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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

L30 NTVMOT history

L30 NTV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 73,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L30 NTV black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,713 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 NTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 NTV was last recorded at 73,713 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,398 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,315 miles
Average per year
6,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,713 miles
  • 2024 – 66,398 miles
  • 2022 – 54,356 miles
  • 2020 – 46,188 miles
  • 2019 – 37,855 miles
  • 2018 – 29,187 miles
  • 2016 – 18,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,713 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper A-frame ball joint perishing
  • AdvisoryNSF & OSF Swivel seals leaking

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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside wiper rubber starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,713 miles (+7,315)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,713 miles
    Test number
    717395736806
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper A-frame ball joint perishing
    • AdvisoryNSF & OSF Swivel seals leaking
  2. Pass66,398 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    657814186574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,321 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,321 miles
    Test number
    872339170754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    757622252776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Fail54,356 miles (+3,629)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    639315285006
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass50,727 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    448879117885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,188 miles (+8,333)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    464090047204
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass37,855 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,855 miles
    Test number
    653436925166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,187 miles (+10,315)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,187 miles
    Test number
    387901949716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,872 miles
    Test number
    326285508993
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper rubber starting to split
  11. Fail18,872 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,872 miles
    Test number
    435779139987
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper rubber starting to split

Questions about L30 NTV

Does L30 NTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 NTV is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 NTV?
The MOT on L30 NTV is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 NTV done?
L30 NTV was recorded at 73,713 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,077 miles a year.
Has L30 NTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 NTV has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 NTV 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 NTV find?
L30 NTV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central rear upper a-frame ball joint perishing; nsf & osf swivel seals leaking.

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