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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L109 REJMOT history

L109 REJ is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

L109 REJ silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,329 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
16 passed · 15 failed
Per year
2,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L109 REJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L109 REJ was last recorded at 133,329 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2013: 111,651 miles, lower than 116,515 miles on 10 Dec 2013.
  • 10 Aug 2021: 99,392 miles, lower than 163,021 miles on 18 Aug 2020.

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
133,322 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,329 miles
  • 2024 – 128,847 miles
  • 2023 – 119,509 miles
  • 2022 – 109,780 miles
  • 2021 – 99,467 miles
  • 2020 – 163,021 miles
  • 2019 – 152,563 miles
  • 2017 – 139,989 miles
  • 2015 – 124,460 miles
  • 2014 – 121,994 miles
  • 2013 – 111,651 miles
  • 2012 – 111,156 miles
  • 2011 – 105,533 miles
  • 2010 – 103,222 miles
  • 2009 – 94,111 miles
  • 2007 – 86,610 miles
  • 2006 – 81,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,329 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT / wearing unevenly. 235/85x16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear "A" frame ball joint dust cover deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,329 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,329 miles
    Test number
    738335946378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT / wearing unevenly. 235/85x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear "A" frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  2. Fail133,322 miles (+4,475)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    658839073117
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT / wearing unevenly. 235/85x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear "A" frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  3. Pass128,847 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,847 miles
    Test number
    464637924649
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail128,766 miles (+9,257)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,766 miles
    Test number
    971622902075
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass119,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,509 miles
    Test number
    525743885698
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail119,509 miles (+9,729)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,509 miles
    Test number
    402275667247
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass109,780 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,780 miles
    Test number
    708801109787
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail109,691 miles (+10,224)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,691 miles
    Test number
    396112611336
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,467 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,467 miles
    Test number
    851834184712
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail99,392 miles (-63,629)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    735894540577
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass163,021 miles (+10,458)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,021 miles
    Test number
    330708901128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,563 miles (+12,574)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,563 miles
    Test number
    628283212547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,989 miles (+15,529)1 dangerous10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,989 miles
    Test number
    432345423299
    • DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel joint/kingpin (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass124,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    215661676035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,460 miles (+2,466)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    457564512739
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass121,994 miles (+10,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    121,994 miles
    Test number
    479896644490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,651 miles (-4,864)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    699687243372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,515 miles (+5,359)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,515 miles
    Test number
    997284443345
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass111,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    111,156 miles
    Test number
    485871942400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,156 miles (+5,623)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,156 miles
    Test number
    886211542375
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass105,533 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,533 miles
    Test number
    906661341376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,522 miles (+2,300)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    928246001301
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  23. Pass103,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    484635390262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,222 miles (+9,111)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    490553290232
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass94,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,111 miles
    Test number
    582724159234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,111 miles (+470)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,111 miles
    Test number
    622284459211
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  27. Fail93,641 miles (+7,031)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,641 miles
    Test number
    592823569056
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  28. Pass86,610 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    86,610 miles
    Test number
    462481317439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail86,570 miles (+5,081)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,570 miles
    Test number
    342642097267
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  30. Pass81,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    380413996225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail81,489 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    851774586247
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L109 REJ

Does L109 REJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L109 REJ expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L109 REJ?
The MOT on L109 REJ expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L109 REJ done?
L109 REJ was recorded at 133,329 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 2,743 miles a year.
Has L109 REJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L109 REJ has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L109 REJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L109 REJ find?
L109 REJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit / wearing unevenly. 235/85x16; rear "a" frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

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