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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L3 TPDMOT history

L3 TPD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

L3 TPD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
98,848 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TPD was last recorded at 98,848 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,848 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,848 miles
  • 2023 – 97,012 miles
  • 2022 – 95,743 miles
  • 2021 – 93,754 miles
  • 2019 – 92,632 miles
  • 2018 – 92,223 miles
  • 2016 – 91,672 miles
  • 2015 – 90,900 miles
  • 2014 – 90,080 miles
  • 2013 – 87,989 miles
  • 2012 – 85,186 miles
  • 2011 – 75,746 miles
  • 2010 – 60,420 miles
  • 2009 – 49,377 miles
  • 2008 – 35,666 miles
  • 2007 – 25,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,848 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    849156255676
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device missing

  2. Fail98,848 miles (+1,836)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    187093836977
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device missing

  3. Pass97,012 miles (+1,269)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    538588924158
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,743 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    653100845606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,754 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,754 miles
    Test number
    853617371265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,632 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    997544612863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    224043026872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,223 miles (+551)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    557083389374
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,672 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,672 miles
    Test number
    541472482324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,900 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    515075715242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    957466294196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,079 miles (+2,090)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,079 miles
    Test number
    508736694194
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass87,989 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,989 miles
    Test number
    496598163148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low tread
    • NoteOffside front shocker damp

  14. Fail87,988 miles (+2,802)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,988 miles
    Test number
    997018463117
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low tread
    • NoteOffside front shocker damp

  15. Pass85,186 miles (+9,440)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,186 miles
    Test number
    635695862187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRubber dust cover on steering idler arm/ball joint is split but keeping dirt out

  16. Pass75,746 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    477705871150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,688 miles (+15,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,688 miles
    Test number
    668694571134
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass60,420 miles (+11,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    970418360170
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass49,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,377 miles
    Test number
    260922689121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,377 miles (+13,711)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,377 miles
    Test number
    463381689123
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass35,666 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,666 miles
    Test number
    762922388113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,606 miles (+10,184)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,606 miles
    Test number
    872821378167
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass25,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,422 miles
    Test number
    422389957186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,422 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,422 miles
    Test number
    984248057159
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L3 TPD

Does L3 TPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 TPD expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 TPD?
The MOT on L3 TPD expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 TPD done?
L3 TPD was recorded at 98,848 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has L3 TPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TPD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 TPD 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 TPD find?
L3 TPD passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: bonnet secondary retaining device missing.

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