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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L22 DXRMOT history

L22 DXR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

L22 DXR green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,747 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 DXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 DXR was last recorded at 109,747 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2011: 44,541 miles, lower than 44,822 miles on 23 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,652 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
3,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,747 miles
  • 2025 – 106,037 miles
  • 2024 – 103,864 miles
  • 2023 – 103,404 miles
  • 2022 – 102,347 miles
  • 2021 – 101,143 miles
  • 2020 – 99,310 miles
  • 2019 – 97,527 miles
  • 2018 – 88,823 miles
  • 2017 – 83,763 miles
  • 2016 – 77,799 miles
  • 2015 – 72,223 miles
  • 2014 – 66,222 miles
  • 2013 – 60,176 miles
  • 2012 – 53,849 miles
  • 2011 – 44,541 miles
  • 2010 – 44,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,747 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,747 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,747 miles
    Test number
    689874278540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,652 miles (+3,615)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,652 miles
    Test number
    337330563311
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s/f & o/s/f led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,037 miles (+2,173)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,037 miles
    Test number
    323300897403
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,864 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,864 miles
    Test number
    668765690650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,404 miles (+1,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,404 miles
    Test number
    168879292569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    998213892926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,347 miles (+1,204)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    879670998386
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,143 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,143 miles
    Test number
    981090013018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,310 miles (+1,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,310 miles
    Test number
    614689084938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component axle tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass97,527 miles (+8,704)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    640935517356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,823 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,823 miles
    Test number
    910150192338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,763 miles (+5,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,763 miles
    Test number
    415666843133
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass77,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,799 miles
    Test number
    228639110549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,799 miles (+5,576)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,799 miles
    Test number
    741310896562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass72,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    878643065034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail72,223 miles (+6,001)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    727713465024
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront bull bar broken insucure

  17. Pass66,222 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,222 miles
    Test number
    168966664402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,215 miles (+6,039)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    465124164023
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail60,176 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,176 miles
    Test number
    348803063043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass60,176 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,176 miles
    Test number
    845763363047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,849 miles (+9,308)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,849 miles
    Test number
    679745352006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,541 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,541 miles
    Test number
    176109441441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,541 miles (-281)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,541 miles
    Test number
    437619441038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    850894750015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,822 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    122524450074
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L22 DXR

Does L22 DXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 DXR is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 DXR?
The MOT on L22 DXR is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 DXR done?
L22 DXR was recorded at 109,747 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,986 miles a year.
Has L22 DXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 DXR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 DXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 DXR find?
L22 DXR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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