Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L37 OALMOT history
L37 OAL is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 226,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 226,126 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L37 OAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 16 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L37 OAL was last recorded at 226,126 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 1,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 224,412 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,714 miles
- Average per year
- 1,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 226,126 miles
- 2025 – 224,412 miles
- 2024 – 222,576 miles
- 2022 – 219,669 miles
- 2011 – 216,665 miles
- 2010 – 214,288 miles
- 2009 – 210,055 miles
- 2008 – 206,553 miles
- 2007 – 202,677 miles
- 2006 – 194,361 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,126 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear diff leaking slight
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear exhaust tail pipe has holes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,126 miles (+1,714)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 226,126 miles
- Test number
- 480881399635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass224,412 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 224,412 miles
- Test number
- 697163581435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking slight
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe has holes
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNo coolant fan fitted
Fail224,404 miles (+1,828)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,404 miles
- Test number
- 584971145048
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front, rear and repeater (4.4.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking slight
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe has holes
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNo coolant fan fitted
Pass222,576 miles (+2,907)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 222,576 miles
- Test number
- 522366201447
- AdvisoryFront Secondary bonnet catch missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Park brake little reserve travel left.
Pass219,669 miles (+3,004)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 219,669 miles
- Test number
- 639713842119
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass216,665 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 216,665 miles
- Test number
- 987896941151
- NoteFront number plate deteriorating
Fail216,657 miles (+2,369)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,657 miles
- Test number
- 596275241128
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteFront number plate deteriorating
Pass214,288 miles (+4,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 214,288 miles
- Test number
- 162431110157
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass210,055 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 210,055 miles
- Test number
- 762020879098
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail210,055 miles (+3,502)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,055 miles
- Test number
- 992080379094
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass206,553 miles (+3,876)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 206,553 miles
- Test number
- 223948028071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,677 miles (+8,316)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 202,677 miles
- Test number
- 290270017019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Pass194,361 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 194,361 miles
- Test number
- 363808716046
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail194,361 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,361 miles
- Test number
- 762898916044
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Questions about L37 OAL
- Does L37 OAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L37 OAL is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L37 OAL?
- The MOT on L37 OAL is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L37 OAL done?
- L37 OAL was recorded at 226,126 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 1,547 miles a year.
- Has L37 OAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L37 OAL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L37 OAL 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 L37 OAL find?
- L37 OAL passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive multiple.
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