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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

L22 STPMOT history

L22 STP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L22 STP blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,402 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 STP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 STP was last recorded at 126,402 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 3,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,734 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,668 miles
Average per year
4,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,402 miles
  • 2025 – 122,734 miles
  • 2024 – 122,145 miles
  • 2023 – 120,853 miles
  • 2022 – 118,855 miles
  • 2021 – 116,227 miles
  • 2020 – 111,983 miles
  • 2019 – 104,616 miles
  • 2018 – 99,690 miles
  • 2017 – 94,119 miles
  • 2016 – 87,797 miles
  • 2015 – 81,985 miles
  • 2014 – 75,988 miles
  • 2013 – 69,570 miles
  • 2012 – 62,217 miles
  • 2011 – 54,381 miles
  • 2010 – 47,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,402 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Upper A Arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings have light seepage

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Slight oil and transmission leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,402 miles (+3,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,402 miles
    Test number
    751707544514
    • AdvisoryRear Upper A Arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings have light seepage
  2. Pass122,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    823055365841
    • AdvisorySlight oil and transmission leak
  3. Fail122,734 miles (+589)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    154229688207
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil and transmission leak
  4. Pass122,145 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,145 miles
    Test number
    982632780245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,853 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,853 miles
    Test number
    763529058159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,855 miles (+2,628)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,855 miles
    Test number
    988527385502
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On top of chassis (front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass116,227 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,227 miles
    Test number
    447997687878
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail116,218 miles (+4,235)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,218 miles
    Test number
    753676823076
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass111,983 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,983 miles
    Test number
    134899708074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail111,967 miles (+7,351)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,967 miles
    Test number
    656700868684
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass104,616 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,616 miles
    Test number
    741603235504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  12. Fail104,616 miles (+4,926)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,616 miles
    Test number
    641126093079
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  13. Pass99,690 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,690 miles
    Test number
    122016166986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    662209529630
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail94,119 miles (+6,322)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    488456555053
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass87,797 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,797 miles
    Test number
    905202779353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear propshaft joints slight play
  17. Fail87,797 miles (+5,812)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,797 miles
    Test number
    794380059676
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear propshaft joints slight play
  18. Pass81,985 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,985 miles
    Test number
    935832695011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,988 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    295350884077
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  20. Fail75,988 miles (+6,418)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    225908774000
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  21. Pass69,570 miles (+7,353)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    405887283098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
  22. Pass62,217 miles (+7,836)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,217 miles
    Test number
    396567582018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,381 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,381 miles
    Test number
    165088991401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    373685460015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 STP

Does L22 STP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 STP is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 STP?
The MOT on L22 STP is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 STP done?
L22 STP was recorded at 126,402 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,794 miles a year.
Has L22 STP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 STP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 STP 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 STP find?
L22 STP passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: rear upper a arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated; both front swivel housings have light seepage.

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