LAND ROVER DEFENDER L3TAB has 26 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 116,119 miles 8 months ago on Friday 10th October 2025 at 13:00.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Friday 9th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

L3TAB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 2026116,119 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Front Slight Play In Steering Damper Bush
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202412TH NOVEMBER 2025114,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2024114,818 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside 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))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 20233RD NOVEMBER 2024112,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Box (2.1.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 20223RD NOVEMBER 2023109,483 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2022109,482 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  4. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Steering Box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20213RD NOVEMBER 2022106,138 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 202019TH OCTOBER 2021103,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH APRIL 201919TH OCTOBER 202098,151 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH APRIL 201819TH APRIL 201995,644 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
PASSED5TH APRIL 201719TH APRIL 201893,034 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED20TH APRIL 201619TH APRIL 201790,742 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 20159TH APRIL 201683,431 MI
FAILED10TH APRIL 201583,431 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED10TH APRIL 20149TH APRIL 201571,935 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  2. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Perished
  3. USER ENTERED - Deep Cuts In Nearside Front And Offside Rear Tyres Not To Cords
FAILED10TH APRIL 201471,935 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  3. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Perished
  4. USER ENTERED - Deep Cuts In Nearside Front And Offside Rear Tyres Not To Cords
FAILED24TH MARCH 201471,928 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201319TH FEBRUARY 201458,914 MI
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 201358,914 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201215TH FEBRUARY 201350,043 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Tyres Cracking
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 201250,043 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Tyres Cracking
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201115TH FEBRUARY 201241,469 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED20TH MARCH 200918TH APRIL 201027,640 MI
PASSED17TH APRIL 200818TH APRIL 200923,580 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 200718TH APRIL 200817,178 MI
FAILED17TH APRIL 200717,178 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L3TAB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

L3TAB MOT Comments

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L3TAB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 116,119 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,278 miles

L3TAB FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L3TAB was manufactured on Friday 31st October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 116,119 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,278 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L3TAB has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 35 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does L3TAB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 L3TAB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L3TAB Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 L3TAB does have Tax. Read more

When does L3TAB Tax expire?

The current Tax for L3TAB will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L3TAB MOT expire?

The current MOT for L3TAB will expire in 4 months on Friday 9th October 2026. Read more

When did L3TAB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L3TAB was on Friday 10th October 2025 at 13:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L3TAB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for L3TAB we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L3TAB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for L3TAB we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L3TAB?

L3TAB is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L3TAB done?

The odometer reading for L3TAB at the last MOT in October 2025 was 116,119 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,278 miles per year. Read more

How old is L3TAB?

The vehicle L3TAB was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st October 2003. Read more

What colour is L3TAB?

The official colour of L3TAB is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does L3TAB have?

L3TAB has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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