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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L111 DFDMOT history

L111 DFD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 34,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L111 DFD grey 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
34,939 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 DFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 DFD was last recorded at 34,939 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,261 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,678 miles
Average per year
1,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,939 miles
  • 2024 – 30,261 miles
  • 2023 – 26,034 miles
  • 2022 – 25,554 miles
  • 2021 – 24,247 miles
  • 2020 – 23,631 miles
  • 2019 – 21,014 miles
  • 2018 – 19,457 miles
  • 2017 – 18,725 miles
  • 2016 – 17,861 miles
  • 2015 – 14,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,939 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,939 miles (+4,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    34,939 miles
    Test number
    609492108214
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass30,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    945722112553
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail30,255 miles (+4,221)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,255 miles
    Test number
    612297421693
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass26,034 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    26,034 miles
    Test number
    286018264937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,554 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    25,554 miles
    Test number
    258024953329
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail25,554 miles (+1,307)6 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,554 miles
    Test number
    822979308466
    • MajorNearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass24,247 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    24,247 miles
    Test number
    646726184165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,631 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,631 miles
    Test number
    441470951838
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail23,631 miles (+2,617)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,631 miles
    Test number
    463836131467
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass21,014 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    21,014 miles
    Test number
    317434112451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,011 miles (+1,554)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    807847910875
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass19,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,457 miles
    Test number
    870879675775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,457 miles (+732)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,457 miles
    Test number
    557333921664
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  14. Pass18,725 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,725 miles
    Test number
    355511280358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    17,861 miles
    Test number
    701001747760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Fail17,861 miles (+3,138)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,861 miles
    Test number
    511910854237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass14,723 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,723 miles
    Test number
    305158225072
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front swivel seal starting to leak

Questions about L111 DFD

Does L111 DFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 DFD is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 DFD?
The MOT on L111 DFD is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 DFD done?
L111 DFD was recorded at 34,939 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 1,847 miles a year.
Has L111 DFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 DFD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L111 DFD 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 DFD find?
L111 DFD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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