Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L24 DJWMOT history
L24 DJW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,684 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 145,684 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L24 DJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L24 DJW was last recorded at 145,684 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 3,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,881 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,803 miles
- Average per year
- 5,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,684 miles
- 2024 – 141,881 miles
- 2023 – 137,169 miles
- 2022 – 131,341 miles
- 2021 – 125,141 miles
- 2020 – 118,285 miles
- 2019 – 112,525 miles
- 2018 – 107,229 miles
- 2017 – 101,388 miles
- 2016 – 98,952 miles
- 2015 – 95,517 miles
- 2014 – 92,918 miles
- 2013 – 87,328 miles
- 2012 – 84,712 miles
- 2011 – 80,972 miles
- 2010 – 71,127 miles
- 2009 – 61,413 miles
- 2008 – 46,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,684 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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,684 miles (+3,803)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 145,684 miles
- Test number
- 760717910530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,881 miles (+4,712)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 141,881 miles
- Test number
- 230413295146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,169 miles (+218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 137,169 miles
- Test number
- 599902360326
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake pad look low
Fail136,951 miles (+5,610)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,951 miles
- Test number
- 797976720989
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on ? (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake pad look low
Pass131,341 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 131,341 miles
- Test number
- 568945056912
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3/4 wear
Fail131,337 miles (+6,196)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,337 miles
- Test number
- 747346430859
- MajorFront Brake disc contaminated both sides swivel hub leaking oil onto dices (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3/4 wear
Pass125,141 miles (+6,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 125,141 miles
- Test number
- 798805968312
- AdvisoryFront both sides swivel housing slight oil leak
Pass118,285 miles (+5,760)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 118,285 miles
- Test number
- 301717895870
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront both sides swivel /housing slight oil leak
Pass112,525 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 112,525 miles
- Test number
- 308551279642
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront both sides Swivel joints/housing slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail114,523 miles (+7,294)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,523 miles
- Test number
- 649440049024
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront both sides Swivel joints/housing slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass107,229 miles (+5,841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 107,229 miles
- Test number
- 510975352119
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass101,388 miles (+2,436)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 101,388 miles
- Test number
- 534834549120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,952 miles (+3,435)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 98,952 miles
- Test number
- 789413102025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 95,517 miles
- Test number
- 733826030439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,493 miles (+2,575)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,493 miles
- Test number
- 960056944005
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass92,918 miles (+5,590)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 92,918 miles
- Test number
- 809047344247
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,328 miles11 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 87,328 miles
- Test number
- 239565593270
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- NoteExhaust - rear flange corroded and slight blow
- NoteHub seals - front mist of grease O/S & N/S
- NoteTop up oil 2 litres
Fail87,328 miles (+2,616)2 repaired11 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,328 miles
- Test number
- 705515993262
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- NoteExhaust - rear flange corroded and slight blow
- NoteHub seals - front mist of grease O/S & N/S
- NoteTop up oil 2 litres
Fail84,712 miles1 repaired7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,712 miles
- Test number
- 169560702341
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHubs front - O/S & N/S mist oil
- NoteOil leak
Pass84,712 miles (+3,740)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 84,712 miles
- Test number
- 455440402338
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteHubs front - O/S & N/S mist oil
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,972 miles (+16)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 80,972 miles
- Test number
- 589461801316
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteRear brake discs worn & scored
Fail80,956 miles (+9,829)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,956 miles
- Test number
- 736519191213
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteRear brake discs worn & scored
Pass71,127 miles (+9,714)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 71,127 miles
- Test number
- 812766290212
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn + pads
Pass61,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 61,413 miles
- Test number
- 312306099229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,413 miles (+14,814)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,413 miles
- Test number
- 813796899271
- Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass46,599 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 46,599 miles
- Test number
- 131783508394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,585 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,585 miles
- Test number
- 223111508324
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Questions about L24 DJW
- Does L24 DJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 DJW is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L24 DJW?
- The MOT on L24 DJW is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L24 DJW done?
- L24 DJW was recorded at 145,684 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,796 miles a year.
- Has L24 DJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L24 DJW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L24 DJW 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 DJW find?
- L24 DJW passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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