Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L29 DEFMOT history
L29 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 89,798 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,340 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 DEF was last recorded at 89,798 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jun 2011: 55,879 miles, lower than 477,512 miles on 30 Jun 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 88,921 miles · 30 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 877 miles
- Average per year
- 3,340 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,798 miles
- 2024 – 88,921 miles
- 2023 – 87,505 miles
- 2022 – 85,345 miles
- 2021 – 83,369 miles
- 2020 – 80,545 miles
- 2019 – 78,185 miles
- 2018 – 77,179 miles
- 2016 – 76,940 miles
- 2015 – 72,318 miles
- 2014 – 69,114 miles
- 2013 – 64,775 miles
- 2012 – 61,275 miles
- 2011 – 55,879 miles
- 2010 – 477,512 miles
- 2009 – 39,953 miles
- 2008 – 31,562 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,798 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,798 miles (+877)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 89,798 miles
- Test number
- 472581346091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,921 miles (+1,416)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 88,921 miles
- Test number
- 712111195668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,505 miles (+2,160)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 87,505 miles
- Test number
- 890796884922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,345 miles (+1,976)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 85,345 miles
- Test number
- 716027617023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,369 miles (+2,824)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 83,369 miles
- Test number
- 846497901156
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,545 miles (+2,360)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 80,545 miles
- Test number
- 209140314606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,185 miles (+1,006)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,185 miles
- Test number
- 285417206131
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both front and offside rear valves perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs have a light misting of oil
- AdvisorySteering damper has a light misting of oil
Pass77,179 miles (+239)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 77,179 miles
- Test number
- 751273427927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,940 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 76,940 miles
- Test number
- 703994642491
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail76,940 miles (+1,053)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,940 miles
- Test number
- 643899099232
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass75,887 miles (+3,569)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 75,887 miles
- Test number
- 470042351509
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Pass72,318 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 72,318 miles
- Test number
- 247913985185
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail72,318 miles (+3,204)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,318 miles
- Test number
- 329772385192
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass69,114 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 69,114 miles
- Test number
- 847264784121
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTrack rod connecting tube slightly bent
Fail69,114 miles (+4,339)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,114 miles
- Test number
- 836864984123
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTrack rod connecting tube slightly bent
Pass64,775 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 64,775 miles
- Test number
- 236179183165
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail64,775 miles (+3,500)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,775 miles
- Test number
- 698379383116
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass61,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 61,275 miles
- Test number
- 337466982134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,275 miles (+5,396)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,275 miles
- Test number
- 429675982181
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass55,879 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,879 miles
- Test number
- 867082881163
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- NoteInner edges of front tyres low on tread
- NoteSlight damage to o/s mirror
Fail55,879 miles (-421,633)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,879 miles
- Test number
- 558331381186
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteInner edges of front tyres low on tread
- NoteSlight damage to o/s mirror
Pass477,512 miles (+70)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 477,512 miles
- Test number
- 132071180124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel filter badly corroded and slight seapage
Fail477,442 miles (+437,489)7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 477,442 miles
- Test number
- 582880480184
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel filter badly corroded and slight seapage
Pass39,953 miles (+8,391)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 39,953 miles
- Test number
- 500952289170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteImpact damage to nearside front bumper/front panel and wing
- NoteNearside front mirror glass missing/broken
Pass31,562 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 31,562 miles
- Test number
- 913153588108
- NoteBoth front wipers split
- NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
- NoteRev light lense cracked
Questions about L29 DEF
- Does L29 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 DEF is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L29 DEF?
- The MOT on L29 DEF is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 DEF done?
- L29 DEF was recorded at 89,798 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
- Has L29 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 DEF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2016.
- Has the mileage on L29 DEF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L29 DEF find?
- L29 DEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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