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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,492 cc

L31 RKOMOT history

L31 RKO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

L31 RKO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
95,451 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 RKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 RKO was last recorded at 95,451 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2024: 95,447 miles, lower than 96,063 miles on 20 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,447 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,451 miles
  • 2024 – 95,447 miles
  • 2022 – 96,063 miles
  • 2021 – 92,835 miles
  • 2020 – 89,635 miles
  • 2019 – 84,910 miles
  • 2018 – 80,656 miles
  • 2017 – 76,691 miles
  • 2016 – 74,239 miles
  • 2015 – 70,415 miles
  • 2014 – 66,602 miles
  • 2013 – 61,916 miles
  • 2012 – 57,392 miles
  • 2011 – 52,006 miles
  • 2010 – 47,033 miles
  • 2009 – 41,763 miles
  • 2008 – 36,124 miles
  • 2007 – 28,021 miles
  • 2006 – 23,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,451 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear body mount x member heavily corroded[in front of rear wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear lateral chassis member heavily corroded [A frame mount ]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear most x member corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion to 2 x rear x members [rear seat mount + A frame mount ]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,451 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,451 miles
    Test number
    432758774148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail95,447 miles (-616)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    990840276320
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure mounting rings/adjusters corroded (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear seatbelt mount prescribed area badly holed/corroded for seat belts and stalks/buckles (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded at rear - both sides rear crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember holed and corroded n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at centre of vehicle - chassis/body badly holed and corroded both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre/rear floor area badly holed/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to vehicle

  3. Pass96,063 miles (+3,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,063 miles
    Test number
    578947968025
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of chassis
    • AdvisoryTow bar brackets corroded

  4. Pass92,837 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    894425515252
    • AdvisoryAge related rust and corrosion under car
    • AdvisoryLimited reserve hand brake travel
    • AdvisoryRear Seat mounting to floor rusty and corroding

  5. Fail92,835 miles (+3,200)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,835 miles
    Test number
    842754445515
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat mounting to floor rusty and corroded

  6. Pass89,635 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,635 miles
    Test number
    172127985802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail89,632 miles (+4,722)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,632 miles
    Test number
    444003496688
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,910 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,910 miles
    Test number
    774274587278
    • AdvisoryRear body mount x member heavily corroded[in front of rear wheels
    • AdvisoryRear lateral chassis member heavily corroded [A frame mount ]
    • AdvisoryRear most x member corroded
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to vehicle underside

  9. Fail84,910 miles (+4,254)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,910 miles
    Test number
    505947614173
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body mount x member heavily corroded[in front of rear wheels
    • AdvisoryRear lateral chassis member heavily corroded [A frame mount ]
    • AdvisoryRear most x member corroded

  10. Pass80,656 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    652570921669
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage in swept area , but less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to 2 x rear x members [rear seat mount + A frame mount ]
    • AdvisoryDrivers mirror glass cracked

  11. Fail80,656 miles (+3,965)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    172321610667
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to 2 x rear x members [rear seat mount + A frame mount ]

  12. Pass76,691 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    372951170607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cracked

  13. Fail76,691 miles (+2,452)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    669063213952
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn

  14. Pass74,239 miles (+228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,239 miles
    Test number
    315379865087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail74,011 miles (+3,596)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    396317399598
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cracked

  16. Pass70,415 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,415 miles
    Test number
    279866555151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wiper blades deterioated

  17. Fail70,415 miles (+3,813)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,415 miles
    Test number
    676083655176
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wiper blades deterioated

  18. Pass66,602 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    917638394101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,600 miles (+330)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,600 miles
    Test number
    195127294169
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

  20. Pass66,270 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,270 miles
    Test number
    687376454105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,916 miles (+4,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    849623793188
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteReverse light lens damaged

  22. Fail57,392 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,392 miles
    Test number
    275829392108
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass57,392 miles (+5,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,392 miles
    Test number
    636949892132
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass52,006 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    318105291187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,033 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,033 miles
    Test number
    640154100256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,029 miles (+5,266)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    473631800291
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass41,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    341378989178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,763 miles (+5,639)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    620894689136
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass36,124 miles (+8,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    411962698154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,021 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,021 miles
    Test number
    693010097106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,232 miles
    Test number
    710171096143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 RKO

Does L31 RKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 RKO expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 RKO?
The MOT on L31 RKO expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 RKO done?
L31 RKO was recorded at 95,451 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 3,875 miles a year.
Has L31 RKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 RKO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 RKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 RKO find?
L31 RKO passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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