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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

65 AVBMOT history

65 AVB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

65 AVB 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,193 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
65 AVB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

65 AVB was last recorded at 96,193 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 2,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,049 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,144 miles
Average per year
3,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,193 miles
  • 2025 – 94,049 miles
  • 2024 – 91,713 miles
  • 2023 – 89,094 miles
  • 2022 – 88,505 miles
  • 2021 – 86,827 miles
  • 2020 – 85,925 miles
  • 2019 – 80,357 miles
  • 2018 – 75,615 miles
  • 2017 – 69,666 miles
  • 2016 – 63,474 miles
  • 2015 – 63,399 miles
  • 2014 – 61,547 miles
  • 2013 – 55,175 miles
  • 2012 – 51,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,193 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,193 miles (+2,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    815827914052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,049 miles (+2,336)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,049 miles
    Test number
    728784477660
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,713 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    838552018929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,094 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    125219444109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail89,088 miles (+583)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,088 miles
    Test number
    501376310138
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass88,505 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    484627556726
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,502 miles (+1,675)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,502 miles
    Test number
    626467004856
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,827 miles (+902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,827 miles
    Test number
    493817571209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass85,925 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    604773236662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,357 miles (+4,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    960086387120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,615 miles
    Test number
    268495770570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,615 miles (+5,949)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,615 miles
    Test number
    889464201341
    • FailureNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass69,666 miles (+6,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,666 miles
    Test number
    774792022949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass63,474 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    206211716482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail63,399 miles (+1,852)9 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    383588021475
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged fuel breather pipe (7.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel a frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively trapped in suspension coil spring (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and have low tread
    • AdvisoryTransfer box oil leak

  16. Pass61,547 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,547 miles
    Test number
    326394374247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,175 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    539200973282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,099 miles
    Test number
    225816372266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 65 AVB

What vehicle is registration 65 AVB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 65 AVB on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Apr 2009. 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 65 AVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 65 AVB is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 65 AVB?
The MOT on 65 AVB is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 65 AVB done?
65 AVB was recorded at 96,193 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,295 miles a year.
Has 65 AVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 65 AVB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 65 AVB 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 65 AVB find?
65 AVB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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