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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L25 SBLMOT history

L25 SBL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 210,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L25 SBL grey 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 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
210,176 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 SBL was last recorded at 210,176 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,664 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,512 miles
Average per year
10,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,176 miles
  • 2025 – 206,664 miles
  • 2024 – 201,789 miles
  • 2023 – 198,420 miles
  • 2022 – 192,870 miles
  • 2020 – 191,552 miles
  • 2017 – 180,389 miles
  • 2016 – 163,525 miles
  • 2015 – 150,029 miles
  • 2013 – 128,572 miles
  • 2012 – 104,645 miles
  • 2011 – 76,651 miles
  • 2010 – 51,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,176 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,176 miles (+3,512)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    210,176 miles
    Test number
    766444708367
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass206,664 miles (+4,875)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    206,664 miles
    Test number
    318428775605
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass201,789 miles (+3,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    201,789 miles
    Test number
    326340400299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass198,420 miles (+5,550)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    198,420 miles
    Test number
    203001014779
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass192,870 miles (+1,318)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    192,870 miles
    Test number
    516911617308
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass191,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    191,552 miles
    Test number
    833632207776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail191,552 miles (+11,163)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,552 miles
    Test number
    588900255396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass180,389 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    180,389 miles
    Test number
    646380875849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

  9. Fail180,371 miles (+16,846)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,371 miles
    Test number
    859600832896
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

  10. Pass163,525 miles (+13,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,525 miles
    Test number
    380369269338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass150,029 miles (+21,457)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    150,029 miles
    Test number
    406268705011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,572 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    128,572 miles
    Test number
    585909413385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,269 miles (+23,624)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,269 miles
    Test number
    759905513361
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass104,645 miles (+27,994)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,645 miles
    Test number
    186804722318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,651 miles (+24,728)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,651 miles
    Test number
    617410441392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,923 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,923 miles
    Test number
    220710340335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail51,896 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    681503430361
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine man. light on,

Questions about L25 SBL

Does L25 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 SBL is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 SBL?
The MOT on L25 SBL is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 SBL done?
L25 SBL was recorded at 210,176 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 10,009 miles a year.
Has L25 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 SBL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L25 SBL 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 SBL find?
L25 SBL passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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