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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L42 OECMOT history

L42 OEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L42 OEC 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 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,158 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 OEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 OEC was last recorded at 148,158 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2009: 11,942 miles, lower than 103,125 miles on 29 Oct 2008.

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
148,016 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
3,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,158 miles
  • 2025 – 148,016 miles
  • 2024 – 147,734 miles
  • 2023 – 147,458 miles
  • 2021 – 146,068 miles
  • 2019 – 145,367 miles
  • 2018 – 144,004 miles
  • 2017 – 143,650 miles
  • 2016 – 143,500 miles
  • 2015 – 143,493 miles
  • 2014 – 142,371 miles
  • 2013 – 139,382 miles
  • 2012 – 135,319 miles
  • 2011 – 128,643 miles
  • 2010 – 119,434 miles
  • 2009 – 11,942 miles
  • 2008 – 103,125 miles
  • 2007 – 95,279 miles
  • 2006 – 84,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,158 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub leaking
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front swivel hubs leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,158 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,158 miles
    Test number
    503475247575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,016 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,016 miles
    Test number
    238436722610
    • AdvisoryFront swivel hubs leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,734 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,734 miles
    Test number
    331082636613
    • AdvisoryFront swivel hubs leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,458 miles (+1,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,458 miles
    Test number
    941968084531
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,068 miles (+701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,068 miles
    Test number
    735782745765
    • AdvisoryNearside battery tray corroded under passanger seat
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,367 miles (+1,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,367 miles
    Test number
    272911184870
    • AdvisoryNearside footwell corroded
    • AdvisoryNumerous small oil leaks engine/ transmission

  7. Pass144,004 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,004 miles
    Test number
    191068195622
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass143,650 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,650 miles
    Test number
    410179688268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,500 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,500 miles
    Test number
    462322181566
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  10. Fail143,493 miles (+1,122)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,493 miles
    Test number
    944722311814
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  11. Pass142,371 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,371 miles
    Test number
    979000154384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail142,370 miles (+2,988)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,370 miles
    Test number
    618058464213
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteDiscs worn

  13. Pass139,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    139,382 miles
    Test number
    289005053217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail139,382 miles (+4,063)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,382 miles
    Test number
    987583653213
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass135,319 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    636922422282
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s n/s body outriggers corroded

  16. Fail135,319 miles (+6,676)18 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    719509512241
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s n/s body outriggers corroded

  17. Pass128,643 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    128,643 miles
    Test number
    946070701332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear disc inner face corroding.

  18. Fail128,643 miles (+9,209)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,643 miles
    Test number
    609320501305
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear disc inner face corroding.

  19. Pass119,434 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    712092300389
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail119,417 miles (+107,475)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    103721400389
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass11,942 miles (-91,183)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,942 miles
    Test number
    774253009348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,125 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    103,125 miles
    Test number
    733523008388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,279 miles (+10,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    95,279 miles
    Test number
    832975007362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass84,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    84,691 miles
    Test number
    580011206362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L42 OEC

Does L42 OEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 OEC is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L42 OEC?
The MOT on L42 OEC is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L42 OEC done?
L42 OEC was recorded at 148,158 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,258 miles a year.
Has L42 OEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 OEC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on L42 OEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L42 OEC find?
L42 OEC passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front swivel hub leaking; oil leak, but not excessive.

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