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Land Rover Defender

Pink · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L42 PRCMOT history

L42 PRC is a pink diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L42 PRC pink 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,648 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 PRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 PRC was last recorded at 126,648 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,933 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
715 miles
Average per year
3,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,648 miles
  • 2024 – 125,933 miles
  • 2023 – 125,660 miles
  • 2022 – 124,963 miles
  • 2020 – 124,481 miles
  • 2019 – 123,510 miles
  • 2018 – 122,104 miles
  • 2017 – 120,458 miles
  • 2015 – 115,310 miles
  • 2014 – 114,788 miles
  • 2013 – 112,148 miles
  • 2012 – 106,731 miles
  • 2011 – 102,327 miles
  • 2010 – 99,279 miles
  • 2009 – 93,464 miles
  • 2008 – 88,350 miles
  • 2007 – 79,122 miles
  • 2006 – 66,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,648 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad pin insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,648 miles (+715)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,648 miles
    Test number
    739744265650
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad pin insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass125,933 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,933 miles
    Test number
    843925689444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,913 miles (+253)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,913 miles
    Test number
    832494291471
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,660 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    358904603657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,655 miles (+692)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,655 miles
    Test number
    191384733740
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,963 miles
    Test number
    989667680647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,963 miles (+482)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,963 miles
    Test number
    629236833707
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass124,481 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    413869972609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,472 miles (+962)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,472 miles
    Test number
    195197834401
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

  10. Pass123,510 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,510 miles
    Test number
    704452377742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,504 miles (+1,400)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,504 miles
    Test number
    237474605224
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass122,104 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,104 miles
    Test number
    239912336149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,458 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,458 miles
    Test number
    173666192670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,310 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    860377588266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,788 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    336799714476
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail114,788 miles (+2,640)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    466566714230
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass112,148 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    779322733290
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail112,148 miles (+5,417)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    476521433256
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass106,731 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,731 miles
    Test number
    899703092155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,327 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    719186911212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,279 miles (+5,815)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,279 miles
    Test number
    774129260150
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear axle ball joint slight play

  22. Pass93,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    424889689183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,464 miles (+5,114)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    362268989104
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

  24. Pass88,350 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    121709668152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,331 miles (+9,209)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,331 miles
    Test number
    330338468141
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass79,122 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,122 miles
    Test number
    624600347017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,500 miles (+11,726)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    830405127024
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front headlamp has damage to lens but not affecting beam image
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  28. Pass66,774 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,774 miles
    Test number
    100226606438
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear upper side lamp bulb inoperative
    • NoteOffside upper stoplamp inoperative
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  29. Fail66,774 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,774 miles
    Test number
    172526006003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear upper side lamp bulb inoperative
    • NoteOffside upper stoplamp inoperative
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

Questions about L42 PRC

Does L42 PRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 PRC is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L42 PRC?
The MOT on L42 PRC is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L42 PRC done?
L42 PRC was recorded at 126,648 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,020 miles a year.
Has L42 PRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 PRC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L42 PRC 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 L42 PRC find?
L42 PRC passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 advisory: nearside front brake pad pin insecure; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively.

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