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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

LES 100MOT history

LES 100 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Oct 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LES 100 black 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,090 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LES 100
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LES 100 was last recorded at 111,090 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,826 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
3,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,090 miles
  • 2023 – 110,826 miles
  • 2022 – 109,429 miles
  • 2021 – 107,958 miles
  • 2020 – 107,365 miles
  • 2019 – 107,211 miles
  • 2018 – 104,684 miles
  • 2016 – 102,376 miles
  • 2015 – 100,704 miles
  • 2014 – 97,117 miles
  • 2013 – 93,742 miles
  • 2012 – 85,269 miles
  • 2010 – 70,386 miles
  • 2009 – 63,429 miles
  • 2008 – 58,254 miles
  • 2007 – 52,173 miles
  • 2006 – 50,480 miles
  • 2005 – 48,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,090 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,090 miles (+264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    743005397778
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,826 miles (+1,397)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,826 miles
    Test number
    544066239179
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass109,429 miles (+1,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,429 miles
    Test number
    672171123541
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play All ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass107,958 miles (+593)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    147520088919
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak from hub
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,365 miles (+154)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    753233016585
    • AdvisoryBody mount areas corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass107,211 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,211 miles
    Test number
    233263405354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/to rear and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under areas showing signs of corrossion
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear susp bump stop missing
    • AdvisorySide body mounts are corroded

  7. Fail107,195 miles (+2,511)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,195 miles
    Test number
    281034614542
    • DangerousSteering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering damper (s/absorber)leaking (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/to rear and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under areas showing signs of corrossion
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear susp bump stop missing
    • AdvisorySide body mounts are corroded

  8. Pass104,684 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,684 miles
    Test number
    707960283044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear outriggers corroded

  9. Fail104,681 miles (+2,305)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,681 miles
    Test number
    442525023742
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear outriggers corroded

  10. Pass102,376 miles (+1,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    961515908194
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded,no tow bar fitted to vehicle when inspected

  11. Pass100,704 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    487064361500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail100,701 miles (+3,584)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,701 miles
    Test number
    831485956865
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass97,117 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    889676274227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,742 miles (+8,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,742 miles
    Test number
    955001083292
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,269 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,269 miles
    Test number
    137573102179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear axle upper arm joint worn

  16. Fail85,266 miles (+14,880)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    889872502115
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear axle upper arm joint worn

  17. Pass70,386 miles (+4)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    213147480299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear cossmember corroded

  18. Fail70,382 miles (+6,953)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    963041680223
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear cossmember corroded

  19. Fail63,429 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,429 miles
    Test number
    384891889442
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear outriggers corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass63,429 miles (+5,175)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,429 miles
    Test number
    661871189290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear outriggers corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail58,254 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,254 miles
    Test number
    101901588274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass58,254 miles (+6,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,254 miles
    Test number
    940171688244
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass52,173 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,173 miles
    Test number
    951610667234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,480 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,480 miles
    Test number
    933129466203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,909 miles
    Test number
    821320075297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LES 100

What vehicle is registration LES 100 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LES 100 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Oct 1994. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LES 100 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LES 100 is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LES 100?
The MOT on LES 100 is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LES 100 done?
LES 100 was recorded at 111,090 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,066 miles a year.
Has LES 100 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LES 100 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LES 100 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 LES 100 find?
LES 100 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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