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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L3 TABMOT history

L3 TAB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L3 TAB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,247 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TAB was last recorded at 117,247 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,119 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,128 miles
Average per year
5,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,247 miles
  • 2025 – 116,119 miles
  • 2024 – 114,818 miles
  • 2023 – 112,173 miles
  • 2022 – 109,483 miles
  • 2021 – 106,138 miles
  • 2020 – 103,045 miles
  • 2019 – 98,151 miles
  • 2018 – 95,644 miles
  • 2017 – 93,034 miles
  • 2016 – 90,742 miles
  • 2015 – 83,431 miles
  • 2014 – 71,935 miles
  • 2013 – 58,914 miles
  • 2012 – 50,043 miles
  • 2011 – 41,469 miles
  • 2009 – 27,640 miles
  • 2008 – 23,580 miles
  • 2007 – 17,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,247 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,247 miles (+1,128)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,247 miles
    Test number
    503658365920
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  2. Pass116,119 miles (+1,301)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,119 miles
    Test number
    617390051466
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in steering damper bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass114,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,818 miles
    Test number
    435407992854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,818 miles (+2,645)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,818 miles
    Test number
    271192787776
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,173 miles (+2,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,173 miles
    Test number
    831993353772
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass109,483 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,483 miles
    Test number
    203509905456
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,482 miles (+3,344)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    411811481575
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,138 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,138 miles
    Test number
    607471757745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,045 miles (+4,894)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,045 miles
    Test number
    192203780712
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,151 miles (+2,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    402404131142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass95,644 miles (+2,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,644 miles
    Test number
    517723179127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass93,034 miles (+2,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,034 miles
    Test number
    339485185307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass90,742 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,742 miles
    Test number
    884361275202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    239520605482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,431 miles (+11,496)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    775880305111
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass71,935 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,935 miles
    Test number
    537380804158
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteDeep cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyres not to cords

  17. Fail71,935 miles (+7)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,935 miles
    Test number
    665640504105
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteDeep cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyres not to cords

  18. Fail71,928 miles (+13,014)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,928 miles
    Test number
    468213784043
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass58,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    935051553093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,914 miles (+8,871)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    769239443085
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass50,043 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    265856642068
    • NoteTyres cracking

  22. Fail50,043 miles (+8,574)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    307156442053
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteTyres cracking

  23. Pass41,469 miles (+13,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,469 miles
    Test number
    428427841028
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass27,640 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,640 miles
    Test number
    160339879440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,580 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,580 miles
    Test number
    961318508162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,178 miles
    Test number
    260999807156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,178 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,178 miles
    Test number
    222137907416
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Questions about L3 TAB

Does L3 TAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TAB is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 TAB?
The MOT on L3 TAB is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TAB done?
L3 TAB was recorded at 117,247 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,148 miles a year.
Has L3 TAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TAB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 TAB 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 L3 TAB find?
L3 TAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 6 more.

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