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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

L40 AJDMOT history

L40 AJD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 69,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L40 AJD 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,735 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AJD was last recorded at 69,735 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,902 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,833 miles
Average per year
3,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,735 miles
  • 2025 – 67,902 miles
  • 2024 – 65,280 miles
  • 2023 – 64,230 miles
  • 2022 – 62,219 miles
  • 2021 – 60,481 miles
  • 2020 – 58,055 miles
  • 2019 – 51,365 miles
  • 2018 – 50,482 miles
  • 2017 – 41,702 miles
  • 2016 – 33,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,735 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,735 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    463750905775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,902 miles (+2,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,902 miles
    Test number
    577101117905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass65,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    505205777958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail65,280 miles (+134)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    234295129986
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail65,146 miles (+916)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    505386274855
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe corrosion. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass64,230 miles (+2,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    263203628921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass62,219 miles (+1,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,219 miles
    Test number
    191712266988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass60,481 miles (+2,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,481 miles
    Test number
    104307578777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row
  9. Pass58,055 miles (+6,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,055 miles
    Test number
    788177858931
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed 3rd row
  10. Pass51,365 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,365 miles
    Test number
    597343576771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,482 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    145966370777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,702 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    900145287514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,945 miles
    Test number
    364507104314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AJD

Does L40 AJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AJD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AJD?
The MOT on L40 AJD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AJD done?
L40 AJD was recorded at 69,735 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,772 miles a year.
Has L40 AJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AJD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 AJD 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 L40 AJD find?
L40 AJD passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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