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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

69 LEWMOT history

69 LEW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

69 LEW 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,806 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
69 LEW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

69 LEW was last recorded at 90,806 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2007: 51,252 miles, lower than 393,305 miles on 2 May 2006.
  • 3 Nov 2011: 59,799 miles, lower than 66,786 miles on 6 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,352 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,806 miles
  • 2025 – 90,352 miles
  • 2024 – 89,987 miles
  • 2022 – 87,437 miles
  • 2021 – 85,331 miles
  • 2019 – 83,151 miles
  • 2017 – 77,927 miles
  • 2015 – 75,393 miles
  • 2014 – 74,221 miles
  • 2013 – 73,056 miles
  • 2012 – 72,044 miles
  • 2011 – 59,799 miles
  • 2010 – 66,786 miles
  • 2009 – 63,374 miles
  • 2007 – 51,909 miles
  • 2006 – 393,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,806 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s &o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,806 miles (+454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    388695715367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s &o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,352 miles (+365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    512475097950
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s &o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass89,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,987 miles
    Test number
    897346231612
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail89,987 miles (+2,550)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,987 miles
    Test number
    568869448815
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,437 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,437 miles
    Test number
    758546234718
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail87,419 miles (+2,088)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,419 miles
    Test number
    441802605327
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Drive shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play all 3 track rod / drag link ends worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass85,331 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    934823131219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,151 miles (+5,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    882205378953
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass77,927 miles (+2,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,927 miles
    Test number
    343132878375
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp slightly discoloured both (1.2.1e)

  10. Pass75,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    492051814505
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail75,393 miles (+1,172)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    999421131144
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear side lights slightly discoulored
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail74,221 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,221 miles
    Test number
    405873544392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass74,221 miles (+1,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,221 miles
    Test number
    656403144366
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass73,056 miles (+1,012)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,056 miles
    Test number
    666519803345
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  15. Pass72,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,044 miles
    Test number
    349680282286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail72,044 miles (+12,245)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,044 miles
    Test number
    475070582242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,799 miles (-6,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,799 miles
    Test number
    256797701383
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  18. Pass66,786 miles (+35)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,786 miles
    Test number
    214800910320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/S/F Brake disc worn
    • NoteO/S/F Brake disc worn

  19. Fail66,751 miles (+3,377)10 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    400513100420
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/S/F Brake disc worn

  20. Pass63,374 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    453295599294
    • NoteRear lamps faded
    • NoteSlight m/ment in o/s front hub , misting in oil

  21. Fail63,374 miles (+11,465)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    713764899244
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear lamps faded
    • NoteRear window not fitted
    • NoteSlight m/ment in o/s front hub , misting in oil

  22. Pass51,909 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    224976017415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,252 miles (-342,053)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,252 miles
    Test number
    394097007139
    • FailureFront Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass393,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    393,305 miles
    Test number
    840592126166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 69 LEW

What vehicle is registration 69 LEW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 69 LEW on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2002. 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 69 LEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 69 LEW is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 69 LEW?
The MOT on 69 LEW is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 69 LEW done?
69 LEW was recorded at 90,806 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026.
Has 69 LEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 69 LEW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on 69 LEW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 69 LEW find?
69 LEW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s; rear coil spring corroded n/s &o/s.

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