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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L40 SELMOT history

L40 SEL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L40 SEL grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
118,314 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SEL was last recorded at 118,314 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,415 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,899 miles
Average per year
1,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,314 miles
  • 2025 – 116,415 miles
  • 2024 – 115,000 miles
  • 2023 – 114,908 miles
  • 2022 – 114,549 miles
  • 2021 – 114,254 miles
  • 2020 – 112,631 miles
  • 2019 – 111,733 miles
  • 2018 – 111,198 miles
  • 2017 – 109,924 miles
  • 2016 – 109,256 miles
  • 2015 – 106,665 miles
  • 2014 – 103,953 miles
  • 2013 – 99,691 miles
  • 2012 – 98,361 miles
  • 2010 – 97,427 miles
  • 2009 – 94,651 miles
  • 2008 – 90,489 miles
  • 2007 – 84,953 miles
  • 2006 – 78,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,314 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,314 miles (+1,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    118,314 miles
    Test number
    274035500057
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,415 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,415 miles
    Test number
    673363998466
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass115,000 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,000 miles
    Test number
    896114977875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,908 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,908 miles
    Test number
    116775099292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,549 miles (+295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    177427232568
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  6. Pass114,254 miles (+1,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,254 miles
    Test number
    245392805640
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel near stop
    • AdvisoryOil leak play in 1 st drag link end

  7. Pass112,631 miles (+898)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,631 miles
    Test number
    271141342047
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass111,733 miles (+535)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    941408622365
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Pass111,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,198 miles
    Test number
    646224419480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,198 miles (+1,274)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,198 miles
    Test number
    875217119520
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch hazard inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    673577759996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Fail109,924 miles (+668)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    646775598423
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass109,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,256 miles
    Test number
    994549306409
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt poor condition
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull stiff

  14. Fail109,256 miles (+2,591)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,256 miles
    Test number
    125128244647
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt poor condition
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull stiff

  15. Pass106,665 miles (+2,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,665 miles
    Test number
    197791891242
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met (18%)

  16. Pass103,953 miles (+1,693)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,953 miles
    Test number
    655987484222
    • NoteFront disks corroded
    • NoteN/s/f inner arch slight corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f lower suspension arm front bush slight play
    • NoteN/s/f underneath of vehicle slight corrosion

  17. Pass102,260 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,260 miles
    Test number
    656681834067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,691 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,691 miles
    Test number
    637639563198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,361 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,361 miles
    Test number
    778378792145
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSuspect oil leak from parling brake drum

  20. Fail98,350 miles (+923)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,350 miles
    Test number
    119242992180
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspect oil leak from parling brake drum

  21. Pass97,427 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,427 miles
    Test number
    704964010360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,422 miles (+2,771)3 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,422 miles
    Test number
    783567200372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  23. Pass94,651 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,651 miles
    Test number
    331626919327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,489 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,489 miles
    Test number
    390823088238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,953 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    542088417232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    78,335 miles
    Test number
    160374866137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SEL

Does L40 SEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SEL is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SEL?
The MOT on L40 SEL is valid until 7 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 SEL done?
L40 SEL was recorded at 118,314 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 1,966 miles a year.
Has L40 SEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SEL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 SEL 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 SEL find?
L40 SEL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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