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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

MSL 319MOT history

MSL 319 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MSL 319 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 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,007 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MSL 319
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MSL 319 was last recorded at 142,007 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,245 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
762 miles
Average per year
903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,007 miles
  • 2024 – 141,245 miles
  • 2023 – 141,091 miles
  • 2022 – 140,885 miles
  • 2021 – 139,925 miles
  • 2020 – 138,856 miles
  • 2019 – 138,045 miles
  • 2018 – 137,155 miles
  • 2017 – 136,043 miles
  • 2016 – 135,122 miles
  • 2014 – 132,203 miles
  • 2013 – 130,735 miles
  • 2012 – 129,803 miles
  • 2011 – 129,282 miles
  • 2009 – 127,495 miles
  • 2008 – 126,384 miles
  • 2007 – 125,350 miles
  • 2006 – 124,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,007 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,007 miles (+762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,007 miles
    Test number
    920430691644
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,245 miles (+5)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,245 miles
    Test number
    372637080592
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,240 miles (+149)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,240 miles
    Test number
    119742254067
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,091 miles (+206)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,091 miles
    Test number
    265289743785
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper ball joint cover is perished
    • AdvisoryFront washer jets need adjusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front outer hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,885 miles (+960)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,885 miles
    Test number
    836488450846
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door will only unlock from the outside with the key the inside button doesnt work
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,925 miles (+1,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,925 miles
    Test number
    330115746718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass138,856 miles (+811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,856 miles
    Test number
    622304946592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,045 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,045 miles
    Test number
    174307789365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,039 miles (+884)3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,039 miles
    Test number
    917889134006
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking on top of chassis (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass137,155 miles (+1,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,155 miles
    Test number
    378491104234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass136,043 miles (+921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,043 miles
    Test number
    665826114755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  12. Pass135,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    104244357859
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail135,122 miles (+2,919)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    622318473435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass132,203 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    132,203 miles
    Test number
    398525674410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,735 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,735 miles
    Test number
    455457433163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail130,727 miles (+924)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,727 miles
    Test number
    728715733137
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail129,803 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    247595832450
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass129,803 miles (+521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    257725632478
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail129,282 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,282 miles
    Test number
    329432431142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass129,282 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    129,282 miles
    Test number
    778342831164
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass127,495 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    127,495 miles
    Test number
    962199159191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail127,488 miles (+1,104)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,488 miles
    Test number
    391216959148
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint gaiter insecure
    • NotePlay in offside rear anti-roll bar bush
    • NoteV.slight play in offside rear trailling arm bush

  23. Pass126,384 miles (+1,034)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    126,384 miles
    Test number
    130673618102
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass125,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    125,350 miles
    Test number
    434551437187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail125,350 miles (+985)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,350 miles
    Test number
    861290427191
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  26. Pass124,365 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    124,365 miles
    Test number
    901446386182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSreering box drop arm ball joint boot fractured advise

Questions about MSL 319

What vehicle is registration MSL 319 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MSL 319 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jan 2000. 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 MSL 319 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MSL 319 is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on MSL 319?
The MOT on MSL 319 is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MSL 319 done?
MSL 319 was recorded at 142,007 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 903 miles a year.
Has MSL 319 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MSL 319 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on MSL 319 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 MSL 319 find?
MSL 319 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub; offside front oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub.

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