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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

698 LRLMOT history

698 LRL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

698 LRL green 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,694 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
698 LRL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

698 LRL was last recorded at 136,694 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 5,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,693 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,001 miles
Average per year
5,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,694 miles
  • 2024 – 131,693 miles
  • 2023 – 127,003 miles
  • 2022 – 122,722 miles
  • 2021 – 117,190 miles
  • 2020 – 113,228 miles
  • 2019 – 109,127 miles
  • 2018 – 105,107 miles
  • 2017 – 101,585 miles
  • 2016 – 97,017 miles
  • 2015 – 93,622 miles
  • 2014 – 88,423 miles
  • 2013 – 85,225 miles
  • 2012 – 81,710 miles
  • 2011 – 77,456 miles
  • 2010 – 71,598 miles
  • 2009 – 66,273 miles
  • 2008 – 59,559 miles
  • 2007 – 47,264 miles
  • 2006 – 38,410 miles
  • 2005 – 31,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,694 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both on left side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel pressure regulator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryFront swivels leak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,694 miles (+5,001)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,694 miles
    Test number
    491452843695
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both on left side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel pressure regulator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront swivels leak

  2. Pass131,693 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,693 miles
    Test number
    663318352146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail131,693 miles (+4,690)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,693 miles
    Test number
    965578970105
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass127,003 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,003 miles
    Test number
    573958052585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail127,003 miles (+4,281)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,003 miles
    Test number
    325576856584
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass122,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,722 miles
    Test number
    710942329889
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,722 miles (+5,532)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,722 miles
    Test number
    984830544797
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,190 miles (+3,962)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,190 miles
    Test number
    880465589951
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,228 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,228 miles
    Test number
    776018175596
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail113,224 miles (+4,097)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,224 miles
    Test number
    442580378982
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering dampener bushes worn

  11. Pass109,127 miles (+4,020)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,127 miles
    Test number
    898857690028
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,107 miles
    Test number
    936059343837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Fail105,107 miles (+3,522)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,107 miles
    Test number
    249725198577
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass101,585 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,585 miles
    Test number
    576763270030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,510 miles (+4,493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,510 miles
    Test number
    196526335938
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg rear torsion bar (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass97,017 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,017 miles
    Test number
    290301729836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,928 miles (+3,306)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,928 miles
    Test number
    267053784516
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass93,622 miles (+5,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,622 miles
    Test number
    332433629650
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass88,423 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,423 miles
    Test number
    566329684238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass85,225 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    266878843295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail85,225 miles (+3,515)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    905018543203
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass81,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,710 miles
    Test number
    926170952207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,710 miles (+4,254)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,710 miles
    Test number
    329060852421
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  24. Pass77,456 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    568383431311
    • NoteConsiderable corrosion in rear chassis cross member but tow bar has been removed

  25. Fail77,456 miles (+5,858)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    606183831367
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  26. Pass71,598 miles (+5,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    121443330311
    • NoteWear in rear shockabsorbers top bushes

  27. Pass66,273 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    703128729382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,559 miles (+12,295)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,559 miles
    Test number
    100290938309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,264 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,264 miles
    Test number
    504591237332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,410 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,410 miles
    Test number
    342951036371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,302 miles
    Test number
    392806325347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 698 LRL

What vehicle is registration 698 LRL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 698 LRL on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 2001. 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 698 LRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 698 LRL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 698 LRL?
The MOT on 698 LRL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 698 LRL done?
698 LRL was recorded at 136,694 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 5,256 miles a year.
Has 698 LRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 698 LRL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on 698 LRL 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 698 LRL find?
698 LRL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both on left side; fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pressure regulator; fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal, and 10 more.

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