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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L1 DTKMOT history

L1 DTK is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

L1 DTK grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,697 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DTK was last recorded at 109,697 miles on 29 May 2026, 2,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,927 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,770 miles
Average per year
4,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,697 miles
  • 2025 – 106,927 miles
  • 2024 – 105,726 miles
  • 2023 – 101,431 miles
  • 2022 – 99,810 miles
  • 2021 – 96,910 miles
  • 2020 – 94,296 miles
  • 2019 – 89,053 miles
  • 2018 – 84,433 miles
  • 2017 – 77,807 miles
  • 2016 – 74,800 miles
  • 2015 – 69,623 miles
  • 2014 – 63,670 miles
  • 2013 – 56,335 miles
  • 2012 – 49,580 miles
  • 2011 – 43,873 miles
  • 2010 – 37,935 miles
  • 2009 – 31,399 miles
  • 2008 – 24,306 miles
  • 2007 – 16,384 miles
  • 2006 – 16,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,697 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint boot split

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,697 miles (+2,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    709620780993
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint boot split

  2. Pass106,927 miles (+1,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,927 miles
    Test number
    685547447103
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rear joint has slight play in universal joint
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,726 miles (+4,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,726 miles
    Test number
    553017635773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel leak at fuel filter

  4. Pass101,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    344314405714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,431 miles (+1,621)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    281156590537
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rod to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass99,810 miles (+2,900)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    998785636780
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hub oil seals wet
    • AdvisoryVibration under hard braking

  7. Pass96,910 miles (+2,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    652320125668
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass94,296 miles (+5,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,296 miles
    Test number
    367993093249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,053 miles (+4,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    889843622839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak at steering box

  10. Pass84,433 miles (+6,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,433 miles
    Test number
    588561708439
    • AdvisoryGeneral brake pipe corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass77,807 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,807 miles
    Test number
    755256084747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,800 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    766371448914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,623 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,623 miles
    Test number
    678051295142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,670 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    325078184116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,335 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    397529483178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    107735782170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,580 miles (+5,707)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    965805882151
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass43,873 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,873 miles
    Test number
    238047881412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,935 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    771840690163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,399 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,399 miles
    Test number
    180214589110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,306 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,306 miles
    Test number
    253546788420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,384 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,384 miles
    Test number
    344470097152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass16,384 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,384 miles
    Test number
    724460397149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,072 miles
    Test number
    371715716215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 DTK

Does L1 DTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DTK is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DTK?
The MOT on L1 DTK is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DTK done?
L1 DTK was recorded at 109,697 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,724 miles a year.
Has L1 DTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DTK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 DTK 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 DTK find?
L1 DTK passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; steering drop arm ball joint boot split.

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