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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L59 UKVMOT history

L59 UKV is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L59 UKV white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
130,173 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 UKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 UKV was last recorded at 130,173 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,352 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,821 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,173 miles
  • 2025 – 128,352 miles
  • 2024 – 127,235 miles
  • 2023 – 125,426 miles
  • 2022 – 123,559 miles
  • 2021 – 122,049 miles
  • 2020 – 121,122 miles
  • 2019 – 119,902 miles
  • 2018 – 118,868 miles
  • 2017 – 118,327 miles
  • 2016 – 117,730 miles
  • 2015 – 116,204 miles
  • 2013 – 113,956 miles
  • 2012 – 110,317 miles
  • 2011 – 107,782 miles
  • 2010 – 103,448 miles
  • 2009 – 99,515 miles
  • 2008 – 95,688 miles
  • 2007 – 91,295 miles
  • 2006 – 87,325 miles
  • 2005 – 83,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,173 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    130,173 miles
    Test number
    708027828033
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Fail130,171 miles (+1,819)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,171 miles
    Test number
    207547529698
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass128,352 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,352 miles
    Test number
    418075035443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,235 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,235 miles
    Test number
    564344969613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,426 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,426 miles
    Test number
    159488911743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,559 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,559 miles
    Test number
    915610196369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,522 miles (+1,473)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    465186037095
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass122,049 miles (+927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,049 miles
    Test number
    155359191852
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass121,122 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,122 miles
    Test number
    843204690280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,902 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,902 miles
    Test number
    957785054653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,868 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,868 miles
    Test number
    754512023506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,327 miles
    Test number
    415178318998
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  13. Fail118,327 miles (+597)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,327 miles
    Test number
    767943634179
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  14. Pass117,730 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    743582642704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,204 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,204 miles
    Test number
    785967515067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,956 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,956 miles
    Test number
    449980233468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,317 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    435462592208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,782 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    107,782 miles
    Test number
    795725511327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,448 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,448 miles
    Test number
    360794190414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,515 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    133134419397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,688 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,688 miles
    Test number
    572207218321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,295 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    641627517377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,325 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    87,325 miles
    Test number
    353620596487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    83,139 miles
    Test number
    360640595220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L59 UKV

Does L59 UKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 UKV is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 UKV?
The MOT on L59 UKV is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 UKV done?
L59 UKV was recorded at 130,173 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has L59 UKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 UKV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L59 UKV 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 L59 UKV find?
L59 UKV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four.

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