Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
L25 CGMMOT history
L25 CGM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,627 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 168,627 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,564 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 CGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 CGM was last recorded at 168,627 miles on 18 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,621 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 6,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,627 miles
- 2025 – 168,621 miles
- 2023 – 167,549 miles
- 2022 – 165,941 miles
- 2021 – 163,147 miles
- 2020 – 158,480 miles
- 2017 – 153,122 miles
- 2016 – 147,474 miles
- 2015 – 142,450 miles
- 2014 – 137,220 miles
- 2013 – 131,565 miles
- 2012 – 127,033 miles
- 2011 – 116,786 miles
- 2010 – 101,920 miles
- 2009 – 83,357 miles
- 2008 – 65,080 miles
- 2007 – 47,101 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,627 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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear corrosion body cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,627 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 168,627 miles
- Test number
- 504121989304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,621 miles (+1,072)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,621 miles
- Test number
- 536014021451
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass167,549 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 167,549 miles
- Test number
- 241199736037
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail167,549 miles (+1,608)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,549 miles
- Test number
- 567275713287
- DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass165,941 miles (+2,794)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 165,941 miles
- Test number
- 474987525049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,147 miles (+4,667)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 163,147 miles
- Test number
- 593669993881
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion body cross member
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass158,480 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 158,480 miles
- Test number
- 412893617571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion body cross member
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail158,480 miles (+5,358)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,480 miles
- Test number
- 853629200300
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion body cross member
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass153,122 miles (+5,648)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 153,122 miles
- Test number
- 563301243043
- AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass147,474 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 147,474 miles
- Test number
- 590830999369
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail147,474 miles (+5,024)4 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,474 miles
- Test number
- 542033650688
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass142,450 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 142,450 miles
- Test number
- 424906327128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryN/s/f swivel joint is damp
Fail142,449 miles (+5,229)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,449 miles
- Test number
- 225642984514
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt rear (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryN/s/f swivel joint is damp
Pass137,220 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 137,220 miles
- Test number
- 556077064255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail137,143 miles (+5,578)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,143 miles
- Test number
- 549919054217
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass131,565 miles (+4,532)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 131,565 miles
- Test number
- 549073263225
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass127,033 miles (+10,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 127,033 miles
- Test number
- 598986462218
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass116,786 miles (+14,866)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 116,786 miles
- Test number
- 225495401350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,920 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 101,920 miles
- Test number
- 592270030396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,920 miles (+18,563)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,920 miles
- Test number
- 842370530352
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass83,357 miles (+18,277)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 83,357 miles
- Test number
- 864987119315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,080 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,080 miles
- Test number
- 301913208304
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass65,080 miles (+17,979)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 65,080 miles
- Test number
- 894003308397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 47,101 miles
- Test number
- 120046217364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L25 CGM
- Does L25 CGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 CGM is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 CGM?
- The MOT on L25 CGM is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 CGM done?
- L25 CGM was recorded at 168,627 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,564 miles a year.
- Has L25 CGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 CGM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L25 CGM 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 CGM find?
- L25 CGM passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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