Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
L40 AVSMOT history
L40 AVS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 196,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 196,909 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 17 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 7,449 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 AVS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 AVS was last recorded at 196,909 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 195,688 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,221 miles
- Average per year
- 7,449 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,909 miles
- 2025 – 195,688 miles
- 2024 – 194,683 miles
- 2023 – 194,433 miles
- 2022 – 190,639 miles
- 2016 – 189,619 miles
- 2015 – 188,575 miles
- 2014 – 181,923 miles
- 2013 – 175,102 miles
- 2012 – 146,334 miles
- 2011 – 133,009 miles
- 2010 – 119,742 miles
- 2009 – 109,071 miles
- 2008 – 94,903 miles
- 2007 – 79,557 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,909 miles (+1,221)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 196,909 miles
- Test number
- 908552127379
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,688 miles (+1,005)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 195,688 miles
- Test number
- 229754799938
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,683 miles (+250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 194,683 miles
- Test number
- 174624663043
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,433 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 194,433 miles
- Test number
- 967307621274
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass190,639 miles (+1,020)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 190,639 miles
- Test number
- 388693045611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass189,619 miles (+1,044)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 189,619 miles
- Test number
- 486145725637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,575 miles (+6,652)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 188,575 miles
- Test number
- 276505195123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,923 miles (+6,821)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 181,923 miles
- Test number
- 488482814272
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass175,102 miles (+23,452)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 175,102 miles
- Test number
- 876521103306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,650 miles (+5,316)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 151,650 miles
- Test number
- 326377213099
- NoteSmall chip on windscreen
Pass146,334 miles (+13,325)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 146,334 miles
- Test number
- 449994402168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,009 miles (+13,267)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 133,009 miles
- Test number
- 785060351113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,742 miles (+10,671)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 119,742 miles
- Test number
- 494892560146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,071 miles (+14,168)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 109,071 miles
- Test number
- 651205619205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,903 miles (+15,346)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 94,903 miles
- Test number
- 311504438494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,557 miles (+26,828)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 79,557 miles
- Test number
- 444299037482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 52,729 miles
- Test number
- 991554327038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 AVS
- Does L40 AVS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AVS is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 AVS?
- The MOT on L40 AVS is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 AVS done?
- L40 AVS was recorded at 196,909 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 7,449 miles a year.
- Has L40 AVS ever failed its MOT?
- No. L40 AVS has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L40 AVS 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 L40 AVS find?
- L40 AVS passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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