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Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L40 HUKMOT history

L40 HUK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

L40 HUK green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,714 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HUK was last recorded at 115,714 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,697 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,714 miles
  • 2022 – 115,697 miles
  • 2018 – 114,988 miles
  • 2017 – 113,662 miles
  • 2016 – 111,762 miles
  • 2015 – 108,569 miles
  • 2014 – 107,491 miles
  • 2010 – 104,137 miles
  • 2009 – 98,981 miles
  • 2008 – 95,909 miles
  • 2007 – 92,250 miles
  • 2006 – 86,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,714 miles
  • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking grease

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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front both front swivel housings leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,714 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,714 miles
    Test number
    785102901827
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking grease
  2. Pass115,697 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,697 miles
    Test number
    679411026149
    • AdvisoryFront both front swivel housings leaking
    • AdvisoryFront rear steering joints feel rough when turned
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear discs
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  3. Fail115,688 miles (+700)2 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,688 miles
    Test number
    730893223865
    • DangerousFront Power steering ram insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front swivel housings leaking
    • AdvisoryFront rear steering joints feel rough when turned
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear discs
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Pass114,988 miles (+1,326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    372337169452
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs fitted differently but located and functioning correctly
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fluid weep from swivel housing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
  5. Pass113,662 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    179568294502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play Lower joint (2.1.5)
  6. Fail113,662 miles (+1,900)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    382529605150
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Rubbing tyre (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top nut loose (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play Lower joint (2.1.5)
  7. Pass111,762 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,762 miles
    Test number
    694023835213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryO/s front outer side light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play steering shaft lower (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySlight play in prop shaft
  8. Fail111,762 miles (+3,193)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,762 miles
    Test number
    214401878012
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure split pin missing (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shock tower (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt loose (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryO/s front outer side light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play steering shaft lower (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySlight play in prop shaft
  9. Pass108,569 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,569 miles
    Test number
    996947635017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront and rear prop uj slight play
    • NoteN/s rear side/brake light slightly discoloured
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Fail108,569 miles (+1,078)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,569 miles
    Test number
    166915135003
    • FailureFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront and rear prop uj slight play
    • NoteN/s rear side/brake light slightly discoloured
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass107,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,491 miles
    Test number
    556295034034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  12. Fail107,491 miles (+3,354)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,491 miles
    Test number
    297861634082
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  13. Pass104,137 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    901148550331
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail104,137 miles (+5,156)15 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    674146350309
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailurePanhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass98,981 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    98,981 miles
    Test number
    380297859359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,979 miles (+3,070)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,979 miles
    Test number
    580335559362
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front swivel seal leaking but a reason for rejection at this time
  17. Pass95,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    95,909 miles
    Test number
    621400268298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,909 miles (+3,659)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,909 miles
    Test number
    433197858233
    • FailureFront Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureFront Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass92,250 miles (+5,513)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    714066417396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front steering swivel joint
  20. Pass86,737 miles (+660)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    301184836383
    • NoteSlight bend in centre track control rod.
    • NoteSlight leak from o/s swivel joint.
  21. Pass86,077 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    360898856023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,052 miles12 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,052 miles
    Test number
    330351846069
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip missing

Questions about L40 HUK

Does L40 HUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HUK is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HUK?
The MOT on L40 HUK is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HUK done?
L40 HUK was recorded at 115,714 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 1,473 miles a year.
Has L40 HUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HUK has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 HUK 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 HUK find?
L40 HUK passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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