
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass69,735 miles (+1,833)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 69,735 miles
- Test number
- 463750905775
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass58,055 miles (+6,690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 58,055 miles
- Test number
- 788177858931
- AdvisoryRear seats removed 3rd row
Pass51,365 miles (+883)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 51,365 miles
- Test number
- 597343576771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,482 miles (+8,780)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 50,482 miles
- Test number
- 145966370777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,702 miles (+7,757)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 41,702 miles
- Test number
- 900145287514
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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