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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L3 JXXMOT history

L3 JXX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 64,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L3 JXX black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
64,339 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 JXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 JXX was last recorded at 64,339 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,509 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,830 miles
Average per year
5,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,339 miles
  • 2025 – 60,509 miles
  • 2024 – 55,577 miles
  • 2023 – 47,818 miles
  • 2022 – 38,905 miles
  • 2021 – 29,765 miles
  • 2020 – 21,742 miles
  • 2019 – 11,509 miles
  • 2017 – 10,807 miles
  • 2016 – 10,110 miles
  • 2015 – 9,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,339 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,339 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    686480536480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,509 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    998425099227
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass55,577 miles (+7,759)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,577 miles
    Test number
    606214188248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    850868450932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV hub leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV hub leaking oil

  5. Fail47,818 miles (+8,913)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    855130178468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV hub leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV hub leaking oil

  6. Pass38,905 miles (+9,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    168055663495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass29,765 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,765 miles
    Test number
    660033677679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,617 miles (+7,875)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,617 miles
    Test number
    824505849900
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass21,742 miles (+10,233)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    21,742 miles
    Test number
    533618582351
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass11,509 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    11,509 miles
    Test number
    218885231655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,807 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    10,807 miles
    Test number
    558967031301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,110 miles (+481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    10,110 miles
    Test number
    898048448032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub bearing swivel seal has slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass9,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    9,629 miles
    Test number
    980283446202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 JXX

Does L3 JXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 JXX is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 JXX?
The MOT on L3 JXX is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 JXX done?
L3 JXX was recorded at 64,339 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 5,211 miles a year.
Has L3 JXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 JXX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 JXX 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 L3 JXX find?
L3 JXX passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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