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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L3 VCVMOT history

L3 VCV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 214,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L3 VCV red 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
214,253 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VCV was last recorded at 214,253 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,561 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,692 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,253 miles
  • 2025 – 212,561 miles
  • 2024 – 206,769 miles
  • 2023 – 200,101 miles
  • 2022 – 196,821 miles
  • 2021 – 195,085 miles
  • 2020 – 194,358 miles
  • 2019 – 190,079 miles
  • 2018 – 185,929 miles
  • 2017 – 180,285 miles
  • 2016 – 174,216 miles
  • 2015 – 169,286 miles
  • 2014 – 164,562 miles
  • 2012 – 164,447 miles
  • 2011 – 158,047 miles
  • 2010 – 150,556 miles
  • 2009 – 142,795 miles
  • 2008 – 134,752 miles
  • 2007 – 127,778 miles
  • 2006 – 122,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,253 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • All brake pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All tyres - tread wearing slightly unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,253 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    214,253 miles
    Test number
    721731906765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass212,561 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    212,561 miles
    Test number
    476212485377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass206,769 miles (+88)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    206,769 miles
    Test number
    772929867681
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryAll tyres - tread wearing slightly unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail206,681 miles (+6,580)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,681 miles
    Test number
    626031139537
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/lower bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryAll tyres - tread wearing slightly unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass200,101 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    200,101 miles
    Test number
    216759500885
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor corrosion started
  6. Fail199,982 miles (+3,161)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,982 miles
    Test number
    953877295102
    • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor corrosion started
  7. Pass196,821 miles (+1,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    196,821 miles
    Test number
    668769981307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front some corrosion to floor
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint on rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  8. Pass195,085 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    195,085 miles
    Test number
    100399205463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass194,358 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    194,358 miles
    Test number
    510995390924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass190,079 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    190,079 miles
    Test number
    898915666963
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front main to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear prop uj's play
    • AdvisoryBottom rad mount corroded
  11. Fail190,078 miles (+4,149)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,078 miles
    Test number
    306673819335
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams dip and main staying on together (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front main to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear prop uj's play
    • AdvisoryBottom rad mount corroded
  12. Pass185,929 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    185,929 miles
    Test number
    993650467502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail185,851 miles (+5,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,851 miles
    Test number
    621715291031
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger below pedals (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floor (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass180,285 miles (+6,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    180,285 miles
    Test number
    864313210433
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass174,216 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    174,216 miles
    Test number
    797810864376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail174,195 miles (+4,909)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,195 miles
    Test number
    469016254849
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine throttle tampered with unable to reach full throttle (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass169,286 miles (+4,724)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    169,286 miles
    Test number
    195575415404
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass164,562 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    164,562 miles
    Test number
    677210414028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass164,447 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    164,447 miles
    Test number
    618338812196
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail164,407 miles (+6,360)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,407 miles
    Test number
    148577802134
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass158,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    158,047 miles
    Test number
    155890911104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Fail158,047 miles (+7,491)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,047 miles
    Test number
    277099001164
    • DangerousInner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass150,556 miles (+7,761)7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    150,556 miles
    Test number
    552626600121
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front coil springs showing signs of corrosion but not considered to be excessive
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to inner edge
    • NoteOffside steering ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear propshaft component defective
  24. Pass142,795 miles9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    142,795 miles
    Test number
    100466409132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear suspension bushes perished
    • NoteSteering drop arm ball joint cover split
    • NoteSurface corosion on front turrets and rear panel
  25. Fail142,787 miles (+8,035)1 dangerous9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,787 miles
    Test number
    860866009184
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear suspension bushes perished
    • NoteSurface corosion on front turrets and rear panel
  26. Pass134,752 miles (+6,974)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    134,752 miles
    Test number
    480088808189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  27. Pass127,778 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    127,778 miles
    Test number
    383664897015
    • NoteBoth front outer seat belts marked
    • NoteFront screen wiper linkage worn and knocking
  28. Fail127,760 miles (+5,361)16 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,760 miles
    Test number
    993385887097
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • FailureFront Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBot outer seat belts have been marked by being shut in doors
    • NoteBoth rear reflectors are cracked
    • NoteBoth rear tires are in poor condition with cuts to treads [not to cords]
    • NoteExcess play in front steering damper offside bush
    • NoteFuel cap lock is inoperative [cap was unlocked]
    • NoteNearside front door mirror is insecure
    • NoteRear prop shaft rear universal joint has worn to near failure
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front swivel joint
    • NoteWiper linkage is worn and knocking
  29. Pass122,399 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    122,399 miles
    Test number
    552548706251
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNail in near side front tyre

Questions about L3 VCV

Does L3 VCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VCV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VCV?
The MOT on L3 VCV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VCV done?
L3 VCV was recorded at 214,253 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has L3 VCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VCV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 VCV 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 VCV find?
L3 VCV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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