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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L2 DXTMOT history

L2 DXT is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 41,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L2 DXT grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,879 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 DXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 DXT was last recorded at 41,879 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,037 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,842 miles
Average per year
3,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,879 miles
  • 2025 – 40,037 miles
  • 2024 – 37,734 miles
  • 2023 – 35,021 miles
  • 2022 – 33,164 miles
  • 2021 – 29,524 miles
  • 2020 – 26,002 miles
  • 2019 – 22,605 miles
  • 2018 – 18,478 miles
  • 2017 – 15,198 miles
  • 2016 – 12,033 miles
  • 2015 – 8,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,879 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,879 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    288266069649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,037 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,037 miles
    Test number
    266585582612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    478205285100
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail37,734 miles (+2,713)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    385138312033
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass35,021 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,021 miles
    Test number
    432048650495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass33,164 miles (+3,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,164 miles
    Test number
    449385402757
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from front axle prop seal and swivel joints

  7. Pass29,524 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,524 miles
    Test number
    794510797351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,002 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,002 miles
    Test number
    121331702835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,605 miles (+4,127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    922616056489
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass18,478 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,478 miles
    Test number
    892987843635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,198 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    15,198 miles
    Test number
    706417481547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,033 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,033 miles
    Test number
    435771223055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    8,820 miles
    Test number
    115507037557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 DXT

Does L2 DXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 DXT is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 DXT?
The MOT on L2 DXT is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 DXT done?
L2 DXT was recorded at 41,879 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,004 miles a year.
Has L2 DXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 DXT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 DXT 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 DXT find?
L2 DXT passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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