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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L40 RVRMOT history

L40 RVR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 215,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

L40 RVR green 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 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
215,582 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
22 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RVR was last recorded at 215,582 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 2,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,846 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,736 miles
Average per year
6,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,582 miles
  • 2025 – 212,846 miles
  • 2024 – 208,846 miles
  • 2023 – 206,226 miles
  • 2022 – 203,634 miles
  • 2021 – 200,136 miles
  • 2020 – 193,250 miles
  • 2019 – 188,713 miles
  • 2018 – 179,694 miles
  • 2017 – 171,294 miles
  • 2016 – 162,978 miles
  • 2015 – 156,129 miles
  • 2014 – 149,077 miles
  • 2013 – 141,661 miles
  • 2012 – 133,900 miles
  • 2011 – 126,262 miles
  • 2010 – 119,191 miles
  • 2009 – 111,793 miles
  • 2008 – 104,963 miles
  • 2007 – 98,889 miles
  • 2006 – 91,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,582 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,582 miles (+2,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    215,582 miles
    Test number
    807408932735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass212,846 miles (+4,000)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    212,846 miles
    Test number
    858428179057
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass208,846 miles (+2,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    208,846 miles
    Test number
    156986048173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass206,226 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    206,226 miles
    Test number
    131946876717
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail205,991 miles (+2,357)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,991 miles
    Test number
    677365013295
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass203,634 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    203,634 miles
    Test number
    891668877068
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail203,600 miles (+3,464)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,600 miles
    Test number
    392108192021
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass200,136 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    200,136 miles
    Test number
    461474421928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail199,992 miles (+6,742)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,992 miles
    Test number
    220662992561
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bushes worn

  10. Pass193,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,250 miles
    Test number
    243881581745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail193,250 miles (+4,537)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,250 miles
    Test number
    595838232805
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass188,713 miles (+9,019)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,713 miles
    Test number
    399633090387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass179,694 miles (+8,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    179,694 miles
    Test number
    566137884217
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass171,294 miles (+8,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    171,294 miles
    Test number
    617397296260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  15. Pass162,978 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    162,978 miles
    Test number
    754410460915
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush a frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower drivers floor corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Fail162,978 miles (+6,849)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,978 miles
    Test number
    581736992149
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg within 30cm of steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush a frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower drivers floor corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass156,129 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    156,129 miles
    Test number
    368521415238
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak rear pinion oil seal

  18. Fail156,129 miles (+7,052)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,129 miles
    Test number
    999600715244
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak rear pinion oil seal

  19. Pass149,077 miles (+7,416)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    149,077 miles
    Test number
    259689294176
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass141,661 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    599141193134
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  21. Fail141,661 miles (+7,761)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    875801493120
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  22. Pass133,900 miles (+145)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    133,900 miles
    Test number
    495143392167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail133,755 miles (+7,493)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,755 miles
    Test number
    559326282167
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass126,262 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    126,262 miles
    Test number
    268754191430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail126,262 miles (+7,071)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,262 miles
    Test number
    895244191171
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass119,191 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    119,191 miles
    Test number
    500535290157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass111,793 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    712853509264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail111,793 miles (+6,830)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    901472609297
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass104,963 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,963 miles
    Test number
    700725208218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass98,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    98,889 miles
    Test number
    362393417424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    330009816224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail91,990 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    323964216448
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about L40 RVR

Does L40 RVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RVR is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RVR?
The MOT on L40 RVR is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RVR done?
L40 RVR was recorded at 215,582 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 6,110 miles a year.
Has L40 RVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RVR has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 RVR 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 RVR find?
L40 RVR passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with underseal; front oil leak, but not excessive transmission; oil leak, but not excessive.

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