Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L25 BAAMOT history

L25 BAA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

L25 BAA red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
99,075 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,317 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L25 BAA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L25 BAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 BAA was last recorded at 99,075 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 1,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2025: 98,075 miles, lower than 98,192 miles on 21 Nov 2024.

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
98,075 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,000 miles
Average per year
3,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,075 miles
  • 2024 – 98,192 miles
  • 2023 – 94,058 miles
  • 2022 – 92,232 miles
  • 2021 – 90,030 miles
  • 2019 – 89,979 miles
  • 2017 – 84,278 miles
  • 2016 – 77,799 miles
  • 2015 – 70,727 miles
  • 2014 – 63,505 miles
  • 2013 – 57,269 miles
  • 2012 – 53,737 miles
  • 2011 – 49,339 miles
  • 2010 – 46,612 miles
  • 2009 – 43,423 miles
  • 2008 – 41,125 miles
  • 2007 – 38,355 miles
  • 2006 – 33,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,075 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patch welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,075 miles (+1,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,075 miles
    Test number
    845151250067
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patch welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail98,075 miles (-117)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,075 miles
    Test number
    170184764286
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perish cracks seeing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perish cracks seeing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patch welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass98,192 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    518047875179
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Fail98,179 miles (+4,121)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,179 miles
    Test number
    895429077634
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded and holed outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,058 miles (+1,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,058 miles
    Test number
    905914605180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive tansfer box and rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,232 miles (+2,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,232 miles
    Test number
    238350576375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    848553727746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,030 miles (+51)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    468950829104
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass89,979 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    994721134978
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail89,975 miles (+5,697)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,975 miles
    Test number
    304991239824
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,278 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,278 miles
    Test number
    678687247771
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail84,112 miles (+6,313)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    731947915378
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass77,799 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,799 miles
    Test number
    494038763291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,791 miles (+7,064)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    973985597879
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass70,727 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,727 miles
    Test number
    307543715076
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Fail70,679 miles (+7,174)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    499378005025
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass63,505 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,505 miles
    Test number
    178325214009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,269 miles (+3,532)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,269 miles
    Test number
    415295413035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteSteering damper has slight play in rubber bush

  19. Pass53,737 miles (+4,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    178673112017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,339 miles
    Test number
    116578711029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,339 miles (+2,727)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,339 miles
    Test number
    185998611466
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass46,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,612 miles
    Test number
    434511620066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,612 miles (+3,189)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,612 miles
    Test number
    171901820089
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass43,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    610754919066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,423 miles (+2,298)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    642834019023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass41,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    631266218018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,125 miles (+2,770)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    481946218012
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Fail38,355 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,355 miles
    Test number
    661748617028
    • Repaired at testFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass38,355 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,355 miles
    Test number
    912498817007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,954 miles
    Test number
    754890626063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail33,953 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    132280126034
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L25 BAA

Does L25 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 BAA expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 BAA?
The MOT on L25 BAA expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 BAA done?
L25 BAA was recorded at 99,075 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 3,317 miles a year.
Has L25 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 BAA has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 BAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L25 BAA find?
L25 BAA passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patch welded.

Related registrations

Browse all L25B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.