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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L59 DOKMOT history

L59 DOK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 230,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

L59 DOK green 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 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
230,851 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 DOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 DOK was last recorded at 230,851 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 13,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,252 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,599 miles
Average per year
4,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,851 miles
  • 2025 – 217,252 miles
  • 2024 – 205,732 miles
  • 2023 – 205,732 miles
  • 2022 – 198,978 miles
  • 2020 – 196,951 miles
  • 2019 – 192,823 miles
  • 2018 – 190,123 miles
  • 2010 – 154,370 miles
  • 2009 – 151,760 miles
  • 2008 – 148,503 miles
  • 2007 – 145,100 miles
  • 2006 – 137,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,851 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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front steering box arm gaiter worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,851 miles (+13,599)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    230,851 miles
    Test number
    431533461912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,252 miles (+11,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    217,252 miles
    Test number
    864265689321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top joint has slight play

  3. Pass205,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    205,732 miles
    Test number
    781341708371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub has slight play

  4. Pass205,732 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    205,732 miles
    Test number
    374658627437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,978 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    198,978 miles
    Test number
    527236577554
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront steering box arm gaiter worn

  6. Fail198,978 miles (+2,027)4 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,978 miles
    Test number
    785477832542
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront steering box arm gaiter worn

  7. Pass196,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    196,951 miles
    Test number
    403079973646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,951 miles (+4,128)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,951 miles
    Test number
    510377899618
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass192,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    192,823 miles
    Test number
    765375718100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail192,823 miles (+2,700)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,823 miles
    Test number
    271439683623
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass190,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    190,123 miles
    Test number
    403692283065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail190,123 miles (+35,753)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,123 miles
    Test number
    990315514115
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass154,370 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    154,370 miles
    Test number
    734388550173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail154,366 miles (+2,606)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,366 miles
    Test number
    543168150115
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass151,760 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    151,760 miles
    Test number
    732553499298
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail151,741 miles (+3,238)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,741 miles
    Test number
    693883899227
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass148,503 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    148,503 miles
    Test number
    664677318336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  18. Fail148,501 miles (+3,401)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,501 miles
    Test number
    714980018321
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  19. Pass145,100 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    145,100 miles
    Test number
    394282307301
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail145,069 miles (+7,355)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,069 miles
    Test number
    924686997206
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass137,714 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    137,714 miles
    Test number
    191098766294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail137,677 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,677 miles
    Test number
    374461566442
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about L59 DOK

Does L59 DOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 DOK is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 DOK?
The MOT on L59 DOK is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 DOK done?
L59 DOK was recorded at 230,851 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,816 miles a year.
Has L59 DOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 DOK has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L59 DOK 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 L59 DOK find?
L59 DOK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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