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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L99 RWDMOT history

L99 RWD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 206,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L99 RWD 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
206,063 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 RWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 RWD was last recorded at 206,063 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,061 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,063 miles
  • 2021 – 206,061 miles
  • 2020 – 201,582 miles
  • 2019 – 193,467 miles
  • 2018 – 189,703 miles
  • 2017 – 182,880 miles
  • 2016 – 172,576 miles
  • 2015 – 161,229 miles
  • 2014 – 150,060 miles
  • 2013 – 138,721 miles
  • 2012 – 128,246 miles
  • 2011 – 115,220 miles
  • 2009 – 99,486 miles
  • 2008 – 80,292 miles
  • 2007 – 67,417 miles
  • 2006 – 49,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,063 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,063 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    206,063 miles
    Test number
    109495930727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass206,061 miles (+4,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    206,061 miles
    Test number
    603269567123
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass201,582 miles (+8,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    201,582 miles
    Test number
    573875986435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass193,467 miles (+3,764)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    193,467 miles
    Test number
    324770326451
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass189,703 miles (+6,823)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    189,703 miles
    Test number
    101462233048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass182,880 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    182,880 miles
    Test number
    449213035353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  7. Fail182,803 miles (+10,227)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,803 miles
    Test number
    578469614264
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  8. Pass172,576 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    172,576 miles
    Test number
    562489045256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail172,539 miles (+11,310)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,539 miles
    Test number
    557992005396
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass161,229 miles (+11,169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    161,229 miles
    Test number
    875552865090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,060 miles (+11,339)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    150,060 miles
    Test number
    347227374032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,721 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,721 miles
    Test number
    777497963058
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass138,721 miles (+10,475)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    138,721 miles
    Test number
    927267063019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,246 miles (+13,026)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,246 miles
    Test number
    336230762066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,220 miles (+15,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,220 miles
    Test number
    399311111016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,486 miles (+19,194)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,486 miles
    Test number
    214305659375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,292 miles (+12,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,292 miles
    Test number
    503998628222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,417 miles
    Test number
    332089807464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,417 miles (+17,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,417 miles
    Test number
    531129907201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass49,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    913710316234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 RWD

Does L99 RWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 RWD is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L99 RWD?
The MOT on L99 RWD is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 RWD done?
L99 RWD was recorded at 206,063 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 8,053 miles a year.
Has L99 RWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 RWD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on L99 RWD 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 L99 RWD find?
L99 RWD passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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