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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

L11 DFDMOT history

L11 DFD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L11 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 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,109 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 DFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 DFD was last recorded at 77,109 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,109 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,109 miles
  • 2025 – 74,632 miles
  • 2024 – 70,371 miles
  • 2023 – 67,210 miles
  • 2022 – 65,420 miles
  • 2021 – 61,401 miles
  • 2020 – 56,309 miles
  • 2019 – 49,881 miles
  • 2018 – 43,324 miles
  • 2017 – 36,364 miles
  • 2016 – 31,027 miles
  • 2015 – 26,757 miles
  • 2014 – 19,723 miles
  • 2013 – 19,113 miles
  • 2012 – 12,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,109 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,109 miles
    Test number
    592011837266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail77,109 miles (+2,477)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,109 miles
    Test number
    702990915611
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass74,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    678469531319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,629 miles (+4,258)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,629 miles
    Test number
    718755721148
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass70,371 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    811049523151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail70,365 miles (+3,155)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,365 miles
    Test number
    562968442291
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass67,210 miles (+1,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    177390905458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel breather perished

  8. Pass65,420 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    778922987489
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail65,418 miles (+4,017)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    391787564217
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass61,401 miles (+5,092)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    535337717847
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank breather pipe perishing

  11. Pass56,309 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,309 miles
    Test number
    252118587083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,881 miles (+6,557)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,881 miles
    Test number
    713858198505
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass43,324 miles (+6,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,324 miles
    Test number
    141524010824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass36,364 miles (+5,337)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    857086864356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,027 miles (+4,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,027 miles
    Test number
    428149760658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo assistance intermittently inop when pressing pedal on start up

  16. Pass26,757 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    136067425420
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNo key for fuel cap

  17. Fail26,757 miles (+7,034)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    366637925049
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth swivel seals leaking
    • NoteNo key for fuel cap

  18. Fail19,723 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,723 miles
    Test number
    545830434011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  19. Pass19,723 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,723 miles
    Test number
    645530734089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,113 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,113 miles
    Test number
    149393533200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,840 miles
    Test number
    147245392175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 DFD

Does L11 DFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 DFD is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 DFD?
The MOT on L11 DFD is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 DFD done?
L11 DFD was recorded at 77,109 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,571 miles a year.
Has L11 DFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 DFD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 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 L11 DFD find?
L11 DFD passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing.

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