
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L86 THPMOT history
L86 THP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 251,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 251,071 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L86 THP
- 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
- 5 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L86 THP was last recorded at 251,071 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Oct 2016: 149,693 miles, lower than 323,418 miles on 6 Jul 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 247,506 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,565 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 251,071 miles
- 2025 – 247,506 miles
- 2024 – 244,986 miles
- 2023 – 236,601 miles
- 2022 – 226,223 miles
- 2021 – 188,011 miles
- 2019 – 164,015 miles
- 2018 – 151,895 miles
- 2017 – 149,693 miles
- 2016 – 149,693 miles
- 2015 – 323,418 miles
- 2014 – 319,420 miles
- 2012 – 315,028 miles
- 2011 – 310,379 miles
- 2010 – 307,552 miles
- 2009 – 304,309 miles
- 2008 – 300,758 miles
- 2007 – 275,051 miles
- 2006 – 252,230 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leaks at n/s/f half shat. s/box/engine sump and front and rear differentials. all minimal.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Towbar attachment insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Inner bulkhead panel corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass251,071 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 251,071 miles
- Test number
- 951254109413
- AdvisoryOil leaks at n/s/f half shat. s/box/engine sump and front and rear differentials. all minimal.
Fail251,071 miles (+3,565)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,071 miles
- Test number
- 490364022343
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leaks at n/s/f half shat. s/box/engine sump and front and rear differentials. all minimal.
Pass247,506 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 247,506 miles
- Test number
- 975113095312
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail247,501 miles (+2,515)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,501 miles
- Test number
- 853965781671
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass244,986 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 244,986 miles
- Test number
- 970332753094
- AdvisoryFront Inner bulkhead panel corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlightly smoke under load
Fail244,986 miles (+8,385)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,986 miles
- Test number
- 906308252773
- DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner bulkhead panel corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlightly smoke under load
Pass236,601 miles (+10,378)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 236,601 miles
- Test number
- 777540850766
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass226,223 miles (+38,212)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 226,223 miles
- Test number
- 152968940196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,011 miles (+10,254)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 188,011 miles
- Test number
- 597505716535
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,757 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 177,757 miles
- Test number
- 536047687572
- AdvisoryFront seat belts worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle leaking
Fail177,757 miles (+13,742)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,757 miles
- Test number
- 714197331057
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake lagging in operation handbrake (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront seat belts worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle leaking
Pass164,015 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 164,015 miles
- Test number
- 559965001657
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail163,996 miles (+12,101)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,996 miles
- Test number
- 202462192622
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated axle leaking, brake contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion around suspension components and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle leaking, brake contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion in and around suspension components and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryALL REAR SEAT BELTS COULD NOT BE CHECKED DURING TEST
- AdvisoryBOTH NSF AND OSF SEAT BELTS ARE WORN
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass151,895 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 151,895 miles
- Test number
- 412653731653
- AdvisoryOffside Rear BODY MOUNT CORRODED
Fail151,895 miles (+2,202)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,895 miles
- Test number
- 415699841845
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt missing no seat belts found for rear seating (7.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass149,693 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 149,693 miles
- Test number
- 844469465989
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Fail149,693 miles (-173,725)1 dangerous22 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,693 miles
- Test number
- 349440756378
- DangerousWheel nut(s) missing all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureBrake performance not tested parking brake (3.7.A.1)
- FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by bump stop mt (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasis (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by bump stop mt (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis by tie bar (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis by tie bar (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasis (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section above rear chasis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section above rear chasis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear box section abovwe rear a-frame holed
- AdvisoryEntire rear cross member seriously corroded
- AdvisoryRear prop missing
Pass323,418 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 323,418 miles
- Test number
- 186297585164
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight play osf hub assemmbly
Fail323,418 miles (+3,998)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 323,418 miles
- Test number
- 897147675156
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight play osf hub assemmbly
Pass319,420 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 319,420 miles
- Test number
- 676391564173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOsr hub seal has a slight leak
Fail319,409 miles (+4,381)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 319,409 miles
- Test number
- 199278144151
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOsr hub seal has a slight leak
Pass315,028 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 315,028 miles
- Test number
- 675161712309
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Fail315,028 miles (+4,649)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 315,028 miles
- Test number
- 958906402306
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass310,379 miles (+2,827)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 310,379 miles
- Test number
- 169925091174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass307,552 miles (+3,243)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 307,552 miles
- Test number
- 211620400295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass304,309 miles (+3,551)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 304,309 miles
- Test number
- 544277099164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass300,758 miles (+25,707)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 300,758 miles
- Test number
- 444887108271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass275,051 miles (+22,821)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 275,051 miles
- Test number
- 371697207291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass252,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 252,230 miles
- Test number
- 311763236415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L86 THP
- Does L86 THP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L86 THP is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L86 THP?
- The MOT on L86 THP is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L86 THP done?
- L86 THP was recorded at 251,071 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has L86 THP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L86 THP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L86 THP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L86 THP find?
- L86 THP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leaks at n/s/f half shat. s/box/engine sump and front and rear differentials. all minimal..
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