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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

70 DNMOT history

70 DN is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

70 DN 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,800 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
70 DN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

70 DN was last recorded at 138,800 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 5,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,902 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,898 miles
Average per year
6,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,800 miles
  • 2024 – 132,902 miles
  • 2023 – 128,512 miles
  • 2022 – 121,368 miles
  • 2021 – 114,280 miles
  • 2020 – 107,877 miles
  • 2019 – 103,102 miles
  • 2018 – 97,430 miles
  • 2017 – 90,873 miles
  • 2016 – 84,251 miles
  • 2015 – 77,741 miles
  • 2014 – 69,224 miles
  • 2013 – 54,885 miles
  • 2011 – 43,493 miles
  • 2010 – 33,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,800 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front swivel joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,800 miles (+5,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,800 miles
    Test number
    699215283319
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass132,902 miles (+4,390)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,902 miles
    Test number
    970545921026
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,512 miles (+7,144)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,512 miles
    Test number
    829194297551
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,368 miles (+7,088)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,368 miles
    Test number
    171746490047
    • AdvisoryCentral central stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axle diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transverse box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass114,280 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,280 miles
    Test number
    317845610003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,877 miles (+4,775)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,877 miles
    Test number
    919238299877
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight movement in hub assembly (5.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,102 miles (+5,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    406354826776
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    101166060072
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  9. Fail97,430 miles (+6,557)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    324836749789
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass90,873 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,873 miles
    Test number
    537894603832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn

  11. Fail90,872 miles (+6,621)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    151310977332
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn

  12. Pass84,251 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,251 miles
    Test number
    330643504398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,741 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    678138725157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,224 miles (+14,339)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    265515334444
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil Leaks Around Sump Plug Front Diff And Transfer Box
    • NoteRear Prop Front UJ Has Play

  15. Pass54,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    788922403016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail54,857 miles (+11,364)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    555632203092
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass43,493 miles (+9,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    469923561250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,897 miles
    Test number
    971669550266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 70 DN

What vehicle is registration 70 DN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 70 DN on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 2007. 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 70 DN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 70 DN is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 70 DN?
The MOT on 70 DN is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 70 DN done?
70 DN was recorded at 138,800 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
Has 70 DN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 70 DN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2018.
Has the mileage on 70 DN 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 70 DN find?
70 DN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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