
Land Rover Defender
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass98,981 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 98,981 miles
- Test number
- 380297859359
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass95,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 95,909 miles
- Test number
- 621400268298
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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.
Pass86,077 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 86,077 miles
- Test number
- 360898856023
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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