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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L333 OLSMOT history

L333 OLS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 31,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L333 OLS grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
31,894 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L333 OLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L333 OLS was last recorded at 31,894 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2020: 1,635 miles, lower than 36,577 miles on 11 Nov 2019.

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
31,894 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,894 miles
  • 2024 – 28,628 miles
  • 2023 – 27,068 miles
  • 2022 – 23,763 miles
  • 2021 – 12,983 miles
  • 2020 – 1,635 miles
  • 2019 – 36,577 miles
  • 2018 – 35,486 miles
  • 2017 – 35,023 miles
  • 2016 – 34,139 miles
  • 2015 – 25,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,894 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,894 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    31,894 miles
    Test number
    245021640116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail31,894 miles (+3,266)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,894 miles
    Test number
    733208319835
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass28,628 miles (+1,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    28,628 miles
    Test number
    685025732970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass27,068 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    27,068 miles
    Test number
    255678769827
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail27,067 miles (+3,304)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,067 miles
    Test number
    606255327398
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass23,763 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    23,763 miles
    Test number
    110791780774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,680 miles (+8,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    21,680 miles
    Test number
    423738164051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass12,983 miles (+11,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    12,983 miles
    Test number
    839604110156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (Both flexible pipes) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Both main fluid pipes rear end) (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass1,635 miles (-34,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    1,635 miles
    Test number
    716237400547
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass36,577 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    376603113136
    • AdvisoryFront number-plate damaged

  11. Pass35,486 miles (+463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,486 miles
    Test number
    688377696701
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass35,023 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,023 miles
    Test number
    373428629862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass34,139 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,139 miles
    Test number
    979716548877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    396888781246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L333 OLS

Does L333 OLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L333 OLS is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L333 OLS?
The MOT on L333 OLS is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L333 OLS done?
L333 OLS was recorded at 31,894 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 615 miles a year.
Has L333 OLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L333 OLS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L333 OLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L333 OLS find?
L333 OLS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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