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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L25 AWBMOT history

L25 AWB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L25 AWB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
83,815 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 AWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 AWB was last recorded at 83,815 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,911 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
904 miles
Average per year
3,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,815 miles
  • 2024 – 82,911 miles
  • 2023 – 81,088 miles
  • 2022 – 79,570 miles
  • 2021 – 78,158 miles
  • 2020 – 76,351 miles
  • 2019 – 72,981 miles
  • 2018 – 67,483 miles
  • 2017 – 63,553 miles
  • 2016 – 57,075 miles
  • 2015 – 49,198 miles
  • 2014 – 46,059 miles
  • 2013 – 46,036 miles
  • 2012 – 41,846 miles
  • 2011 – 39,791 miles
  • 2010 – 30,392 miles
  • 2009 – 21,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,815 miles
  • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
  • AdvisoryBoth rear out riggers rusty
  • AdvisoryRear x beam rusty

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • DRIVERS SEAT BELT POOR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • REAR DIFF BALLJOINT DUSTCOVER POOR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • REAR UPPER SHOCK BUSHES POOR AND SLIGHT PLAY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,815 miles (+904)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,815 miles
    Test number
    208866316501
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear out riggers rusty
    • AdvisoryRear x beam rusty

  2. Pass82,911 miles (+1,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,911 miles
    Test number
    420599866546
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass81,088 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,088 miles
    Test number
    313956275610
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass79,570 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,570 miles
    Test number
    291970613176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail79,569 miles (+1,411)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,569 miles
    Test number
    559866235483
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,158 miles
    Test number
    972767069739
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT POOR
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF BALLJOINT DUSTCOVER POOR
    • AdvisoryREAR UPPER SHOCK BUSHES POOR AND SLIGHT PLAY

  7. Fail78,158 miles (+1,807)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,158 miles
    Test number
    409425881072
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM BALLJOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT POOR
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF BALLJOINT DUSTCOVER POOR
    • AdvisoryREAR UPPER SHOCK BUSHES POOR AND SLIGHT PLAY

  8. Pass76,351 miles (+3,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,351 miles
    Test number
    326631213410
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,981 miles (+5,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,981 miles
    Test number
    416759881678
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryHazard switch sticking
    • AdvisoryRear chassis surface corrosion

  10. Pass67,483 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    152169813512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,474 miles (+3,921)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,474 miles
    Test number
    716595440119
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,553 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    536899701284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,075 miles (+7,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    375426412020
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rearm under drivers floor area (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass49,198 miles (+3,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    975615895043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal has slight leak

  15. Pass46,059 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,059 miles
    Test number
    179079124350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,036 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    527148593259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,035 miles (+4,189)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    797084393251
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass41,846 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,846 miles
    Test number
    856758222373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,801 miles (+2,010)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    515861722335
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass39,791 miles (+9,399)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,791 miles
    Test number
    465361501434
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/f shocker sleeve down

  21. Fail30,392 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    433709510446
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteDrag link bent
    • NoteTrack rod bent

  22. Pass30,392 miles (+9,010)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    971639210332
    • NoteDrag link bent
    • NoteTrack rod bent

  23. Pass21,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,382 miles
    Test number
    562773229382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 AWB

Does L25 AWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 AWB expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 AWB?
The MOT on L25 AWB expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 AWB done?
L25 AWB was recorded at 83,815 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,917 miles a year.
Has L25 AWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 AWB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 AWB 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 L25 AWB find?
L25 AWB passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame ball joint; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front valve stem slightly damaged, and 9 more.

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