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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L47 OECMOT history

L47 OEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L47 OEC green 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 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,737 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L47 OEC
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
9 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L47 OEC was last recorded at 106,737 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,709 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,028 miles
Average per year
1,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,737 miles
  • 2024 – 104,709 miles
  • 2023 – 104,350 miles
  • 2022 – 103,098 miles
  • 2021 – 100,881 miles
  • 2020 – 99,888 miles
  • 2019 – 98,007 miles
  • 2018 – 97,961 miles
  • 2016 – 97,301 miles
  • 2015 – 95,680 miles
  • 2013 – 95,092 miles
  • 2012 – 92,084 miles
  • 2011 – 89,291 miles
  • 2010 – 86,937 miles
  • 2009 – 82,671 miles
  • 2008 – 79,517 miles
  • 2006 – 78,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,737 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,737 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    650225335784
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,709 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,709 miles
    Test number
    249869671941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,350 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,350 miles
    Test number
    915810581965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,098 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    507720763894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,881 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,881 miles
    Test number
    913326464501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    850657484380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,888 miles (+1,881)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    297197147892
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass98,007 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,007 miles
    Test number
    842347684017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,961 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,961 miles
    Test number
    747635751155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,301 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,301 miles
    Test number
    255812669338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,680 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    135175131021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,092 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    997133343358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s front chassis leg slight corrosion

  13. Fail95,092 miles (+3,008)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    639450143348
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s front chassis leg slight corrosion

  14. Pass92,084 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,084 miles
    Test number
    317084812301
    • NoteSome corrosion on body around footwells
    • NoteSome corrosion to chassis

  15. Fail92,082 miles (+2,791)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,082 miles
    Test number
    485843112330
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass89,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    108403851309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,291 miles (+2,354)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    507079041306
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  18. Pass86,937 miles (+4,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    464355950494
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  19. Fail82,671 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,671 miles
    Test number
    384233659315
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass82,671 miles (+3,154)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,671 miles
    Test number
    704223959388
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass79,517 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    240569428369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    78,639 miles
    Test number
    243722276421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L47 OEC

Does L47 OEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L47 OEC is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L47 OEC?
The MOT on L47 OEC is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L47 OEC done?
L47 OEC was recorded at 106,737 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,443 miles a year.
Has L47 OEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L47 OEC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L47 OEC 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 OEC find?
L47 OEC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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