Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,496 cc
L9 EWLMOT history
L9 EWL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,351 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 123,351 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,007 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L9 EWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L9 EWL was last recorded at 123,351 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,774 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,577 miles
- Average per year
- 5,007 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,351 miles
- 2025 – 118,774 miles
- 2024 – 114,885 miles
- 2023 – 110,887 miles
- 2022 – 106,377 miles
- 2021 – 101,049 miles
- 2020 – 96,103 miles
- 2019 – 90,543 miles
- 2018 – 86,212 miles
- 2017 – 82,081 miles
- 2016 – 77,587 miles
- 2015 – 72,494 miles
- 2014 – 66,886 miles
- 2013 – 65,536 miles
- 2012 – 64,029 miles
- 2011 – 58,284 miles
- 2010 – 49,321 miles
- 2008 – 43,433 miles
- 2006 – 27,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,351 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed at the bottom (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area + rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
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.
Temporary type fuel cap fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play at axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,351 miles (+4,577)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 123,351 miles
- Test number
- 565961541837
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed at the bottom (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area + rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass118,774 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 118,774 miles
- Test number
- 645800735691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,772 miles (+3,887)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,772 miles
- Test number
- 401217555345
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass114,885 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 114,885 miles
- Test number
- 835066691969
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeveral oil leaks
Fail114,885 miles (+3,998)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,885 miles
- Test number
- 309816384105
- DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings u/j loose on steering shaft at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeveral oil leaks
Pass110,887 miles (+135)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 110,887 miles
- Test number
- 692318411795
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Fail110,752 miles (+4,375)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,752 miles
- Test number
- 159442015814
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Pass106,377 miles (+5,328)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,377 miles
- Test number
- 510698854923
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes touching springcups on full lock
Pass101,049 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 101,049 miles
- Test number
- 291185894562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,047 miles (+4,944)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,047 miles
- Test number
- 213433803155
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,103 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 96,103 miles
- Test number
- 857945212548
- AdvisoryFour side inward facing seats with lap seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
- AdvisoryTemporary type fuel cap fitted
Fail96,097 miles (+5,554)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,097 miles
- Test number
- 221308857251
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working inside the headlight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFour side inward facing seats with lap seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
- AdvisoryTemporary type fuel cap fitted
Pass90,543 miles (+4,331)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 90,543 miles
- Test number
- 597571802354
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage drop shaft oil seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A'zone area of the front windscreen
- AdvisorySide inward facing seats for four with lap seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Pass86,212 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 86,212 miles
- Test number
- 177670766801
- AdvisoryFour inward facing seats with seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
- AdvisoryFront offside wiper blade deteriorating slightly
- AdvisoryTemporary type fuel cap fitted
Fail86,210 miles (+4,129)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,210 miles
- Test number
- 407169314823
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFour inward facing seats with seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
- AdvisoryFront offside wiper blade deteriorating slightly
- AdvisoryTemporary type fuel cap fitted
Pass82,081 miles (+4,494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 82,081 miles
- Test number
- 677788207132
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFour inward facing seats with belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Pass77,587 miles (+5,093)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 77,587 miles
- Test number
- 603271701490
- AdvisoryFour side inward facing seats with lap belts fitted in rear of vehicle at time of the test
Pass72,494 miles (+4)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 72,494 miles
- Test number
- 679456375037
- NoteFront offside and rear nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly
- NoteSide inward facing seating for four fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Fail72,490 miles (+5,604)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,490 miles
- Test number
- 576383375065
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront offside and rear nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly
- NoteSide inward facing seating for four fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
Pass66,886 miles (+1,350)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 66,886 miles
- Test number
- 428975364033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,536 miles (+1,507)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 65,536 miles
- Test number
- 729354013246
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteFront tyres cracked + perished
- NoteOffside front brake pads 70% worn
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracked + perished
Fail64,029 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,029 miles
- Test number
- 509413312266
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass64,029 miles (+5,745)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 64,029 miles
- Test number
- 686513912276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 58,284 miles
- Test number
- 209240011207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,281 miles (+8,960)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,281 miles
- Test number
- 727820611220
- FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass49,321 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 49,321 miles
- Test number
- 373027300481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,318 miles (+5,885)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,318 miles
- Test number
- 304074000437
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Pass43,433 miles (+16,089)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 43,433 miles
- Test number
- 634932918320
- NoteO/s steering damper mounting bush slight play
Pass27,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 27,344 miles
- Test number
- 954146756324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L9 EWL
- Does L9 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 EWL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L9 EWL?
- The MOT on L9 EWL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L9 EWL done?
- L9 EWL was recorded at 123,351 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,007 miles a year.
- Has L9 EWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L9 EWL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L9 EWL 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 L9 EWL find?
- L9 EWL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed at the bottom; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive engine area + rear diff area, and 3 more.
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