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Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic S D Mhev A

Black · Diesel · 2022 · 2,997 cc

97 LMMOT history

97 LM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic S D Mhev A first used on 1 Sept 2022. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 2 of 3 MOT tests, with 20,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

97 LM black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
20,049 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
3
2 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 LM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender X-Dynamic S D Mhev A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2022
First used
1 Sept 2022
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 LM was last recorded at 20,049 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,611 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,438 miles
Average per year
3,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,049 miles
  • 2025 – 16,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,049 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

3 tests since 16 Jul 2025, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,049 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    20,049 miles
    Test number
    694260997831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,611 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    16,611 miles
    Test number
    281633163568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail16,608 miles2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,608 miles
    Test number
    805425294669
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity all rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorReversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected both lamps (4.6.1 (b))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced all lamps (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs have corroded inner surfaces

Questions about 97 LM

What vehicle is registration 97 LM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 LM on a black diesel Land Rover Defender X-Dynamic S D Mhev A first used on 1 Sept 2022. 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 97 LM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 LM is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 LM?
The MOT on 97 LM is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 LM done?
97 LM was recorded at 20,049 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,370 miles a year.
Has 97 LM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 LM has failed 1 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 97 LM 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 97 LM find?
97 LM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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