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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L40 OWWMOT history

L40 OWW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 237,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L40 OWW red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
237,799 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 OWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 OWW was last recorded at 237,799 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 4,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2017: 208,102 miles, lower than 208,201 miles on 27 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
233,082 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,717 miles
Average per year
6,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 237,799 miles
  • 2024 – 233,082 miles
  • 2023 – 230,764 miles
  • 2022 – 229,227 miles
  • 2019 – 223,010 miles
  • 2018 – 216,740 miles
  • 2017 – 208,102 miles
  • 2016 – 200,727 miles
  • 2015 – 192,198 miles
  • 2014 – 184,574 miles
  • 2013 – 175,617 miles
  • 2012 – 165,936 miles
  • 2011 – 155,970 miles
  • 2010 – 146,545 miles
  • 2009 – 138,808 miles
  • 2008 – 131,331 miles
  • 2007 – 123,215 miles
  • 2006 – 114,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,799 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,799 miles (+4,717)5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    237,799 miles
    Test number
    461945455410
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass233,082 miles (+13)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    233,082 miles
    Test number
    990178725204
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail233,069 miles (+2,305)2 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,069 miles
    Test number
    785367071181
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass230,764 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    230,764 miles
    Test number
    871815923914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass229,227 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    229,227 miles
    Test number
    140180746823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail229,214 miles (+6,204)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,214 miles
    Test number
    788106842707
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass223,010 miles (+6,270)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    223,010 miles
    Test number
    704660564318
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass216,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    216,740 miles
    Test number
    359537882840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear reflecter damaged

  9. Fail216,740 miles (+8,638)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,740 miles
    Test number
    564111646125
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear reflecter damaged

  10. Pass208,102 miles (-99)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    208,102 miles
    Test number
    136859316242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail208,201 miles (+7,474)12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,201 miles
    Test number
    403939800358
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking off side of engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySprings corroded

  12. Pass200,727 miles (+304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    200,727 miles
    Test number
    368104488691
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail200,423 miles (+8,225)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,423 miles
    Test number
    463348127541
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNear side rear half shaft seal leaking

  14. Pass192,198 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    192,198 miles
    Test number
    695050585113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail192,101 miles (+7,527)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,101 miles
    Test number
    575876775148
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBody corroded

  16. Pass184,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    184,574 miles
    Test number
    426002304201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail184,574 miles (+8,957)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,574 miles
    Test number
    849668394188
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass175,617 miles (+25)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    175,617 miles
    Test number
    597285973151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth steering arm piston damping bushes worn
    • NoteBoth track rod end gaitors badly cracked
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe nearing corrosion limit
    • NoteNearside rear upper shocker bush worn

  19. Fail175,592 miles (+9,656)7 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,592 miles
    Test number
    228241373107
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth steering arm piston damping bushes worn
    • NoteBoth track rod end gaitors badly cracked
    • NoteFront axle seals weeping
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe nearing corrosion limit
    • NoteNearside rear upper shocker bush worn
    • NoteTail section of exhaust deteriorated and blowing

  20. Pass165,936 miles (+9,966)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    165,936 miles
    Test number
    617238462137
    • NoteAll track rod end gaiters cracking
    • NoteCorrosion on both front brake pipes to flexs
    • NoteFront axle seals weeping
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing near wear limit
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe to flex hose near corrosion limit
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated and blowing

  21. Pass155,970 miles (+35)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    155,970 miles
    Test number
    465824731145
    • NoteBoth front trailing arm axle bushes near wear limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre on wear limit
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded

  22. Fail155,935 miles (+9,390)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,935 miles
    Test number
    157882331138
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front trailing arm axle bushes near wear limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre on wear limit
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded

  23. Pass146,545 miles (+7,737)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    146,545 miles
    Test number
    461883210188
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  24. Pass138,808 miles (+7,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    138,808 miles
    Test number
    914266639150
    • NoteFront brake discs near wear limit

  25. Pass131,331 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    131,331 miles
    Test number
    542300688101
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside front inner brake pad close to wear limit
    • NoteSlight wear in drop arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight wear in steering damper
    • NoteStonechip in windscreen

  26. Fail131,331 miles (+8,116)3 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,331 miles
    Test number
    783410688137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside front inner brake pad close to wear limit
    • NoteSlight wear in drop arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight wear in steering damper
    • NoteStonechip in windscreen

  27. Pass123,215 miles (+8,600)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    123,215 miles
    Test number
    270907667413
    • NoteSlight play in both rear top shocker bushes
    • NoteSlioght play in both rear droplinks

  28. Pass114,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    114,615 miles
    Test number
    842175176191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about L40 OWW

Does L40 OWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 OWW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 OWW?
The MOT on L40 OWW is valid until 16 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 OWW done?
L40 OWW was recorded at 237,799 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,217 miles a year.
Has L40 OWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 OWW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 OWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 OWW find?
L40 OWW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 5 minor defects and 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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