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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L31 GLRMOT history

L31 GLR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 205,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

L31 GLR grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
205,135 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 GLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 GLR was last recorded at 205,135 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,768 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
367 miles
Average per year
2,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,135 miles
  • 2025 – 204,768 miles
  • 2024 – 204,038 miles
  • 2010 – 195,921 miles
  • 2008 – 179,679 miles
  • 2007 – 172,534 miles
  • 2006 – 163,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,135 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,135 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    205,135 miles
    Test number
    359316127494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass204,768 miles (+730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    204,768 miles
    Test number
    953045550905
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,038 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    204,038 miles
    Test number
    691044490982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,921 miles (+3,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    195,921 miles
    Test number
    803100080123
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  5. Fail192,635 miles (+12,956)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,635 miles
    Test number
    211510620172
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChassis corroding
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear antiroll bar bushes worn

  6. Pass179,679 miles (+7,145)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    179,679 miles
    Test number
    412870538426
    • NoteParking brake needs ajusting
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in steering box arm balljoint
    • NoteSurface corrosion on chassis

  7. Pass172,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    172,534 miles
    Test number
    944728447232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail172,534 miles (+9,497)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,534 miles
    Test number
    681573047212
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

  9. Pass163,037 miles (+182)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    163,037 miles
    Test number
    853672146240
    • NoteAdvise anti slip device split & worn on one edge change as soon as possible
    • NoteAdvise bull bar loose
    • NoteAdvise o/s seat belt webbing fured
    • NoteAdvise slight lift in o/s drag link end
    • NoteAdvise slight play in all wheel bearings

  10. Fail162,855 miles6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,855 miles
    Test number
    660866726292
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAdvise bull bar loose
    • NoteAdvise pedel rubber split & worn change as soon as possible

Questions about L31 GLR

Does L31 GLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 GLR is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 GLR?
The MOT on L31 GLR is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 GLR done?
L31 GLR was recorded at 205,135 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 2,124 miles a year.
Has L31 GLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 GLR has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on L31 GLR 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 L31 GLR find?
L31 GLR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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