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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L30 RVRMOT history

L30 RVR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L30 RVR blue 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 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,801 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 RVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 RVR was last recorded at 114,801 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,693 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,108 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,801 miles
  • 2025 – 107,693 miles
  • 2023 – 102,567 miles
  • 2021 – 101,347 miles
  • 2019 – 83,198 miles
  • 2018 – 72,749 miles
  • 2017 – 64,355 miles
  • 2016 – 54,208 miles
  • 2015 – 54,087 miles
  • 2014 – 51,988 miles
  • 2013 – 40,009 miles
  • 2012 – 29,904 miles
  • 2011 – 29,161 miles
  • 2010 – 26,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,801 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing on buckle missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,801 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    436261614753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,693 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    923833276636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing on buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,692 miles (+5,125)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,692 miles
    Test number
    884604528511
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing on buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,567 miles (+1,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,567 miles
    Test number
    774094901841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    893488429948
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    147590855532
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,198 miles (+10,449)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    209197575339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,749 miles (+8,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    815490646210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass64,355 miles (+10,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,355 miles
    Test number
    685205581295
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass54,208 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,208 miles
    Test number
    891874660779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,087 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,087 miles
    Test number
    230901008575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,988 miles (+11,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    155282284261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass40,009 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,009 miles
    Test number
    649890243018
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail40,003 miles (+10,099)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    577889033088
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail29,904 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    126650042408
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  16. Pass29,904 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    287670442013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,161 miles
    Test number
    147504351138
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail29,161 miles (+2,600)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,161 miles
    Test number
    208663251102
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass26,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    273913150122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,561 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    893342850183
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L30 RVR

Does L30 RVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 RVR is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 RVR?
The MOT on L30 RVR is valid until 8 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 RVR done?
L30 RVR was recorded at 114,801 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has L30 RVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 RVR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 RVR 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 RVR find?
L30 RVR passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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