Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
L21 BTJMOT history
L21 BTJ is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,865 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 107,865 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,978 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 BTJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 28 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 BTJ was last recorded at 107,865 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,875 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,990 miles
- Average per year
- 4,978 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,865 miles
- 2025 – 104,875 miles
- 2022 – 102,599 miles
- 2021 – 97,984 miles
- 2020 – 93,390 miles
- 2019 – 87,826 miles
- 2018 – 83,989 miles
- 2017 – 79,248 miles
- 2016 – 68,439 miles
- 2015 – 64,708 miles
- 2014 – 57,770 miles
- 2013 – 54,347 miles
- 2012 – 46,425 miles
- 2011 – 39,350 miles
- 2010 – 29,146 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,865 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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,865 miles (+2,990)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 107,865 miles
- Test number
- 222008733115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,875 miles (+2,276)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 104,875 miles
- Test number
- 212727873584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,599 miles (+4,615)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 102,599 miles
- Test number
- 354104024911
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,984 miles (+4,594)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 97,984 miles
- Test number
- 130077751388
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet difficult To Open
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySlight Leak From Swivel Joint Seals
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass93,390 miles (+10)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,390 miles
- Test number
- 907475877219
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail93,380 miles (+5,554)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,380 miles
- Test number
- 812183234909
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play cross rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass87,826 miles (+8)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 87,826 miles
- Test number
- 508110554140
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail87,818 miles (+3,829)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,818 miles
- Test number
- 391552873555
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass83,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 83,989 miles
- Test number
- 801210601548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,989 miles (+4,741)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,989 miles
- Test number
- 233769561246
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass79,248 miles (+10,809)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 79,248 miles
- Test number
- 759386059293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass68,439 miles (+3,731)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 68,439 miles
- Test number
- 130996875723
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass64,708 miles (+6,938)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,708 miles
- Test number
- 748848786998
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,770 miles (+3,423)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,770 miles
- Test number
- 816406174205
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail54,347 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,347 miles
- Test number
- 199124973269
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass54,347 miles (+7,922)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 54,347 miles
- Test number
- 559854773230
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass46,425 miles (+7,075)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,425 miles
- Test number
- 986653562215
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass39,350 miles (+10,204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 39,350 miles
- Test number
- 338322461266
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass29,146 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 29,146 miles
- Test number
- 191397350297
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about L21 BTJ
- Does L21 BTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BTJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 BTJ?
- The MOT on L21 BTJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 BTJ done?
- L21 BTJ was recorded at 107,865 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,978 miles a year.
- Has L21 BTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 BTJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on L21 BTJ 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 L21 BTJ find?
- L21 BTJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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