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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

L26 BREMOT history

L26 BRE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L26 BRE silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,920 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 BRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 BRE was last recorded at 68,920 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 8,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,374 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,546 miles
Average per year
2,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,920 miles
  • 2025 – 60,374 miles
  • 2024 – 59,680 miles
  • 2023 – 59,248 miles
  • 2022 – 58,728 miles
  • 2020 – 57,082 miles
  • 2019 – 54,781 miles
  • 2017 – 51,804 miles
  • 2016 – 49,595 miles
  • 2015 – 40,178 miles
  • 2014 – 31,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,920 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,920 miles (+8,546)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    649245918604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,374 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,374 miles
    Test number
    721418081457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,680 miles (+432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    541672830992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass59,248 miles (+520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    376645406018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass58,728 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    617242641711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,082 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,082 miles
    Test number
    848162153442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    516419514398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,640 miles (+859)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    149674107650
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass54,781 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    869573733706
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail54,781 miles (+2,977)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    204186435205
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass51,804 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    514047602342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,595 miles (+9,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,595 miles
    Test number
    823366650014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass40,178 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    425441395090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,894 miles
    Test number
    877743094009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 BRE

Does L26 BRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 BRE is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 BRE?
The MOT on L26 BRE is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 BRE done?
L26 BRE was recorded at 68,920 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
Has L26 BRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 BRE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L26 BRE 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 L26 BRE find?
L26 BRE passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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