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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

DL 13MOT history

DL 13 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

DL 13 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 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,923 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DL 13
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DL 13 was last recorded at 122,923 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 7,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,403 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,520 miles
Average per year
7,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,923 miles
  • 2024 – 115,403 miles
  • 2023 – 105,136 miles
  • 2022 – 95,551 miles
  • 2021 – 88,375 miles
  • 2020 – 83,767 miles
  • 2019 – 80,266 miles
  • 2018 – 70,219 miles
  • 2017 – 56,788 miles
  • 2016 – 45,606 miles
  • 2015 – 38,823 miles
  • 2014 – 35,621 miles
  • 2013 – 31,637 miles
  • 2012 – 24,899 miles
  • 2011 – 19,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,923 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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,923 miles (+7,520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,923 miles
    Test number
    907473898269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    445838457112
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,403 miles (+10,267)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    208007597882
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,136 miles
    Test number
    717397460143
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,134 miles (+9,583)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,134 miles
    Test number
    197025294771
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,551 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    670389581991
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,551 miles (+7,176)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    263082755635
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,375 miles (+4,608)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    959417089303
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass83,767 miles (+3,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,767 miles
    Test number
    863893625372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,266 miles (+10,047)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,266 miles
    Test number
    648635993717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,219 miles (+13,431)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    714745205238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,788 miles (+11,182)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,788 miles
    Test number
    851928161300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  13. Pass45,606 miles (+6,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,606 miles
    Test number
    113732526091
    • AdvisoryFront slight oil leak front hubs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt unable to inspect

  14. Pass38,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    413733196944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,823 miles (+3,202)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    770769884512
    • Repaired at testCentre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass35,621 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    659890894239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,637 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,637 miles
    Test number
    925959093292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,899 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,899 miles
    Test number
    126083762199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,641 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,641 miles
    Test number
    216358112151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,474 miles (+4,812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,474 miles
    Test number
    449874612188
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass19,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,662 miles
    Test number
    887566491028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DL 13

What vehicle is registration DL 13 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DL 13 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Nov 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 DL 13 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DL 13 is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on DL 13?
The MOT on DL 13 is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DL 13 done?
DL 13 was recorded at 122,923 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 7,127 miles a year.
Has DL 13 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DL 13 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on DL 13 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 DL 13 find?
DL 13 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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