns poor
Pass62,742 miles (+5,414)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 62,742 miles
- Test number
- 996790824202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,328 miles (+13,009)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 57,328 miles
- Test number
- 568842103108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,319 miles (+4,779)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 44,319 miles
- Test number
- 285964502186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,540 miles (+4,686)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,540 miles
- Test number
- 737786561053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,854 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,854 miles
- Test number
- 431500370092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,851 miles
- Test number
- 172418060492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,851 miles (+7,394)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,851 miles
- Test number
- 991338060023
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass27,457 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 27,457 miles
- Test number
- 814643039176
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNearside front steering sphere has slight oil leak
Questions about L29 MAW
- Does L29 MAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L29 MAW expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L29 MAW?
- The MOT on L29 MAW expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L29 MAW done?
- L29 MAW was recorded at 90,296 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 4,009 miles a year.
- Has L29 MAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 MAW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L29 MAW 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 MAW find?
- L29 MAW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front indicator lamp slightly loose; nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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