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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

L27 DMLMOT history

L27 DML is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 22,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

L27 DML white 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 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
22,068 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
93 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 DML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 DML was last recorded at 22,068 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2019: 4,646 miles, lower than 77,853 miles on 3 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
20,286 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,782 miles
Average per year
93 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,068 miles
  • 2025 – 20,286 miles
  • 2024 – 18,303 miles
  • 2023 – 16,350 miles
  • 2021 – 13,893 miles
  • 2020 – 9,977 miles
  • 2019 – 4,646 miles
  • 2018 – 77,853 miles
  • 2017 – 75,612 miles
  • 2016 – 53,163 miles
  • 2015 – 21,928 miles
  • 2014 – 20,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,068 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
  • AdvisorySteering guard bolts missing but still secure
  • AdvisoryUndersealed

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated with underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,068 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    22,068 miles
    Test number
    599691039676
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering guard bolts missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  2. Fail22,068 miles (+1,782)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,068 miles
    Test number
    591924899963
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering guard bolts missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  3. Pass20,286 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    758347668156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat removed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering guard loose, bolts missing

  4. Fail20,286 miles (+1,983)8 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    827197345536
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed cat missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Entrance/exit step significantly damaged side step rotten / holed (9.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering guard loose, bolts missing

  5. Pass18,303 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    18,303 miles
    Test number
    801756841411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    16,350 miles
    Test number
    547646345899
    • AdvisorySIDE STEPS CORRODED

  7. Fail16,350 miles (+2,457)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,350 miles
    Test number
    475935373699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySIDE STEPS CORRODED

  8. Pass13,893 miles (+3,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    13,893 miles
    Test number
    320806361472
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints have slight oil leak

  9. Pass9,977 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    9,977 miles
    Test number
    130480121983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,646 miles (-73,207)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    4,646 miles
    Test number
    212778169144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,853 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,853 miles
    Test number
    715198095487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,612 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    413105827520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,606 miles (+22,443)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,606 miles
    Test number
    926429227876
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCenter brake light not working

  14. Pass53,163 miles (+31,235)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    964337307473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,928 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    408590175056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,947 miles
    Test number
    888307114097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 DML

Does L27 DML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 DML is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 DML?
The MOT on L27 DML is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 DML done?
L27 DML was recorded at 22,068 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 93 miles a year.
Has L27 DML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 DML has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 DML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L27 DML find?
L27 DML passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 12 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease; driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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