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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L55 DPGMOT history

L55 DPG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L55 DPG 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,388 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 DPG was last recorded at 71,388 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,016 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,372 miles
Average per year
5,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,388 miles
  • 2025 – 68,016 miles
  • 2024 – 62,690 miles
  • 2023 – 57,790 miles
  • 2022 – 52,518 miles
  • 2021 – 48,123 miles
  • 2020 – 38,592 miles
  • 2019 – 34,330 miles
  • 2018 – 27,345 miles
  • 2017 – 20,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,388 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective joint between middle and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper middle exhaust box has corrosion
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,388 miles (+3,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,388 miles
    Test number
    412385366125
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective joint between middle and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper middle exhaust box has corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,016 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    327316395166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail67,891 miles (+5,201)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    325286770903
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass62,690 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    471298275126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,631 miles (+4,841)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,631 miles
    Test number
    953168843614
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,790 miles
    Test number
    495073099392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,790 miles (+5,272)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,790 miles
    Test number
    134016370186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass52,518 miles (+4,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,518 miles
    Test number
    834853602661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass48,123 miles (+9,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,123 miles
    Test number
    169434684290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass38,592 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,592 miles
    Test number
    274048632271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,330 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    177514380909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,345 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,345 miles
    Test number
    945047846379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,437 miles
    Test number
    975269290490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 DPG

Does L55 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 DPG is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 DPG?
The MOT on L55 DPG is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 DPG done?
L55 DPG was recorded at 71,388 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,631 miles a year.
Has L55 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DPG has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 DPG 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 L55 DPG find?
L55 DPG passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear upper exhaust mounting defective joint between middle and rear box corroded; central rear upper fluid leak, but not excessive; central rear upper middle exhaust box has corrosion, and 1 more.

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