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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L2 MTOMOT history

L2 MTO is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 129,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L2 MTO white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,239 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 MTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 MTO was last recorded at 129,239 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,595 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,644 miles
Average per year
5,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,239 miles
  • 2025 – 126,595 miles
  • 2024 – 124,160 miles
  • 2023 – 121,549 miles
  • 2022 – 117,805 miles
  • 2021 – 114,475 miles
  • 2020 – 111,165 miles
  • 2019 – 106,105 miles
  • 2018 – 99,982 miles
  • 2016 – 92,747 miles
  • 2015 – 85,660 miles
  • 2014 – 77,333 miles
  • 2013 – 68,875 miles
  • 2012 – 61,962 miles
  • 2011 – 55,753 miles
  • 2010 – 49,314 miles
  • 2009 – 42,612 miles
  • 2008 – 36,146 miles
  • 2007 – 29,910 miles
  • 2006 – 24,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,239 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer hub seal leaking slightly
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear joint.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,239 miles (+2,644)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,239 miles
    Test number
    151352020904
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  2. Pass126,595 miles (+2,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,595 miles
    Test number
    210253791628
    • AdvisoryN/S Headlamp glass damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass124,160 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,160 miles
    Test number
    877186770034
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail124,160 miles (+2,611)2 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,160 miles
    Test number
    316061266441
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass121,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,549 miles
    Test number
    627511305907
    • AdvisoryN/S headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail121,549 miles (+3,744)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,549 miles
    Test number
    579540170570
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass117,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,805 miles
    Test number
    453423016378
    • AdvisoryN/S Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail117,805 miles (+3,330)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,805 miles
    Test number
    700718432691
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass114,475 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,475 miles
    Test number
    465018344485
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail114,473 miles (+3,308)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,473 miles
    Test number
    226676994605
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,165 miles
    Test number
    107139734908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Fail111,165 miles (+5,060)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,165 miles
    Test number
    235504728130
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass106,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,105 miles
    Test number
    399657020797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,105 miles (+6,123)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,105 miles
    Test number
    519078936749
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass99,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    416870162238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail99,982 miles (+7,235)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    410630037853
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass92,747 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,747 miles
    Test number
    776700973064
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail92,747 miles (+7,087)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,747 miles
    Test number
    365609102370
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass85,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    499570295035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail85,660 miles (+8,327)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    509629985003
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass77,333 miles (+8,458)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    755782814188
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded
    • NoteSlight leak,steering box

  22. Fail68,875 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    737978273050
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass68,875 miles (+6,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    887808073047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass61,962 miles (+6,209)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,962 miles
    Test number
    195174372047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSmall chips in screen
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear crossmember

  25. Pass55,753 miles (+6,439)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    356922281057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass49,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,314 miles
    Test number
    230055570070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,314 miles (+6,702)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,314 miles
    Test number
    323085770009
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass42,612 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,612 miles
    Test number
    313730679081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,146 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    153498878029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass29,910 miles (+296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    192391087093
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Fail29,614 miles (+5,161)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,614 miles
    Test number
    974449557062
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  32. Pass24,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    141701566452
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L2 MTO

Does L2 MTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 MTO is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 MTO?
The MOT on L2 MTO is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 MTO done?
L2 MTO was recorded at 129,239 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,229 miles a year.
Has L2 MTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 MTO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 MTO 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 L2 MTO find?
L2 MTO passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 15 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 12 more.

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