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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L22 BRSMOT history

L22 BRS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

L22 BRS grey 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 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,996 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 BRS
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 expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 BRS was last recorded at 176,996 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 7,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,958 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,038 miles
Average per year
9,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,996 miles
  • 2024 – 169,958 miles
  • 2023 – 162,757 miles
  • 2022 – 155,429 miles
  • 2021 – 146,609 miles
  • 2020 – 138,008 miles
  • 2019 – 127,649 miles
  • 2018 – 118,001 miles
  • 2017 – 107,085 miles
  • 2016 – 96,998 miles
  • 2015 – 87,004 miles
  • 2014 – 77,806 miles
  • 2013 – 64,830 miles
  • 2012 – 53,406 miles
  • 2011 – 44,461 miles
  • 2010 – 34,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,996 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Fuel tank strap broken
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • 4 coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering damper slight misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,996 miles (+7,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,996 miles
    Test number
    161298050444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Fuel tank strap broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,958 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,958 miles
    Test number
    443392921793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass168,367 miles (+5,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,367 miles
    Test number
    495179371428
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,757 miles (+7,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    162,757 miles
    Test number
    938358511544
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass155,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,429 miles
    Test number
    973161924738
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail155,429 miles (+8,820)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,429 miles
    Test number
    619735054013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass146,609 miles (+8,601)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,609 miles
    Test number
    949403573406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass138,008 miles (+10,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,008 miles
    Test number
    816367417728
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass127,649 miles (+9,648)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,649 miles
    Test number
    726749392487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,001 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,001 miles
    Test number
    342361423530
    • Advisory4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight misting of oil

  11. Fail118,000 miles (+10,915)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,000 miles
    Test number
    150255730891
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Advisory4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight misting of oil

  12. Pass107,085 miles (+10,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,085 miles
    Test number
    847244073304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint has slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight play

  13. Pass96,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    930548543959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,998 miles (+9,994)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    213753416587
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

  15. Pass87,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    865922388007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,004 miles (+9,198)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    382325039580
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass77,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    297336864277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,802 miles (+12,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    177076264228
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass64,830 miles (+11,424)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    509032163265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,406 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,406 miles
    Test number
    176862062275
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear shock absorbers bottom bushes showing play almost to excess
    • NoteO/s rear wheel bearing showing play

  21. Fail53,406 miles (+8,945)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,406 miles
    Test number
    798312462299
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear shock absorbers bottom bushes showing play almost to excess
    • NoteO/s rear wheel bearing showing play

  22. Pass44,461 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,461 miles
    Test number
    656675261224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,600 miles
    Test number
    173526850229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 BRS

Does L22 BRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 BRS expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 BRS?
The MOT on L22 BRS expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 BRS done?
L22 BRS was recorded at 176,996 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 9,453 miles a year.
Has L22 BRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 BRS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L22 BRS 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 L22 BRS find?
L22 BRS passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear upper fuel tank strap broken; oil leak, but not excessive.

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