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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

LR13 HVHMOT history

LR13 HVH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 28,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LR13 HVH grey 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 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
28,952 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 HVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 HVH was last recorded at 28,952 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,418 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,534 miles
Average per year
1,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,952 miles
  • 2023 – 24,346 miles
  • 2022 – 21,307 miles
  • 2020 – 19,617 miles
  • 2019 – 17,398 miles
  • 2018 – 16,763 miles
  • 2017 – 15,686 miles
  • 2016 – 12,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,952 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    28,952 miles
    Test number
    992331080629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail28,950 miles (+1,532)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    166661380991
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass27,418 miles (+3,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    27,418 miles
    Test number
    248141903774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass24,346 miles (+1,702)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    24,346 miles
    Test number
    636463295349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass22,644 miles (+1,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    22,644 miles
    Test number
    314625950375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass21,307 miles (+1,690)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    21,307 miles
    Test number
    830184432359
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a small stonechip central upper section (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass19,617 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    19,617 miles
    Test number
    754346773305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail19,612 miles (+1,264)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,612 miles
    Test number
    740205609681
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass18,348 miles (+950)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,348 miles
    Test number
    717087901613
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass17,398 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    17,398 miles
    Test number
    517871827844
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail17,396 miles (+633)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,396 miles
    Test number
    362611159170
    • 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))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass16,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    16,763 miles
    Test number
    575549812895
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail16,763 miles (+1,077)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,763 miles
    Test number
    836388983040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass15,686 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    15,686 miles
    Test number
    538007849961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    12,588 miles
    Test number
    142623987039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail12,588 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,588 miles
    Test number
    694533026213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR13 HVH

Does LR13 HVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 HVH is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 HVH?
The MOT on LR13 HVH is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 HVH done?
LR13 HVH was recorded at 28,952 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 1,665 miles a year.
Has LR13 HVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 HVH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR13 HVH 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 LR13 HVH find?
LR13 HVH passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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