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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

68 DDMOT history

68 DD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

68 DD black 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 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,142 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
68 DD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

68 DD was last recorded at 107,142 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 5,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,823 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,319 miles
Average per year
5,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,142 miles
  • 2025 – 101,823 miles
  • 2024 – 101,609 miles
  • 2023 – 97,187 miles
  • 2022 – 91,383 miles
  • 2021 – 85,301 miles
  • 2020 – 80,558 miles
  • 2019 – 73,666 miles
  • 2018 – 65,929 miles
  • 2017 – 58,778 miles
  • 2016 – 52,977 miles
  • 2015 – 45,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,142 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,142 miles (+5,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,142 miles
    Test number
    325398650999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass101,823 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,823 miles
    Test number
    709111866113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,609 miles (+4,422)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,609 miles
    Test number
    898488658411
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass97,187 miles (+5,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,187 miles
    Test number
    800280505804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass91,383 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    762464562671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,301 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,301 miles
    Test number
    456309993585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail85,299 miles (+4,741)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,299 miles
    Test number
    479769517265
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass80,558 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,558 miles
    Test number
    930247371507
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail80,557 miles (+6,891)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    696056085135
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass73,666 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    224792390842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,662 miles (+7,733)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,662 miles
    Test number
    481885685469
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  12. Pass65,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,929 miles
    Test number
    753706536459
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail65,918 miles (+7,140)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,918 miles
    Test number
    611543006844
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring not correctly seated
  14. Pass58,778 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,778 miles
    Test number
    815442699668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,977 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,977 miles
    Test number
    803419972889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,975 miles (+7,348)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    741367646086
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass45,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    303731996294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail45,627 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    698494504724
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 68 DD

What vehicle is registration 68 DD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 68 DD on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 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 68 DD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 68 DD is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 68 DD?
The MOT on 68 DD is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 68 DD done?
68 DD was recorded at 107,142 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
Has 68 DD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 68 DD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on 68 DD 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 68 DD find?
68 DD passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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