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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

L60 MBTMOT history

L60 MBT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L60 MBT black 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 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,634 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L60 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L60 MBT was last recorded at 125,634 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 5,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,248 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,386 miles
Average per year
7,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,634 miles
  • 2025 – 120,248 miles
  • 2024 – 109,643 miles
  • 2023 – 101,118 miles
  • 2022 – 95,809 miles
  • 2021 – 88,770 miles
  • 2020 – 81,817 miles
  • 2019 – 79,248 miles
  • 2018 – 76,709 miles
  • 2017 – 68,247 miles
  • 2016 – 53,220 miles
  • 2015 – 38,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,634 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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,634 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,634 miles
    Test number
    645748807539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,248 miles (+10,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,248 miles
    Test number
    107905137436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass109,643 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    385527354400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Fail109,642 miles (+124)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,642 miles
    Test number
    299493640938
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail109,518 miles (+8,400)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,518 miles
    Test number
    141304265352
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass101,118 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    244946525412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail101,118 miles (+5,309)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    365036674123
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass95,809 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,809 miles
    Test number
    541188297287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail95,809 miles (+7,039)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,809 miles
    Test number
    247439208487
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass88,770 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,770 miles
    Test number
    278640869185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail88,770 miles (+6,953)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,770 miles
    Test number
    158637696450
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,817 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,817 miles
    Test number
    784864711303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,248 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,248 miles
    Test number
    457592506737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    106777522586
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail76,709 miles (+8,462)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    720834503226
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass68,247 miles (+15,027)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    756998598468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    659243834532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,220 miles (+14,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    992441936092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass38,257 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,257 miles
    Test number
    657644685029
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight leak o/s front swivel

Questions about L60 MBT

Does L60 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L60 MBT is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L60 MBT?
The MOT on L60 MBT is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L60 MBT done?
L60 MBT was recorded at 125,634 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 7,685 miles a year.
Has L60 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L60 MBT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L60 MBT 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 L60 MBT find?
L60 MBT passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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