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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L30 DCMMOT history

L30 DCM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

L30 DCM 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 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
189,431 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 DCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 DCM was last recorded at 189,431 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 2,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,041 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,390 miles
Average per year
5,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,431 miles
  • 2022 – 187,041 miles
  • 2021 – 182,842 miles
  • 2020 – 180,139 miles
  • 2019 – 176,372 miles
  • 2018 – 169,914 miles
  • 2017 – 164,260 miles
  • 2016 – 162,362 miles
  • 2015 – 156,317 miles
  • 2014 – 150,173 miles
  • 2013 – 148,391 miles
  • 2012 – 148,165 miles
  • 2011 – 147,964 miles
  • 2010 – 147,515 miles
  • 2009 – 146,823 miles
  • 2008 – 127,251 miles
  • 2007 – 112,814 miles
  • 2006 – 98,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,431 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,431 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,431 miles
    Test number
    665489606529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,041 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    187,041 miles
    Test number
    982223479059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,842 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    182,842 miles
    Test number
    865260443299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,139 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,139 miles
    Test number
    920018306632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,372 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    176,372 miles
    Test number
    544960865924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,914 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    169,914 miles
    Test number
    394379975462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,260 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    164,260 miles
    Test number
    807842119527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,362 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    162,362 miles
    Test number
    135203427388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,317 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    156,317 miles
    Test number
    218789695124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    150,173 miles
    Test number
    787229604270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,165 miles (+1,774)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,165 miles
    Test number
    815429004292
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront prop rear U/J
  12. Pass148,391 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    148,391 miles
    Test number
    158717743320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  13. Fail148,391 miles (+226)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,391 miles
    Test number
    427817843477
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  14. Pass148,165 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    148,165 miles
    Test number
    528256042341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  15. Fail148,165 miles (+201)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,165 miles
    Test number
    737446942338
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  16. Pass147,964 miles (+449)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    147,964 miles
    Test number
    197070451378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
  17. Pass147,515 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    147,515 miles
    Test number
    462520350306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass146,823 miles (+7,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    146,823 miles
    Test number
    831223059375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  19. Pass139,041 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    139,041 miles
    Test number
    171109779444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront seat belts marked through being trapped in door catches
  20. Fail139,041 miles (+11,790)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,041 miles
    Test number
    854369479056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront seat belts marked through being trapped in door catches
  21. Pass127,251 miles (+14,437)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    127,251 miles
    Test number
    194210388079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,814 miles (+14,725)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    814835387047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    98,089 miles
    Test number
    271674976061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,089 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,089 miles
    Test number
    692523776043
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePark brake close to the end of its reserve travel

Questions about L30 DCM

Does L30 DCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 DCM expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 DCM?
The MOT on L30 DCM expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 DCM done?
L30 DCM was recorded at 189,431 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 5,431 miles a year.
Has L30 DCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 DCM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on L30 DCM 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 L30 DCM find?
L30 DCM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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