Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
L24 DEFMOT history
L24 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 84,309 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,406 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L24 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 12 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L24 DEF was last recorded at 84,309 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,294 miles · 8 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 4,406 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,309 miles
- 2025 – 82,016 miles
- 2024 – 77,540 miles
- 2023 – 76,603 miles
- 2022 – 75,857 miles
- 2021 – 74,260 miles
- 2020 – 70,786 miles
- 2019 – 68,309 miles
- 2018 – 65,889 miles
- 2017 – 65,543 miles
- 2016 – 57,392 miles
- 2015 – 40,985 miles
- 2014 – 32,749 miles
- 2013 – 27,719 miles
- 2012 – 19,688 miles
- 2011 – 15,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,309 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALLIPER (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALONG CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,309 miles (+15)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 84,309 miles
- Test number
- 801770947511
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALLIPER (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALONG CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail84,294 miles (+2,278)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,294 miles
- Test number
- 344283212535
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALLIPER (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALONG CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,016 miles (+4,476)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 82,016 miles
- Test number
- 220133211098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass77,540 miles (+937)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 77,540 miles
- Test number
- 488266651657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,603 miles (+746)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 76,603 miles
- Test number
- 268685049145
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,857 miles (+1,597)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 75,857 miles
- Test number
- 227408261709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,260 miles (+3,474)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 74,260 miles
- Test number
- 336690565175
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,786 miles (+2,477)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 70,786 miles
- Test number
- 818738710300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,309 miles (+2,420)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 68,309 miles
- Test number
- 831469564471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,889 miles (+346)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 65,889 miles
- Test number
- 737051124989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,543 miles (+8,151)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 65,543 miles
- Test number
- 942641502003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,392 miles (+16,407)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 57,392 miles
- Test number
- 401113086022
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,985 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 40,985 miles
- Test number
- 476320475077
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail40,985 miles (+8,236)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,985 miles
- Test number
- 588660475056
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,749 miles (+5,030)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 32,749 miles
- Test number
- 377429264079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,719 miles (+8,031)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 27,719 miles
- Test number
- 748896763040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass19,688 miles (+3,828)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 19,688 miles
- Test number
- 158517462469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,860 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,860 miles
- Test number
- 125932361471
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteN/s/f wiper blade deteriorated
Pass15,860 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 15,860 miles
- Test number
- 198762461024
- NoteN/s/f wiper blade deteriorated
Questions about L24 DEF
- Does L24 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 DEF is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L24 DEF?
- The MOT on L24 DEF is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L24 DEF done?
- L24 DEF was recorded at 84,309 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 4,406 miles a year.
- Has L24 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L24 DEF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L24 DEF 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 L24 DEF find?
- L24 DEF passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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