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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L2 DFNMOT history

L2 DFN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L2 DFN black 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 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,453 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 DFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 DFN was last recorded at 80,453 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,453 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,453 miles
  • 2024 – 77,747 miles
  • 2023 – 76,097 miles
  • 2022 – 74,439 miles
  • 2021 – 73,429 miles
  • 2020 – 71,819 miles
  • 2019 – 69,634 miles
  • 2018 – 66,879 miles
  • 2017 – 63,422 miles
  • 2016 – 59,645 miles
  • 2015 – 53,994 miles
  • 2014 – 47,803 miles
  • 2013 – 36,103 miles
  • 2012 – 32,209 miles
  • 2011 – 29,073 miles
  • 2010 – 24,408 miles
  • 2009 – 16,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,453 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 Swivel housing damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,453 miles
    Test number
    605710028667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,453 miles (+2,706)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,453 miles
    Test number
    655808133436
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass77,747 miles (+1,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    950842652014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass76,097 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,097 miles
    Test number
    767822175351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing damp

  5. Pass74,439 miles (+1,010)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,439 miles
    Test number
    391411688999
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing damp

  6. Pass73,429 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,429 miles
    Test number
    571517201069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    569463249453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,819 miles (+2,185)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    820336916855
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass69,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    728831444706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,634 miles (+2,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    939031813735
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,879 miles (+3,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,879 miles
    Test number
    360069322274
    • AdvisoryDetachable steering wheel fitted , slight play relative to column but not excessive.

  12. Pass63,422 miles (+3,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,422 miles
    Test number
    923713339408
    • AdvisorySigns of slight fuel leak around rear of engine area

  13. Pass59,645 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    997798509960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    601200822830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,944 miles (+6,141)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,944 miles
    Test number
    641296299174
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control loose (2.1.1)

  16. Pass47,803 miles (+5,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,803 miles
    Test number
    959087934350
    • NoteFuel regulator damp.

  17. Fail41,880 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    436494164030
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN s front swivel seal leaking ball pited

  18. Pass41,880 miles (+5,777)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    438284164051
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN s front swivel seal leaking ball pited

  19. Pass36,103 miles (+3,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    327149773021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail32,209 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,209 miles
    Test number
    158075972015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass32,209 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,209 miles
    Test number
    979475572005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,073 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,073 miles
    Test number
    999014281076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,408 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,408 miles
    Test number
    853121180067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,861 miles (+819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,861 miles
    Test number
    500220619135
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass16,042 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,042 miles
    Test number
    752117659067
    • NoteChip in screen

Questions about L2 DFN

Does L2 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 DFN is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L2 DFN?
The MOT on L2 DFN is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 DFN done?
L2 DFN was recorded at 80,453 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,842 miles a year.
Has L2 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 DFN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 DFN 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 L2 DFN find?
L2 DFN passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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