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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L61 SEJMOT history

L61 SEJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 30,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L61 SEJ 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
30,408 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 SEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 SEJ was last recorded at 30,408 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2011: 69,455 miles, lower than 119,928 miles on 15 Sept 2006.
  • 3 Mar 2012: 24,134 miles, lower than 69,455 miles on 8 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
30,222 miles · 25 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,408 miles
  • 2020 – 30,222 miles
  • 2019 – 28,703 miles
  • 2018 – 27,011 miles
  • 2017 – 26,485 miles
  • 2014 – 25,658 miles
  • 2013 – 25,099 miles
  • 2012 – 24,138 miles
  • 2011 – 69,455 miles
  • 2006 – 119,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,408 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndersealed

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.

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Corrosion around bonnet catch assy still serviceable at time of teset

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement across front axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,408 miles (+186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    30,408 miles
    Test number
    282713238819
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  2. Pass30,222 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,222 miles
    Test number
    534728930557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around bonnet catch assy still serviceable at time of teset

  3. Fail30,211 miles (+1,508)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,211 miles
    Test number
    245475523401
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around bonnet catch assy still serviceable at time of teset

  4. Pass28,703 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,703 miles
    Test number
    174049196748
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement across front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail28,701 miles (+1,690)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,701 miles
    Test number
    746979129132
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement across front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass27,011 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,011 miles
    Test number
    446502529463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,006 miles (+521)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,006 miles
    Test number
    157106256564
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil inner face of disc (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Pass26,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    161094466757
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from offside and nearside front hubs

  9. Fail26,485 miles (+827)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    108919320865
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from offside and nearside front hubs

  10. Pass25,658 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    418749464106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,656 miles (+557)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,656 miles
    Test number
    517028464180
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  12. Pass25,099 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,099 miles
    Test number
    969689903137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Fail25,099 miles (+961)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,099 miles
    Test number
    178126903124
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass24,138 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,138 miles
    Test number
    145457962049
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc backplate insecure

  15. Fail24,134 miles (-45,321)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    906763562075
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc backplate insecure

  16. Pass69,455 miles (-50,473)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    177117561491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    119,928 miles
    Test number
    821608456235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,928 miles11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,928 miles
    Test number
    421179246295
    • FailureCentre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L61 SEJ

Does L61 SEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L61 SEJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L61 SEJ?
The MOT on L61 SEJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L61 SEJ done?
L61 SEJ was recorded at 30,408 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026.
Has L61 SEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 SEJ has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L61 SEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L61 SEJ find?
L61 SEJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; undersealed.

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