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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L1 DDLMOT history

L1 DDL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

L1 DDL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2026
Mileage
136,570 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DDL was last recorded at 136,570 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 1,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,371 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,199 miles
Average per year
3,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,570 miles
  • 2024 – 135,371 miles
  • 2023 – 134,230 miles
  • 2022 – 133,417 miles
  • 2021 – 131,963 miles
  • 2020 – 127,482 miles
  • 2019 – 120,371 miles
  • 2018 – 113,624 miles
  • 2017 – 112,843 miles
  • 2016 – 111,232 miles
  • 2015 – 110,259 miles
  • 2014 – 109,287 miles
  • 2013 – 108,103 miles
  • 2012 – 107,696 miles
  • 2011 – 107,692 miles
  • 2010 – 104,343 miles
  • 2009 – 92,526 miles
  • 2007 – 84,298 miles
  • 2006 – 72,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,570 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,570 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,570 miles
    Test number
    814098281700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,371 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,371 miles
    Test number
    771333665760
    • AdvisoryCHASSI CORRODED

  3. Pass134,230 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,230 miles
    Test number
    680346058808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,417 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,417 miles
    Test number
    886044151368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,963 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,963 miles
    Test number
    564911829135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,482 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,482 miles
    Test number
    686118335342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,371 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,371 miles
    Test number
    301240753135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,624 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,624 miles
    Test number
    146357554417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass112,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    114201652293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,845 miles (+2)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,845 miles
    Test number
    980324847094
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail112,843 miles (+1,611)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    544204103032
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass111,232 miles (+973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,232 miles
    Test number
    150976229199
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass110,259 miles (+972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,259 miles
    Test number
    655195785070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass109,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,287 miles
    Test number
    246997684012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail109,285 miles (+1,182)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,285 miles
    Test number
    148137384449
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass108,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,103 miles
    Test number
    506649373067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail108,090 miles (+394)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,090 miles
    Test number
    969549173078
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass107,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,696 miles
    Test number
    926674232010
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail107,696 miles (+4)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,696 miles
    Test number
    995694132022
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail107,692 miles (+3,349)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,692 miles
    Test number
    608346851331
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass104,343 miles (+87)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,343 miles
    Test number
    542944470272
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail104,256 miles (+4,590)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,256 miles
    Test number
    341350370468
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass99,666 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    314251290054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail99,665 miles (+7,139)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    770649880032
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass92,526 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    542177499066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,424 miles (+8,126)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,424 miles
    Test number
    282189089045
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass84,298 miles (+8,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,298 miles
    Test number
    913212777241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass75,976 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,976 miles
    Test number
    180085797003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,246 miles
    Test number
    191290996060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 DDL

Does L1 DDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 DDL expired on 19 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 DDL?
The MOT on L1 DDL expired on 19 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 DDL done?
L1 DDL was recorded at 136,570 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 3,378 miles a year.
Has L1 DDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DDL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on L1 DDL 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 L1 DDL find?
L1 DDL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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