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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L2 UWEMOT history

L2 UWE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 306,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

L2 UWE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
306,740 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 UWE
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
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 UWE was last recorded at 306,740 miles on 19 May 2025, 7,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
299,095 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,645 miles
Average per year
7,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 306,740 miles
  • 2024 – 299,095 miles
  • 2023 – 289,354 miles
  • 2021 – 282,058 miles
  • 2019 – 276,860 miles
  • 2018 – 268,345 miles
  • 2017 – 267,607 miles
  • 2016 – 266,341 miles
  • 2015 – 266,331 miles
  • 2014 – 262,551 miles
  • 2013 – 256,548 miles
  • 2012 – 252,926 miles
  • 2011 – 245,541 miles
  • 2010 – 237,960 miles
  • 2009 – 228,989 miles
  • 2008 – 210,423 miles
  • 2007 – 191,229 miles
  • 2006 – 167,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,740 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front belts. (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak from engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass306,740 miles (+7,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    306,740 miles
    Test number
    840173443417
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front belts. (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass299,095 miles (+9,741)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    299,095 miles
    Test number
    496959064732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass289,354 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    289,354 miles
    Test number
    968167063776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass282,058 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    282,058 miles
    Test number
    887512418932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass276,860 miles (+8,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    276,860 miles
    Test number
    198844483100
    • AdvisoryBoth side front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryCorrosion surface under body
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension A frame ball joint dust cover damaged

  6. Pass268,345 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    268,345 miles
    Test number
    973771454054
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals oil leaks
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryRear shock bushes poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust every where

  7. Fail268,313 miles (+706)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,313 miles
    Test number
    705215470669
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear inner foot step marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front and rear inner foot step corroded in different areas marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear crossmember affected in different areas marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear with in coil spring area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and suspension
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A shape (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass267,607 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    267,607 miles
    Test number
    177045820354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area

  9. Fail267,585 miles (+1,244)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,585 miles
    Test number
    836886053258
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area

  10. Pass266,341 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    266,341 miles
    Test number
    302658799450
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail266,331 miles (+3,780)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,331 miles
    Test number
    376109483317
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail262,551 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,551 miles
    Test number
    277526554113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to body very close to seat belt mounting prescribed area.
    • NoteEvidence of oil leak from offside of rear axle,unable to fully inspect brakes for contamination due to disc covers.
    • NoteHeadlamp beam images poor.

  13. Pass262,551 miles (+6,003)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    262,551 miles
    Test number
    299376554442
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to body very close to seat belt mounting prescribed area.
    • NoteEvidence of oil leak from offside of rear axle,unable to fully inspect brakes for contamination due to disc covers.
    • NoteHeadlamp beam images poor.

  14. Pass256,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    256,548 miles
    Test number
    888465293029
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  15. Fail256,548 miles (+3,622)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,548 miles
    Test number
    139733393489
    • FailureCentre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  16. Pass252,926 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    252,926 miles
    Test number
    397094362010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass245,541 miles (+7,581)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    245,541 miles
    Test number
    256286261031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRUBBER SEAL SPLIT ON DRAG LINK END STEERING BOX END

  18. Pass237,960 miles (+8,971)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    237,960 miles
    Test number
    340989260030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass228,989 miles (+18,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    228,989 miles
    Test number
    711678369099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass210,423 miles (+19,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    210,423 miles
    Test number
    640747758033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass191,229 miles (+23,793)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    191,229 miles
    Test number
    773218257059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass167,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    167,436 miles
    Test number
    934745436018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 UWE

Does L2 UWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 UWE expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 UWE?
The MOT on L2 UWE expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 UWE done?
L2 UWE was recorded at 306,740 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 7,223 miles a year.
Has L2 UWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 UWE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L2 UWE 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 UWE find?
L2 UWE passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 3 advisories: front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front belts.; oil leak, but not excessive engine.; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box..

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