Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L40 CWTMOT history
L40 CWT is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,027 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 93,027 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,087 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 CWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 CWT was last recorded at 93,027 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,452 miles · 24 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,575 miles
- Average per year
- 3,087 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,027 miles
- 2024 – 91,452 miles
- 2022 – 88,479 miles
- 2021 – 84,455 miles
- 2020 – 83,261 miles
- 2016 – 83,056 miles
- 2015 – 82,141 miles
- 2014 – 80,483 miles
- 2013 – 72,565 miles
- 2012 – 67,879 miles
- 2009 – 46,676 miles
- 2008 – 39,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,027 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes started to corrod
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,027 miles (+1,575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 93,027 miles
- Test number
- 244327105521
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes started to corrod
Pass91,452 miles (+2,973)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 91,452 miles
- Test number
- 688444758842
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal grip missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play All steering ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,479 miles (+4,024)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 88,479 miles
- Test number
- 843259574456
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
Pass84,455 miles (+1,194)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 84,455 miles
- Test number
- 718965419097
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle differential showing a slight leak
Pass83,261 miles (+71)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,261 miles
- Test number
- 749768445758
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak at rear diff seal
Fail83,190 miles (+134)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,190 miles
- Test number
- 820610093739
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle differential has slight leak
- AdvisoryVehicle leans slightly to the left
Pass83,056 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 83,056 miles
- Test number
- 237161753942
- AdvisoryBoth outer side steps in poor corroded condition
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle leans down to the left slightly
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail83,056 miles (+915)4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,056 miles
- Test number
- 249332898992
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBoth outer side steps in poor corroded condition
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle leans down to the left slightly
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,141 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 82,141 miles
- Test number
- 437297407755
- AdvisorySide steps in very poor condition.
Pass80,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 80,483 miles
- Test number
- 689899554276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,483 miles (+7,918)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,483 miles
- Test number
- 825209454285
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,565 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 72,565 miles
- Test number
- 298206053421
- NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
Fail72,565 miles (+4,686)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,565 miles
- Test number
- 366436753160
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
Pass67,879 miles (+1)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 67,879 miles
- Test number
- 927920252103
- NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative
- NoteLower fuel hose at rear between tanks perished
- NoteNo rear seats fitted at time of test
- NoteSide steps heavily corroded
Fail67,878 miles (+21,202)5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,878 miles
- Test number
- 449859642128
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative
- NoteLower fuel hose at rear between tanks perished
- NoteOnly 1 seat fitted to rear ( Nearside )
- NoteSide steps heavily corroded
Pass46,676 miles (+6,978)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 46,676 miles
- Test number
- 672790539305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,698 miles
- Test number
- 851507638320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 CWT
- Does L40 CWT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CWT is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 CWT?
- The MOT on L40 CWT is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 CWT done?
- L40 CWT was recorded at 93,027 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,087 miles a year.
- Has L40 CWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 CWT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on L40 CWT 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 CWT find?
- L40 CWT passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: both front brake pipes started to corrod.
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