Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
L1 BTCMOT history
L1 BTC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 15,513 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 15,513 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 BTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 BTC was last recorded at 15,513 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Mar 2014: 34,132 miles, lower than 327,171 miles on 25 Mar 2013.
- 23 Mar 2017: 316 miles, lower than 36,418 miles on 22 Mar 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 15,513 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 15,513 miles
- 2024 – 14,352 miles
- 2023 – 11,136 miles
- 2022 – 10,327 miles
- 2021 – 9,748 miles
- 2020 – 6,264 miles
- 2019 – 1,667 miles
- 2018 – 1,443 miles
- 2017 – 316 miles
- 2016 – 36,418 miles
- 2015 – 35,962 miles
- 2014 – 34,132 miles
- 2013 – 327,171 miles
- 2012 – 31,643 miles
- 2011 – 30,139 miles
- 2010 – 28,648 miles
- 2009 – 26,572 miles
- 2008 – 24,477 miles
- 2007 – 21,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass15,513 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass15,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 15,513 miles
- Test number
- 757209601250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,513 miles (+1,161)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,513 miles
- Test number
- 547106713860
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/85/16 lump in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mounted to chassis and connecting to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass14,352 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 14,352 miles
- Test number
- 330525143507
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass11,136 miles (+809)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 11,136 miles
- Test number
- 447707415838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,327 miles (+579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 10,327 miles
- Test number
- 876050207142
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass9,748 miles (+3,484)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 9,748 miles
- Test number
- 828932414281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass6,264 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 6,264 miles
- Test number
- 462268192697
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail6,264 miles (+4,597)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,264 miles
- Test number
- 899561624714
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass1,667 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 1,667 miles
- Test number
- 876702853659
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail1,667 miles (+224)3 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,667 miles
- Test number
- 996224999605
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass1,443 miles (+1,127)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 1,443 miles
- Test number
- 300954497517
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass316 miles (-36,102)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 316 miles
- Test number
- 270564626929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,418 miles (+456)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,418 miles
- Test number
- 802794461012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,962 miles (+37)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,962 miles
- Test number
- 405623985093
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail35,925 miles (+1,793)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,925 miles
- Test number
- 305847575031
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass34,132 miles (-293,039)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 34,132 miles
- Test number
- 179525684469
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSlight play in offside steering damper bushes
Fail327,171 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 327,171 miles
- Test number
- 169854183016
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass327,171 miles (+295,528)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 327,171 miles
- Test number
- 736744083051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,643 miles (+1,504)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 31,643 miles
- Test number
- 145491782018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,139 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,139 miles
- Test number
- 389897581088
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,139 miles (+1,491)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 30,139 miles
- Test number
- 566097181021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,648 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 28,648 miles
- Test number
- 150474980086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s front tyre is cut but not to cords
Fail28,648 miles (+2,076)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,648 miles
- Test number
- 152474880421
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s front tyre is cut but not to cords
Pass26,572 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 26,572 miles
- Test number
- 114969489403
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCut in o/s front tyre but not to cords
Fail26,572 miles (+2,095)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,572 miles
- Test number
- 870209189042
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCut in o/s front tyre but not to cords
Pass24,477 miles (+2,604)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 24,477 miles
- Test number
- 793479078064
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass21,873 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 21,873 miles
- Test number
- 980570687022
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBoth front tyres have cuts
Questions about L1 BTC
- Does L1 BTC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BTC is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L1 BTC?
- The MOT on L1 BTC is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 BTC done?
- L1 BTC was recorded at 15,513 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has L1 BTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 BTC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L1 BTC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L1 BTC find?
- L1 BTC passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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