
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L45 OALMOT history
L45 OAL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 211,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 211,768 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,383 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L45 OAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 2 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L45 OAL was last recorded at 211,768 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 211,758 miles · 11 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,383 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 211,768 miles
- 2025 – 211,074 miles
- 2024 – 210,231 miles
- 2023 – 209,105 miles
- 2022 – 209,105 miles
- 2021 – 207,468 miles
- 2020 – 206,925 miles
- 2019 – 206,394 miles
- 2018 – 205,881 miles
- 2017 – 204,021 miles
- 2016 – 202,099 miles
- 2015 – 199,997 miles
- 2014 – 189,086 miles
- 2012 – 178,604 miles
- 2011 – 165,388 miles
- 2010 – 158,828 miles
- 2009 – 156,253 miles
- 2008 – 153,556 miles
- 2007 – 151,150 miles
- 2006 – 142,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front chassis corroded and all of underside undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,768 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 211,768 miles
- Test number
- 432751891879
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail211,758 miles (+684)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,758 miles
- Test number
- 882195156867
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass211,074 miles (+843)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 211,074 miles
- Test number
- 620592137630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,231 miles4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 210,231 miles
- Test number
- 665086166563
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corroded and all of underside undersealed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from both diffs and transfer (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail210,231 miles (+1,126)2 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,231 miles
- Test number
- 139772220124
- MajorFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corroded and all of underside undersealed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from both diffs and transfer (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass209,105 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 209,105 miles
- Test number
- 504247393544
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs/axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWhole underside and chassis covered in underseal
Fail209,105 miles (+1,637)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,105 miles
- Test number
- 987572808712
- DangerousNearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs/axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWhole underside and chassis covered in underseal
Pass207,468 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 207,468 miles
- Test number
- 966878536268
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail207,468 miles (+543)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,468 miles
- Test number
- 981453130538
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass206,925 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 206,925 miles
- Test number
- 638362835554
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail206,925 miles (+531)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,925 miles
- Test number
- 479447656400
- MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass206,394 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 206,394 miles
- Test number
- 659897845566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail206,385 miles (+504)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,385 miles
- Test number
- 481253125696
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass205,881 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 205,881 miles
- Test number
- 597294355313
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisorySuspension is corroded
Fail205,881 miles (+27)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,881 miles
- Test number
- 579487821564
- MajorFuel pipe leaking suspect leakoff pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working when brake applied (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisorySuspension is corroded
Fail205,854 miles (+1,833)1 dangerous4 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,854 miles
- Test number
- 261781458730
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking suspect leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis is corroded
- AdvisorySuspension is corroded
Pass204,021 miles (+32)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 204,021 miles
- Test number
- 191182316358
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres and the O/S/R tyre started to perish
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in the front screen (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWiring insecure in engian bay
Fail203,989 miles (+1,890)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,989 miles
- Test number
- 624591706295
- FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureTorsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
- AdvisoryAll tyres have started to perish
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in front screen (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWiring insecure
Pass202,099 miles (+2,102)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 202,099 miles
- Test number
- 120716076798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,997 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 199,997 miles
- Test number
- 425921515125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,974 miles (+10,888)9 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,974 miles
- Test number
- 476414705101
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOffside rear pads appear to be worn low
Pass189,086 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 189,086 miles
- Test number
- 825353094078
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
Fail189,073 miles (+10,469)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,073 miles
- Test number
- 686803094015
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass178,604 miles (+13,216)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 178,604 miles
- Test number
- 336716352390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,388 miles (+6,560)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 165,388 miles
- Test number
- 827956751383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,828 miles (+2,575)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 158,828 miles
- Test number
- 322755550383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,253 miles (+2,697)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 156,253 miles
- Test number
- 540459349344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,556 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 153,556 miles
- Test number
- 714058858396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,474 miles (+2,324)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,474 miles
- Test number
- 254123338311
- FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Pass151,150 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 151,150 miles
- Test number
- 922266847321
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass147,039 miles (+4,241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 147,039 miles
- Test number
- 141052477472
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass142,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 142,798 miles
- Test number
- 152028586472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L45 OAL
- Does L45 OAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 OAL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L45 OAL?
- The MOT on L45 OAL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L45 OAL done?
- L45 OAL was recorded at 211,768 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,383 miles a year.
- Has L45 OAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L45 OAL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L45 OAL 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 L45 OAL find?
- L45 OAL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.
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