Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc
L30 DEFMOT history
L30 DEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,795 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 70,795 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 30 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L30 DEF was last recorded at 70,795 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 66,980 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,815 miles
- Average per year
- 5,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 70,795 miles
- 2024 – 66,980 miles
- 2023 – 62,605 miles
- 2022 – 60,125 miles
- 2021 – 53,615 miles
- 2020 – 48,133 miles
- 2019 – 43,487 miles
- 2018 – 34,928 miles
- 2017 – 25,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,795 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central rear view mirror missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 21 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,795 miles (+3,815)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 70,795 miles
- Test number
- 608200369200
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass66,980 miles (+4,375)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 66,980 miles
- Test number
- 746553980247
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront BOTH front hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT and REAR (0.1 (b))
Pass62,605 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 62,605 miles
- Test number
- 365588303588
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail62,603 miles (+2,478)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,603 miles
- Test number
- 318380653768
- DangerousOffside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass60,125 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 60,125 miles
- Test number
- 853488867258
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCentral rear view mirror missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail60,124 miles (+6,509)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,124 miles
- Test number
- 745184801170
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCentral rear view mirror missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass53,615 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 53,615 miles
- Test number
- 410957124706
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail53,615 miles (+5,482)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,615 miles
- Test number
- 508502559333
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass48,133 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 48,133 miles
- Test number
- 329793555703
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail48,133 miles (+4,646)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,133 miles
- Test number
- 256210153409
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass43,487 miles (+8,559)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 43,487 miles
- Test number
- 248290367050
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass34,928 miles (+8,991)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 34,928 miles
- Test number
- 390516743974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass25,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 25,937 miles
- Test number
- 178803545221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L30 DEF
- Does L30 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 DEF is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L30 DEF?
- The MOT on L30 DEF is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L30 DEF done?
- L30 DEF was recorded at 70,795 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
- Has L30 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 DEF has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L30 DEF 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 DEF find?
- L30 DEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 5 more.
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