
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L36 OYBMOT history
L36 OYB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 171,793 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,687 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L36 OYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 10 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L36 OYB was last recorded at 171,793 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,785 miles · 5 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 3,687 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 171,793 miles
- 2024 – 168,265 miles
- 2023 – 159,468 miles
- 2022 – 154,709 miles
- 2021 – 150,825 miles
- 2019 – 148,921 miles
- 2018 – 148,010 miles
- 2016 – 146,008 miles
- 2015 – 143,645 miles
- 2014 – 139,505 miles
- 2013 – 136,399 miles
- 2012 – 129,450 miles
- 2011 – 123,717 miles
- 2010 – 120,248 miles
- 2009 – 116,113 miles
- 2008 – 111,457 miles
- 2007 – 105,879 miles
- 2006 – 99,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Bonnet to screen panel corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Oil seep (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member outer inner skins corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front seatbelt buckle damaged/cracked but still operational
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,793 miles (+8)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 171,793 miles
- Test number
- 707239963844
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Bonnet to screen panel corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Oil seep (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member outer inner skins corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail171,785 miles (+3,520)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,785 miles
- Test number
- 353060346725
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Bonnet to screen panel corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Oil seep (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member outer inner skins corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass168,265 miles (+8,797)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 168,265 miles
- Test number
- 402237008170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,468 miles (+4,759)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 159,468 miles
- Test number
- 461878200440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear crossmember surface corrosion
Pass154,709 miles (+3,884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 154,709 miles
- Test number
- 568096222592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass150,825 miles (+1,904)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 150,825 miles
- Test number
- 217163404736
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass148,921 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 148,921 miles
- Test number
- 452402969436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable slight play in all universal joints (6.1.7 (e))
Fail148,921 miles (+911)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,921 miles
- Test number
- 626839665007
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable slight play in all universal joints (6.1.7 (e))
Pass148,010 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 148,010 miles
- Test number
- 898810533292
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower dash (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail148,010 miles (+2,002)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,010 miles
- Test number
- 310215848970
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower dash (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass146,008 miles (+9)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 146,008 miles
- Test number
- 281231712182
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt buckle damaged/cracked but still operational
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAll tyre tread & sidewalls cut/deteriorated but no cords present
- AdvisoryExhaust system shortened but still supported adequately
- AdvisoryFloor pans corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension bumpstops deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion present to NSR chassis
Fail145,999 miles (+2,354)1 dangerous8 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,999 miles
- Test number
- 496103788310
- DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt buckle damaged/cracked but still operational
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryAll tyre tread & sidewalls cut/deteriorated but no cords present
- AdvisoryExhaust system shortened but still supported adequately
- AdvisoryFloor pans corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension bumpstops deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion present to NSR chassis
Pass143,645 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 143,645 miles
- Test number
- 756894395091
- AdvisoryFront footpans/floorpans slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNumerous suspension arm bushes perished/deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil Leak
- AdvisorySlight Corrosion to Chassis
Fail143,645 miles (+4,140)5 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,645 miles
- Test number
- 881564494836
- Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront footpans/floorpans slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNumerous suspension arm bushes perished/deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil Leak
- AdvisorySlight Corrosion to Chassis
Pass139,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 139,505 miles
- Test number
- 226465184497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,505 miles (+3,106)10 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,505 miles
- Test number
- 719558474109
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteO/f n/r and o/r wheel bearings have glight play
Pass136,399 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 136,399 miles
- Test number
- 188849673141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,396 miles (+6,946)21 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,396 miles
- Test number
- 545239163112
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass129,450 miles (+5,733)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 129,450 miles
- Test number
- 238896412427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,717 miles (+3,469)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 123,717 miles
- Test number
- 336564401183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,248 miles (+4,135)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 120,248 miles
- Test number
- 210094700146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,113 miles (+4,656)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 116,113 miles
- Test number
- 720157809193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,457 miles (+51)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 111,457 miles
- Test number
- 361517708109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteNsf tyre slightly distorted
Fail111,406 miles (+5,527)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,406 miles
- Test number
- 902209398059
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteNsf tyre slightly distorted
Pass105,879 miles (+6,315)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 105,879 miles
- Test number
- 850005797041
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass99,564 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 99,564 miles
- Test number
- 930572906151
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePropshaft defective
Questions about L36 OYB
- Does L36 OYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 OYB is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L36 OYB?
- The MOT on L36 OYB is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L36 OYB done?
- L36 OYB was recorded at 171,793 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,687 miles a year.
- Has L36 OYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L36 OYB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L36 OYB 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 L36 OYB find?
- L36 OYB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bonnet to screen panel corroded; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil seep, and 6 more.
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