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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L3 XNYMOT history

L3 XNY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L3 XNY blue 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 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,026 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XNY was last recorded at 69,026 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,023 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,003 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,026 miles
  • 2025 – 66,023 miles
  • 2024 – 63,275 miles
  • 2023 – 60,282 miles
  • 2022 – 57,349 miles
  • 2020 – 54,364 miles
  • 2019 – 50,845 miles
  • 2018 – 47,385 miles
  • 2017 – 44,409 miles
  • 2016 – 41,240 miles
  • 2015 – 39,135 miles
  • 2014 – 36,206 miles
  • 2013 – 35,122 miles
  • 2012 – 32,053 miles
  • 2011 – 29,211 miles
  • 2010 – 22,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,026 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under-body, chassis and suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coil spring corroded front & rear,Nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked for reference

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside behind bumper(marked for reference)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,026 miles (+3,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    922858391058
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under-body, chassis and suspension components
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass66,023 miles (+2,748)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    733566634407
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under-body, chassis and suspension components

  3. Pass63,275 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    866975838763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,282 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,282 miles
    Test number
    617853392864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking

  5. Fail60,277 miles (+2,928)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,277 miles
    Test number
    981066256137
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking

  6. Pass57,349 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    243849810148
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear,Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked for reference (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside behind bumper(marked for reference) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCable rubbing on steering U;J under bonnet offside
    • AdvisoryVarying levels of underbody corrosion on all items,not affecting any testable components at present

  7. Fail57,332 miles (+2,968)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    234330797680
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail as marked (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not attached to vehicle,inside window (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear,Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked for reference (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside behind bumper(marked for reference) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCable rubbing on steering U;J under bonnet offside
    • AdvisoryVarying levels of underbody corrosion on all items,not affecting any testable components at present

  8. Pass54,364 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,364 miles
    Test number
    208547234243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,845 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,845 miles
    Test number
    917394556924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,385 miles (+2,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,385 miles
    Test number
    392284142544
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,409 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    897004701309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,240 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,240 miles
    Test number
    366012008918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,135 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    882323371009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,206 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,206 miles
    Test number
    317010544351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,122 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,122 miles
    Test number
    465341163375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,053 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,053 miles
    Test number
    568157852359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,211 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,211 miles
    Test number
    646337931327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,689 miles (+6,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,689 miles
    Test number
    456210801472
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass22,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,018 miles
    Test number
    274776160233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XNY

Does L3 XNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XNY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XNY?
The MOT on L3 XNY is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XNY done?
L3 XNY was recorded at 69,026 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has L3 XNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XNY has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 XNY 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 XNY find?
L3 XNY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: general corrosion to under-body, chassis and suspension components; steering box has seepage.

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