LAND ROVER DEFENDER L3VCV has 29 MOTs

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This 1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 214,253 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 15:30.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026.

L3VCV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH MARCH 2027214,253 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202527TH FEBRUARY 2026212,561 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202429TH JANUARY 2025206,769 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Rear Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - All Tyres - Tread Wearing Slightly Unevenly
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2024206,681 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Floor/lower Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Rear Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - All Tyres - Tread Wearing Slightly Unevenly
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202329TH JANUARY 2024200,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Floor Corrosion Started
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Covered In Grease
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2023199,982 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Bulkhead Holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Floor Corrosion Started
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Covered In Grease
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202229TH JANUARY 2023196,821 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Rear Joint On Rear Prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Some Corrosion To Floor
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202129TH JANUARY 2022195,085 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202029TH JANUARY 2021194,358 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201929TH JANUARY 2020190,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Bottom Rad Mount Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Prop Uj's Play
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front Main To Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside Front To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2019190,078 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Dipswitch Operation Does Not Deflect All Main Beam Headlamps To Make Them Dipped Beams Dip And Main Staying On Together (4.1.3 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Bottom Rad Mount Corroded
  6. DANGEROUS - Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened Both Front Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Both Rear Prop Uj's Play
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front Main To Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside Front To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201815TH JANUARY 2019185,929 MI
FAILED11TH JANUARY 2018185,851 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Drivers Floor (6.1.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Chassis Outrigger Below Pedals (6.1.b.2)
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201714TH JANUARY 2018180,285 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED12TH JANUARY 201614TH JANUARY 2017174,216 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED11TH JANUARY 2016174,195 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine Throttle Tampered With Unable To Reach Full Throttle (7.4.b.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour Showing White Light (1.1.a.3e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201514TH JANUARY 2016169,286 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED10TH JANUARY 20149TH JANUARY 2015164,562 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 201226TH APRIL 2013164,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED16TH APRIL 2012164,407 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED20TH APRIL 201119TH APRIL 2012158,047 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED19TH APRIL 2011158,047 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Inner Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED16TH APRIL 201016TH APRIL 2011150,556 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  8. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  9. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Worn To Inner Edge
  10. USER ENTERED - Offside Front And Nearside Front Coil Springs Showing Signs Of Corrosion But Not Considered To Be Excessive
  11. USER ENTERED - Rear Propshaft Component Defective
  12. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
  13. USER ENTERED - Offside Steering Ball Joint Has Slight Play
PASSED16TH APRIL 200916TH APRIL 2010142,795 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (2.2.d.2b)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
  10. USER ENTERED - Surface Corosion On Front Turrets And Rear Panel
  11. USER ENTERED - Rear Suspension Bushes Perished
  12. USER ENTERED - Offside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
  13. USER ENTERED - Steering Drop Arm Ball Joint Cover Split
FAILED16TH APRIL 2009142,787 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (2.2.d.2b)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
  11. USER ENTERED - Surface Corosion On Front Turrets And Rear Panel
  12. USER ENTERED - Rear Suspension Bushes Perished
PASSED17TH APRIL 200816TH APRIL 2009134,752 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Reflector Slightly Deteriorated But Function Not Impaired (1.5.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Offside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
PASSED4TH APRIL 20073RD APRIL 2008127,778 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Screen Wiper Linkage Worn And Knocking
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Outer Seat Belts Marked
FAILED26TH MARCH 2007127,760 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Front Parking Brake Lever, Pawl Mechanism Pivots Or Their Associated Mountings Are Insecure (3.1.4b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (1.4.b.1d)
  6. FAIL - Hazard Warning Tell Tale Not Working Correctly (1.4.b.1e)
  7. FAIL - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  11. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  12. FAIL - Front Steering Component Deformed And Unserviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  14. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  15. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  16. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  17. USER ENTERED - Bot Outer Seat Belts Have Been Marked By Being Shut In Doors
  18. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Door Mirror Is Insecure
  19. USER ENTERED - Wiper Linkage Is Worn And Knocking
  20. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Reflectors Are Cracked
  21. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tires Are In Poor Condition With Cuts To Treads [not To Cords]
  22. USER ENTERED - Fuel Cap Lock Is Inoperative [cap Was Unlocked]
  23. USER ENTERED - Excess Play In Front Steering Damper Offside Bush
  24. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Nearside Front Swivel Joint
  25. USER ENTERED - Rear Prop Shaft Rear Universal Joint Has Worn To Near Failure
PASSED27TH JULY 200626TH JULY 2007122,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe Lightly Rubbing (3.6.c.1b)
  6. USER ENTERED - Nail In Near Side Front Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L3VCV Passed/Failed

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

L3VCV MOT Comments

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L3VCV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 214,253 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,935 miles

L3VCV FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L3VCV was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 214,253 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 7,935 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L3VCV has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 70 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 24 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 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does L3VCV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 29th June 2026 L3VCV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L3VCV Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 29th June 2026 L3VCV does have Tax. Read more

When does L3VCV Tax expire?

The current Tax for L3VCV will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026. 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 L3VCV MOT expire?

The current MOT for L3VCV will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027. Read more

When did L3VCV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L3VCV was on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 15:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L3VCV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for L3VCV we can see 20 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 L3VCV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for L3VCV we can see 9 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 L3VCV?

L3VCV is registered as a 1999 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L3VCV done?

The odometer reading for L3VCV at the last MOT in March 2026 was 214,253 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 7,935 miles per year. Read more

How old is L3VCV?

The vehicle L3VCV was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 2nd June 1999. Read more

What colour is L3VCV?

The official colour of L3VCV is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does L3VCV have?

L3VCV has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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