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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L2 SOWMOT history

L2 SOW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L2 SOW red 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
97,012 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 SOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 SOW was last recorded at 97,012 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2018: 70,031 miles, lower than 70,156 miles on 6 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,181 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,831 miles
Average per year
2,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,012 miles
  • 2025 – 95,181 miles
  • 2024 – 91,786 miles
  • 2023 – 88,232 miles
  • 2022 – 85,219 miles
  • 2021 – 81,933 miles
  • 2019 – 74,228 miles
  • 2018 – 70,031 miles
  • 2016 – 70,156 miles
  • 2015 – 69,126 miles
  • 2014 – 68,269 miles
  • 2013 – 67,499 miles
  • 2012 – 64,659 miles
  • 2010 – 61,236 miles
  • 2009 – 56,632 miles
  • 2008 – 52,103 miles
  • 2007 – 45,257 miles
  • 2006 – 40,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,012 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper ends tape up
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer outer step damage
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Front Outer side step damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,012 miles (+1,831)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    744296524946
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper ends tape up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer outer step damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,181 miles (+135)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,181 miles
    Test number
    637028283997
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer side step damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,046 miles (+3,260)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,046 miles
    Test number
    102041140775
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer side step damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,786 miles (+3,554)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    791901766655
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,232 miles (+3,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,232 miles
    Test number
    624812561784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass85,219 miles (+3,286)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,219 miles
    Test number
    448164537824
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,933 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    815349859039
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,933 miles (+7,705)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    601316787133
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer N/S FRONT OUTER STEP DAMAGED/BENT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,228 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,228 miles
    Test number
    886175323595
    • AdvisoryCentral Front cross bar bent and damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer side step damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,147 miles (+4,116)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    924537023256
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front cross bar bent and damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer side step damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,031 miles (-125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,031 miles
    Test number
    579158172520
    • AdvisoryCentral Front cross bar bent
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shocker bushes slighy play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,156 miles (+1,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    599824364347
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Body has slight corrosion cross bar bent (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass69,126 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    516051135166
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail69,126 miles (+857)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    899161935115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass68,269 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    868851054045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,499 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,499 miles
    Test number
    105723203463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,659 miles (+3,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,659 miles
    Test number
    716903202026
    • NoteRear shock absorber top bushes slight deterioration

  18. Pass61,236 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,236 miles
    Test number
    161999440322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,228 miles (+4,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    481101840342
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass56,632 miles (+4,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    442277579122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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. Pass52,103 miles (+6,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,103 miles
    Test number
    472976158124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,257 miles (+4,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,257 miles
    Test number
    472827377106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,547 miles
    Test number
    392498676138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 SOW

Does L2 SOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 SOW is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 SOW?
The MOT on L2 SOW is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 SOW done?
L2 SOW was recorded at 97,012 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,838 miles a year.
Has L2 SOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 SOW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 SOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 SOW find?
L2 SOW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front bumper ends tape up; nearside front outer outer step damage, and 3 more.

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