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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L111 DEFMOT history

L111 DEF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L111 DEF blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
72,562 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
29 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 DEF was last recorded at 72,562 miles on 12 May 2026, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,071 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
491 miles
Average per year
2,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,562 miles
  • 2025 – 72,071 miles
  • 2024 – 71,353 miles
  • 2023 – 70,980 miles
  • 2022 – 70,586 miles
  • 2021 – 69,949 miles
  • 2020 – 69,408 miles
  • 2019 – 68,486 miles
  • 2018 – 66,375 miles
  • 2017 – 60,987 miles
  • 2016 – 57,782 miles
  • 2015 – 53,023 miles
  • 2014 – 51,119 miles
  • 2012 – 47,858 miles
  • 2010 – 39,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,562 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,562 miles (+491)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,562 miles
    Test number
    127260297813
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,071 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,071 miles
    Test number
    585860003607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,065 miles (+712)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,065 miles
    Test number
    870985342228
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,353 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    303305901590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail71,333 miles (+353)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    889629322708
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,980 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,980 miles
    Test number
    627002939688
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,961 miles (+375)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,961 miles
    Test number
    213015755250
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,586 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    405746380740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,580 miles (+631)15 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    134554691118
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass69,949 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,949 miles
    Test number
    974861715855
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail69,943 miles (+535)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    732876284368
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass69,408 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,408 miles
    Test number
    310640042721
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Fail69,402 miles (+916)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,402 miles
    Test number
    819663675171
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  14. Pass68,486 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    882188036880
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail68,480 miles (+2,105)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    494164215800
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass66,375 miles (+5,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,375 miles
    Test number
    970203076604
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion battery box (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass60,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,987 miles
    Test number
    716458463620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail60,985 miles (+3,203)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,985 miles
    Test number
    165252183805
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass57,782 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    713968360272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,777 miles (+4,754)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,777 miles
    Test number
    439991813799
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass53,023 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,023 miles
    Test number
    898977905068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Fail53,017 miles (+1,898)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,017 miles
    Test number
    837005305074
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass51,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    145283504059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,119 miles (+3,261)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    965413604080
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass47,858 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,858 miles
    Test number
    876379542346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,355 miles
    Test number
    395026102088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,355 miles (+6,154)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,355 miles
    Test number
    947785602020
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

  28. Pass39,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    804445650361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 DEF

Does L111 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 DEF is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 DEF?
The MOT on L111 DEF is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 DEF done?
L111 DEF was recorded at 72,562 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,168 miles a year.
Has L111 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 DEF has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L111 DEF 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 L111 DEF find?
L111 DEF passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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