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Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L40 HUEMOT history

L40 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

L40 HUE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
143,195 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HUE was last recorded at 143,195 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,190 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,195 miles
  • 2025 – 138,988 miles
  • 2024 – 136,151 miles
  • 2023 – 134,680 miles
  • 2022 – 131,680 miles
  • 2021 – 128,477 miles
  • 2019 – 126,919 miles
  • 2017 – 121,117 miles
  • 2016 – 119,158 miles
  • 2015 – 117,300 miles
  • 2014 – 110,374 miles
  • 2013 – 104,966 miles
  • 2012 – 99,982 miles
  • 2011 – 96,733 miles
  • 2010 – 93,645 miles
  • 2009 – 85,358 miles
  • 2008 – 79,001 miles
  • 2007 – 60,921 miles
  • 2006 – 52,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,195 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x 2

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Fuel tank leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Damp around front PAS pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,195 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,195 miles
    Test number
    486990905754
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail143,190 miles (+4,202)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,190 miles
    Test number
    181510639208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass138,988 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,988 miles
    Test number
    220074762448
    • AdvisoryDamp around front PAS pipes
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Track rod end ball joint has slight play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,980 miles (+2,829)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,980 miles
    Test number
    307247531233
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamp around front PAS pipes
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Track rod end ball joint has slight play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,151 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,151 miles
    Test number
    886828705062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail136,147 miles (+1,467)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,147 miles
    Test number
    402644438573
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass134,680 miles (+3,000)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,680 miles
    Test number
    892475359697
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle - Rear Sections Of Exhaust. Exhaust System Is Corroded/Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMulti-Function/Brake Warning Lamp Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Swivel Housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering Damper Bushes Worn
    • AdvisoryVarious Fluid Leaks

  8. Pass131,680 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,680 miles
    Test number
    977540648211
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box + pipes (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail131,664 miles (+3,187)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,664 miles
    Test number
    872444197066
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle with loose fixing bolts a frame balljoint loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box + pipes (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass128,477 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,477 miles
    Test number
    266177922671
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Fail128,476 miles (+1,557)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,476 miles
    Test number
    534037315120
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link 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 Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Pass126,919 miles (+1,717)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,919 miles
    Test number
    628102184473
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass125,202 miles (+4,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,202 miles
    Test number
    777671859322
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake

  14. Pass121,117 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,117 miles
    Test number
    875192891446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,158 miles (+1,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,158 miles
    Test number
    547268807247
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass117,300 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    557610415785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,729 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    426233415277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,374 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,374 miles
    Test number
    316113304244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,966 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,966 miles
    Test number
    898763203257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,982 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    565922002218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,733 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,733 miles
    Test number
    657374201254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,645 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,645 miles
    Test number
    490693100266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,358 miles
    Test number
    131115849012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,358 miles (+6,357)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,358 miles
    Test number
    994695049067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass79,001 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    251227348008
    • NoteClutch spigot bush noisy
    • NoteOil leaks at cam cover gasket,first motion seal,sandwich plate joint,back to back seals,front diff pinion seal,and rear diff pi nion seal.

  26. Fail79,001 miles (+18,080)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    483112948013
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch spigot bush noisy
    • NoteOSF door lower hinge pin broken
    • NoteOil leaks at cam cover gasket,first motion seal,sandwich plate joint,back to back seals,front diff pinion seal,and rear diff pi nion seal.

  27. Pass60,921 miles (+8,764)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,921 miles
    Test number
    993255447004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,157 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,157 miles
    Test number
    811702256077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,149 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,149 miles
    Test number
    573128046037
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteO/s front hub oil seal leeking

Questions about L40 HUE

Does L40 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HUE is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HUE?
The MOT on L40 HUE is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HUE done?
L40 HUE was recorded at 143,195 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,512 miles a year.
Has L40 HUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HUE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 HUE 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 HUE find?
L40 HUE passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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