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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L30 MKFMOT history

L30 MKF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

L30 MKF black 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,794 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MKF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MKF was last recorded at 124,794 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,751 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
1,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,794 miles
  • 2025 – 122,588 miles
  • 2024 – 122,125 miles
  • 2022 – 118,731 miles
  • 2021 – 115,530 miles
  • 2020 – 112,621 miles
  • 2018 – 111,186 miles
  • 2017 – 109,875 miles
  • 2016 – 106,737 miles
  • 2014 – 106,503 miles
  • 2013 – 105,770 miles
  • 2012 – 104,965 miles
  • 2011 – 104,098 miles
  • 2010 – 102,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Floor pan corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,794 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,794 miles
    Test number
    330992129231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,751 miles (+2,163)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,751 miles
    Test number
    366457258242
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,588 miles
    Test number
    503672240728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,588 miles (+463)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,588 miles
    Test number
    444019875581
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass122,125 miles (+3,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,125 miles
    Test number
    209584762520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,731 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,731 miles
    Test number
    235228115461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer swivel joint slight leak

  7. Pass115,530 miles (+2,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    601626668711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass112,621 miles (+1,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,621 miles
    Test number
    986100534044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass111,186 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,186 miles
    Test number
    289239094758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail111,176 miles (+1,301)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,176 miles
    Test number
    423462425464
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass109,875 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,875 miles
    Test number
    889879681611
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail109,831 miles (+3,094)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,831 miles
    Test number
    143877253811
    • FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass106,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    206685164444
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail106,737 miles (+234)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    744616930374
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail106,503 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,503 miles
    Test number
    648312134312
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass106,503 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,503 miles
    Test number
    958242434322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,770 miles (+805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,770 miles
    Test number
    685027873224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass104,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,965 miles
    Test number
    687521842267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,965 miles (+867)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,965 miles
    Test number
    377033932212
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass104,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,098 miles
    Test number
    339284931486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,098 miles (+1,368)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,098 miles
    Test number
    156584921276
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

  22. Pass102,730 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,730 miles
    Test number
    352665930490
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler
    • NoteVehicle has been undersealed all over

Questions about L30 MKF

Does L30 MKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MKF is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MKF?
The MOT on L30 MKF is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MKF done?
L30 MKF was recorded at 124,794 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,418 miles a year.
Has L30 MKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MKF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 MKF 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 MKF find?
L30 MKF passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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