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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L25 DCGMOT history

L25 DCG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L25 DCG green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,045 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 DCG was last recorded at 141,045 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,280 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,765 miles
Average per year
2,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,045 miles
  • 2025 – 139,280 miles
  • 2024 – 136,719 miles
  • 2022 – 134,333 miles
  • 2021 – 131,466 miles
  • 2020 – 128,455 miles
  • 2019 – 124,344 miles
  • 2016 – 122,645 miles
  • 2015 – 117,921 miles
  • 2014 – 109,354 miles
  • 2013 – 100,289 miles
  • 2012 – 97,650 miles
  • 2011 – 96,835 miles
  • 2009 – 95,850 miles
  • 2008 – 94,467 miles
  • 2007 – 93,829 miles
  • 2006 – 92,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,045 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,045 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,045 miles
    Test number
    352395376760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,280 miles (+2,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,280 miles
    Test number
    749624689166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass136,719 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,719 miles
    Test number
    861539088318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,333 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,333 miles
    Test number
    529275302845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,316 miles (+2,850)5 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,316 miles
    Test number
    593422114135
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis above rear axle bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering upper chassis hangers (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering upper chassis hangers (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis above bump stops for rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass131,466 miles (+3,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,466 miles
    Test number
    921972208882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear radius arm bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear radius arm bush
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  7. Pass128,455 miles (+4,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,455 miles
    Test number
    201318804098
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,344 miles
    Test number
    868451854775
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,344 miles (+1,699)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,344 miles
    Test number
    642959540635
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount behind tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,645 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,645 miles
    Test number
    268900314076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail122,638 miles (+4,717)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,638 miles
    Test number
    598371500280
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to rear brake flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint diff top mount (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating rear disc judder (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront prop loose

  12. Pass117,921 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,921 miles
    Test number
    441615107708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,900 miles (+8,546)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    999592954122
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass109,354 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,354 miles
    Test number
    229491514337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail109,347 miles (+9,058)5 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,347 miles
    Test number
    255078504390
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass100,289 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    168962903329
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals slight leak

  17. Fail100,289 miles (+2,639)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    459012603332
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals slight leak

  18. Pass97,650 miles (+815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,650 miles
    Test number
    996076182297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass96,835 miles (+985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,835 miles
    Test number
    428417241133
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail95,850 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    320213259322
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass95,850 miles (+1,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    403293259430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass94,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    94,467 miles
    Test number
    771268118313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,467 miles (+638)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,467 miles
    Test number
    432978118423
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass93,829 miles (+1,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    93,829 miles
    Test number
    550316207315
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass92,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    282643406234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,368 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    400813906216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L25 DCG

Does L25 DCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DCG is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 DCG?
The MOT on L25 DCG is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 DCG done?
L25 DCG was recorded at 141,045 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,487 miles a year.
Has L25 DCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DCG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 DCG 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 DCG find?
L25 DCG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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