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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L25 TJMMOT history

L25 TJM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 167,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L25 TJM 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,167 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 TJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 TJM was last recorded at 167,167 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,166 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,167 miles
  • 2025 – 164,196 miles
  • 2024 – 163,494 miles
  • 2023 – 161,670 miles
  • 2021 – 159,765 miles
  • 2020 – 158,758 miles
  • 2019 – 155,231 miles
  • 2018 – 151,063 miles
  • 2017 – 146,592 miles
  • 2016 – 135,388 miles
  • 2015 – 126,115 miles
  • 2014 – 112,041 miles
  • 2013 – 95,530 miles
  • 2012 – 71,333 miles
  • 2011 – 53,740 miles
  • 2010 – 39,141 miles
  • 2009 – 37,932 miles
  • 2008 – 29,776 miles
  • 2007 – 22,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,167 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,167 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,167 miles
    Test number
    516554880015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,166 miles (+2,970)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,166 miles
    Test number
    524352953118
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass164,196 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,196 miles
    Test number
    880412829273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper external casing broken

  4. Fail164,189 miles (+695)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,189 miles
    Test number
    961741416694
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,494 miles (+502)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,494 miles
    Test number
    188268925214
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail162,992 miles (+1,322)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,992 miles
    Test number
    729727444004
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded RIGID BRAKE PIPE COMING FROM FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play BALLJOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass161,670 miles (+1,905)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    797705273711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass159,765 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,765 miles
    Test number
    496885792367
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

  9. Fail159,765 miles (+1,007)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,765 miles
    Test number
    109782458475
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

  10. Pass158,758 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,758 miles
    Test number
    286981498083
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust joint heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank stone guard heavily corroded.

  11. Fail158,755 miles (+3,524)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,755 miles
    Test number
    586089074434
    • MajorNearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) rear steering link arm ball joint. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust joint heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank stone guard heavily corroded.

  12. Pass155,231 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,231 miles
    Test number
    522441659172
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail155,230 miles (+4,167)3 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,230 miles
    Test number
    210386094537
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to rear brake pad worn out (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass151,063 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    151,063 miles
    Test number
    812785333381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel near step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body support bar broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel near step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox and all diffs

  15. Fail151,063 miles (+4,471)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,063 miles
    Test number
    208329073611
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel near step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body support bar broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel near step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox and all diffs

  16. Pass146,592 miles (+11,204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    146,592 miles
    Test number
    841810908993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,388 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,388 miles
    Test number
    175053772793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,115 miles
    Test number
    142668051151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail126,115 miles (+14,074)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,115 miles
    Test number
    946297615229
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass112,041 miles (+16,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,041 miles
    Test number
    196404004200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,530 miles (+24,197)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,530 miles
    Test number
    368092433462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,333 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    459459242222
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear differential has a slight leak

  23. Pass71,333 miles (+47)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    866449542286
    • NoteRear differential has a slight leak

  24. Fail71,286 miles (+17,546)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,286 miles
    Test number
    728685542294
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel fillter has a slight leak....
    • NoteRear diff has slight leak...

  25. Pass53,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    899280021214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail53,740 miles (+14,599)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    407877311237
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,141 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,141 miles
    Test number
    313644010215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,932 miles
    Test number
    750845519392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail37,932 miles (+8,156)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,932 miles
    Test number
    864935919369
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass29,776 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,776 miles
    Test number
    742656798291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail22,695 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,695 miles
    Test number
    491324607459
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass22,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,695 miles
    Test number
    560104107325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 TJM

Does L25 TJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 TJM is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 TJM?
The MOT on L25 TJM is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 TJM done?
L25 TJM was recorded at 167,167 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 7,758 miles a year.
Has L25 TJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 TJM has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 TJM 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 TJM find?
L25 TJM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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