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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,495 cc

L30 TMJMOT history

L30 TMJ is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

L30 TMJ silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,001 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 TMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 TMJ was last recorded at 184,001 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,974 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
10,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,001 miles
  • 2025 – 169,753 miles
  • 2024 – 164,182 miles
  • 2023 – 160,576 miles
  • 2022 – 157,486 miles
  • 2020 – 146,901 miles
  • 2019 – 123,854 miles
  • 2018 – 109,807 miles
  • 2017 – 96,298 miles
  • 2016 – 82,343 miles
  • 2015 – 74,753 miles
  • 2014 – 66,896 miles
  • 2013 – 57,433 miles
  • 2012 – 42,970 miles
  • 2011 – 32,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,001 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,001 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,001 miles
    Test number
    769020763200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  2. Fail183,974 miles (+14,221)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,974 miles
    Test number
    685053560886
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Pass169,753 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,753 miles
    Test number
    161433745828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,182 miles (+3,606)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,182 miles
    Test number
    977090984896
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Pass160,576 miles (+3,090)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,576 miles
    Test number
    689334743735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass157,486 miles (+10,585)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,486 miles
    Test number
    795149456675
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass146,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,901 miles
    Test number
    552441435931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,901 miles (+11,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,901 miles
    Test number
    358282577739
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,715 miles
    Test number
    859725068851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,715 miles (+11,861)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,715 miles
    Test number
    909915986369
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    213886069447
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread stepping

  12. Fail123,848 miles (+14,041)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,848 miles
    Test number
    474738425523
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread stepping

  13. Pass109,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,807 miles
    Test number
    400677727402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,807 miles (+13,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,807 miles
    Test number
    883695851003
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (8.2.3)

  15. Pass96,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    943111708000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,298 miles (+13,955)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    470954707904
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront differential/propshaft seal has slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass82,343 miles (+7,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,343 miles
    Test number
    980906081908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass74,753 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    599778425008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePropshaft rear uj slight movement

  19. Fail74,753 miles (+7,857)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    729758325053
    • FailureBrake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePropshaft rear uj slight movement

  20. Pass66,896 miles (+9,463)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    148298824426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres are stepped on inner edge

  21. Pass57,433 miles (+14,463)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,433 miles
    Test number
    398128833092
    • NoteCould not inspect brake pads through road wheels
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  22. Pass42,970 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    948765622005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,054 miles
    Test number
    529032421019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 TMJ

Does L30 TMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 TMJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 TMJ?
The MOT on L30 TMJ is valid until 16 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 TMJ done?
L30 TMJ was recorded at 184,001 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 10,139 miles a year.
Has L30 TMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 TMJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 TMJ 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 TMJ find?
L30 TMJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; nearside rear wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; offside front wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch, and 1 more.

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