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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

L19 DTCMOT history

L19 DTC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 146,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L19 DTC black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,144 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 DTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 DTC was last recorded at 146,144 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 12,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,470 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,674 miles
Average per year
13,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,144 miles
  • 2024 – 133,470 miles
  • 2023 – 123,920 miles
  • 2022 – 116,299 miles
  • 2021 – 104,472 miles
  • 2020 – 88,954 miles
  • 2019 – 69,961 miles
  • 2018 – 52,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,144 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front swivel housing slight weep of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,144 miles (+12,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,144 miles
    Test number
    419161752213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. Pass133,470 miles (+9,550)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,470 miles
    Test number
    384218056915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,920 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,920 miles
    Test number
    226160677555
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing slight weep of oil
  4. Fail123,854 miles (+7,555)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    546860752609
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing slight weep of oil
  5. Pass116,299 miles (+11,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,299 miles
    Test number
    672941012424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass104,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    470673349496
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres
  7. Fail104,472 miles (+15,518)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    463910261196
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective Pipes not connected (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres
  8. Pass88,954 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    898959769163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,954 miles (+17,993)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    606156488657
    • MajorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm boot spit (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass69,961 miles (+17,485)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    365623130979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,476 miles
    Test number
    495021261143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L19 DTC

Does L19 DTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 DTC is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L19 DTC?
The MOT on L19 DTC is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 DTC done?
L19 DTC was recorded at 146,144 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 13,194 miles a year.
Has L19 DTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 DTC has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L19 DTC 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 L19 DTC find?
L19 DTC passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front steering box has seepage.

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