Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
V14 LBAMOT history
V14 LBA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,342 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 110,342 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V14 LBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 26 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V14 LBA was last recorded at 110,342 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Apr 2022: 108,949 miles, lower than 108,994 miles on 8 Apr 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 108,949 miles · 13 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,393 miles
- Average per year
- 2,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,342 miles
- 2022 – 108,949 miles
- 2021 – 105,768 miles
- 2020 – 103,122 miles
- 2019 – 99,933 miles
- 2018 – 92,836 miles
- 2017 – 84,672 miles
- 2015 – 76,725 miles
- 2014 – 75,059 miles
- 2013 – 73,158 miles
- 2012 – 71,931 miles
- 2011 – 70,714 miles
- 2010 – 69,106 miles
- 2009 – 67,624 miles
- 2008 – 65,727 miles
- 2007 – 63,154 miles
- 2006 – 60,115 miles
- 2005 – 56,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,342 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,342 miles (+1,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 110,342 miles
- Test number
- 646372564458
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,949 miles (-45)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 108,949 miles
- Test number
- 395762190961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tail lamp lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryEntire chassis corroded
- AdvisoryService brake pedal slightly spongy
Fail108,994 miles (+3,226)8 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,994 miles
- Test number
- 211517980282
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside swivel seal leaking
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tail lamp lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryService brake pedal slightly spongy
Pass105,768 miles (+62)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 105,768 miles
- Test number
- 109577294150
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail105,706 miles (+2,584)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,706 miles
- Test number
- 660611259257
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass103,122 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 103,122 miles
- Test number
- 192617079837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,102 miles (+3,169)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,102 miles
- Test number
- 312275770259
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass99,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 99,933 miles
- Test number
- 795081942654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,933 miles (+7,097)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,933 miles
- Test number
- 806340278578
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass92,836 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 92,836 miles
- Test number
- 184733998710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail92,835 miles (+8,163)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,835 miles
- Test number
- 986295476781
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Item hanging (8.3.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass84,672 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 84,672 miles
- Test number
- 415510791393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail84,668 miles (+7,943)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,668 miles
- Test number
- 911194672871
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body mount holed (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass76,725 miles (+1,666)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 76,725 miles
- Test number
- 775575241418
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- 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)
Pass75,059 miles (+1,901)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,059 miles
- Test number
- 158466744298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,158 miles (+1,227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 73,158 miles
- Test number
- 335652043452
- 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)
Pass71,931 miles (+1,217)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 71,931 miles
- Test number
- 429884542242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,714 miles (+1,608)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 70,714 miles
- Test number
- 119741451270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,106 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 69,106 miles
- Test number
- 741378230296
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass67,624 miles (+1,897)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 67,624 miles
- Test number
- 864256939240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,727 miles (+2,573)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 65,727 miles
- Test number
- 123841448207
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass63,154 miles (+3,039)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 63,154 miles
- Test number
- 341400347413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,115 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 60,115 miles
- Test number
- 460317136232
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass56,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 56,421 miles
- Test number
- 663362745217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V14 LBA
- Does V14 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V14 LBA is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V14 LBA?
- The MOT on V14 LBA is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V14 LBA done?
- V14 LBA was recorded at 110,342 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
- Has V14 LBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V14 LBA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on V14 LBA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V14 LBA find?
- V14 LBA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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