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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L1 DEFMOT history

L1 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 39,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

L1 DEF black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
39,136 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DEF was last recorded at 39,136 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,258 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,878 miles
Average per year
3,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,136 miles
  • 2025 – 36,258 miles
  • 2024 – 32,646 miles
  • 2023 – 29,010 miles
  • 2022 – 24,314 miles
  • 2020 – 21,769 miles
  • 2019 – 18,350 miles
  • 2018 – 13,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,136 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,136 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    39,136 miles
    Test number
    245099643464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,258 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    36,258 miles
    Test number
    541875706300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail36,255 miles (+3,609)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    207188171935
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

  4. Pass32,646 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    32,646 miles
    Test number
    354204727758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,010 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    29,010 miles
    Test number
    835460400998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,314 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    24,314 miles
    Test number
    907659364090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,769 miles
    Test number
    692558830273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,769 miles (+3,419)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,769 miles
    Test number
    743821434691
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass18,350 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,350 miles
    Test number
    345887158193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail18,324 miles (+4,416)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,324 miles
    Test number
    103100083480
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass13,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    13,908 miles
    Test number
    557106368247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 DEF

Does L1 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DEF is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DEF?
The MOT on L1 DEF is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DEF done?
L1 DEF was recorded at 39,136 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,447 miles a year.
Has L1 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DEF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 DEF 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 DEF find?
L1 DEF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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