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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L61 VGGMOT history

L61 VGG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

L61 VGG white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
168,549 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 VGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 VGG was last recorded at 168,549 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,521 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
8,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,549 miles
  • 2023 – 167,223 miles
  • 2022 – 165,391 miles
  • 2021 – 164,122 miles
  • 2020 – 163,082 miles
  • 2019 – 161,216 miles
  • 2017 – 158,988 miles
  • 2016 – 155,630 miles
  • 2015 – 152,776 miles
  • 2014 – 148,834 miles
  • 2013 – 144,445 miles
  • 2012 – 141,298 miles
  • 2011 – 137,843 miles
  • 2010 – 133,062 miles
  • 2009 – 127,597 miles
  • 2008 – 122,180 miles
  • 2007 – 115,574 miles
  • 2006 – 11,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,549 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,549 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,549 miles
    Test number
    367827847172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail168,521 miles (+1,298)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,521 miles
    Test number
    349415253305
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass167,223 miles (+1,832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,223 miles
    Test number
    742425316831
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,391 miles (+1,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,391 miles
    Test number
    749266567138
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass164,122 miles (+1,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,122 miles
    Test number
    510117165245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass163,082 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    163,082 miles
    Test number
    723565384546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,216 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    161,216 miles
    Test number
    932457168988
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,988 miles (+3,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    158,988 miles
    Test number
    457082742388
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inside additional spring not located correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leak

  9. Pass155,630 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,630 miles
    Test number
    877788113086
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil leak, engine oil leak

  10. Fail155,613 miles (+2,837)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,613 miles
    Test number
    276721880467
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to shock mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil leak, engine oil leak

  11. Pass152,776 miles (+3,942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    152,776 miles
    Test number
    666584694200
    • AdvisoryFront differential leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  12. Pass148,834 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,834 miles
    Test number
    596272284298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail148,834 miles (+4,389)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,834 miles
    Test number
    125519774290
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass144,445 miles (+3,147)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,445 miles
    Test number
    887416353223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth front wheels slightly rub on full lock
    • NoteDriver floor corroded
    • NoteSteering lock not working but has another immoblizer fitted
    • NoteTow bar plug socket slightly loose
    • NoteWiper linkage worn

  15. Pass141,298 miles (+23)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    141,298 miles
    Test number
    855379652268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe poorly secured
    • NoteNear side rear cab body mounting corroded

  16. Fail141,275 miles (+3,432)2 failures10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,275 miles
    Test number
    128441052274
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe poorly secured
    • NoteNear side rear cab body mounting corroded
    • NoteRear axle brake pipes poorly secured

  17. Pass137,843 miles (+127)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    137,843 miles
    Test number
    236672571205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Fail137,716 miles (+4,654)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,716 miles
    Test number
    658409651217
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass133,062 miles (+183)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    133,062 miles
    Test number
    813156540256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteWindscreen wiper mechanism worn

  20. Fail132,879 miles (+5,282)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,879 miles
    Test number
    133647130239
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteWindscreen wiper mechanism worn

  21. Pass127,597 miles (+113)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,597 miles
    Test number
    424918939265
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth track-rod end gaiters split
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate
    • NoteSlight play to drop-arm balljoint
    • NoteOil leaking from rear differential
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  22. Fail127,484 miles (+5,304)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,484 miles
    Test number
    774299229249
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth track-rod end gaiters split
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate
    • NoteSlight play to drop-arm balljoint

  23. Pass122,180 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    193485838298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail122,088 miles (+6,514)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,088 miles
    Test number
    860793038233
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass115,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    115,574 miles
    Test number
    350685027233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail115,574 miles (+103,972)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,574 miles
    Test number
    403065927246
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  27. Pass11,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    11,602 miles
    Test number
    932121026217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L61 VGG

Does L61 VGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L61 VGG expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L61 VGG?
The MOT on L61 VGG expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L61 VGG done?
L61 VGG was recorded at 168,549 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 8,547 miles a year.
Has L61 VGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 VGG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L61 VGG 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 L61 VGG find?
L61 VGG passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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