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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L47 ADGMOT history

L47 ADG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L47 ADG blue 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,793 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L47 ADG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L47 ADG was last recorded at 129,793 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,516 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,277 miles
Average per year
3,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,793 miles
  • 2025 – 127,516 miles
  • 2024 – 125,832 miles
  • 2023 – 123,098 miles
  • 2022 – 120,383 miles
  • 2021 – 117,761 miles
  • 2020 – 115,356 miles
  • 2019 – 111,869 miles
  • 2018 – 107,863 miles
  • 2017 – 103,545 miles
  • 2016 – 99,878 miles
  • 2015 – 96,371 miles
  • 2014 – 92,496 miles
  • 2013 – 88,759 miles
  • 2012 – 85,432 miles
  • 2011 – 81,743 miles
  • 2010 – 77,149 miles
  • 2009 – 72,231 miles
  • 2008 – 67,828 miles
  • 2007 – 63,435 miles
  • 2006 – 60,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,793 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,793 miles (+2,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,793 miles
    Test number
    786044248809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,516 miles (+1,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,516 miles
    Test number
    893993890048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,832 miles (+2,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,832 miles
    Test number
    996561977584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,098 miles (+2,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,098 miles
    Test number
    690695771338
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,383 miles (+2,622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,383 miles
    Test number
    596128417357
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All hockey stick bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass117,761 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,761 miles
    Test number
    232947702934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,356 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,356 miles
    Test number
    410176656549
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail115,354 miles (+3,485)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,354 miles
    Test number
    589017430368
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass111,869 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,869 miles
    Test number
    422564447855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail111,821 miles (+3,958)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,821 miles
    Test number
    508116734623
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,863 miles (+4,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,863 miles
    Test number
    800248486073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass103,545 miles (+3,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    476565782675
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass99,878 miles (+3,507)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,878 miles
    Test number
    374054500541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body out rig (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass96,371 miles (+3,875)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,371 miles
    Test number
    106526515210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass92,496 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,496 miles
    Test number
    748333804235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,759 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    916892293166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,432 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    568605292108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,743 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,743 miles
    Test number
    157343741104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,149 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    452790440182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,231 miles (+4,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,231 miles
    Test number
    251671749402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

  21. Pass67,828 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,828 miles
    Test number
    492694348140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,435 miles (+3,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    263072847498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass60,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,188 miles
    Test number
    914064346182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,188 miles5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,188 miles
    Test number
    850093646166
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear axle location bushes perishing
    • NoteSlight olay in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight water ingress in front no. plate

Questions about L47 ADG

Does L47 ADG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L47 ADG is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L47 ADG?
The MOT on L47 ADG is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L47 ADG done?
L47 ADG was recorded at 129,793 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,425 miles a year.
Has L47 ADG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L47 ADG has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L47 ADG 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 L47 ADG find?
L47 ADG passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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