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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

D1 LSAMOT history

D1 LSA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

D1 LSA blue 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,939 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 LSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 LSA was last recorded at 94,939 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 4,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,185 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,754 miles
Average per year
5,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,939 miles
  • 2025 – 90,185 miles
  • 2024 – 89,341 miles
  • 2023 – 84,147 miles
  • 2022 – 80,364 miles
  • 2021 – 78,374 miles
  • 2020 – 75,412 miles
  • 2019 – 70,039 miles
  • 2018 – 62,611 miles
  • 2017 – 53,713 miles
  • 2016 – 44,875 miles
  • 2015 – 35,293 miles
  • 2014 – 22,995 miles
  • 2013 – 20,007 miles
  • 2012 – 15,514 miles
  • 2011 – 12,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,939 miles
  • AdvisoryFront diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively cross member (on inside) (6.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,939 miles (+4,754)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,939 miles
    Test number
    253310275246
    • AdvisoryFront diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively cross member (on inside) (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly

  2. Pass90,185 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,185 miles
    Test number
    931083194167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,341 miles (+5,194)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,341 miles
    Test number
    720776377033
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside running board starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box slight oil leak

  4. Pass84,147 miles (+12)5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    231670751514
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail84,135 miles (+3,771)5 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,135 miles
    Test number
    322118920709
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split /not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front/rear anti roll bar,s have gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle at differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle leaking at offside stub axle sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from left hand side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,364 miles5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    925080268154
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle oil leaking from swivel , close to tyre and brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded underneath engine radiator [at cross member] (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  7. Fail80,364 miles (+1,990)1 major5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    426154703772
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle oil leaking from swivel , close to tyre and brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded underneath engine radiator [at cross member] (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  8. Pass78,374 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    140193889368
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 3/4 steering gaiters perishing and starting to split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective drivers wiper starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil/ grease misting from engine, rear diff, rear prop and osf swivel joint. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure turbo heat shield rattles. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbs light on for short period, normal for make and model.
    • AdvisoryOsf aux lamp not fully secure.
    • AdvisoryWhen steering lock engaged and steering wheel moved the lock moves with it, suggest lock bolts not fully secure.

  9. Fail78,374 miles (+2,962)1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    837869005282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 3/4 steering gaiters perishing and starting to split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective drivers wiper starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil/ grease misting from engine, rear diff, rear prop and osf swivel joint. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure turbo heat shield rattles. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbs light on for short period, normal for make and model.
    • AdvisoryOsf aux lamp not fully secure.
    • AdvisoryWhen steering lock engaged and steering wheel moved the lock moves with it, suggest lock bolts not fully secure.

  10. Pass75,412 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    867324558839
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal leaking grease/oil but not excessive

  11. Fail75,412 miles (+5,373)2 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    875185496676
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal leaking grease/oil but not excessive

  12. Pass70,039 miles (+7,428)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    101672602315
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass62,611 miles (+8,898)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,611 miles
    Test number
    924780802118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside front drive coupling ball rusted/pitted and showing signs of oil leakage
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering ball joint boot/s perished
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass53,713 miles (+8,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    302568725024
    • AdvisoryFuel tank area damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Side step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass44,875 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,875 miles
    Test number
    918449021538
    • AdvisoryOffside side step has excessive corrosion
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail44,874 miles (+9,581)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,874 miles
    Test number
    910927230203
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside side step has excessive corrosion
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail35,293 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,293 miles
    Test number
    218973335227
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,293 miles (+12,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,293 miles
    Test number
    699253435248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass22,995 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,995 miles
    Test number
    355874814225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,007 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    449695773161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,514 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,514 miles
    Test number
    496884072192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,178 miles
    Test number
    626111981197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 LSA

Does D1 LSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 LSA is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 LSA?
The MOT on D1 LSA is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 LSA done?
D1 LSA was recorded at 94,939 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,660 miles a year.
Has D1 LSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 LSA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on D1 LSA 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 D1 LSA find?
D1 LSA passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front diff pinion oil seal leaking slightly; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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