
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,401 cc
L62 XADMOT history
L62 XAD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 157,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 157,372 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L62 XAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L62 XAD was last recorded at 157,372 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 157,371 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,372 miles
- 2025 – 155,922 miles
- 2024 – 155,356 miles
- 2022 – 153,879 miles
- 2021 – 152,344 miles
- 2020 – 148,063 miles
- 2019 – 145,967 miles
- 2017 – 143,067 miles
- 2016 – 140,290 miles
- 2015 – 136,762 miles
- 2014 – 130,645 miles
- 2013 – 122,883 miles
- 2012 – 116,981 miles
- 2011 – 105,361 miles
- 2010 – 99,924 miles
- 2009 – 95,785 miles
- 2008 – 85,191 miles
- 2007 – 82,368 miles
- 2006 – 75,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub bearing cap missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak on engineRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
32 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,372 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 157,372 miles
- Test number
- 451962293458
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub bearing cap missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Fail157,371 miles (+1,449)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,371 miles
- Test number
- 722736231041
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub bearing cap missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Pass155,922 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 155,922 miles
- Test number
- 532616090998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail155,908 miles (+552)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,908 miles
- Test number
- 441409613712
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumpstop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumpstop missing
- AdvisoryRear differential mounting gaiter perished
- AdvisorySteering drop arm gaiter perished
Pass155,356 miles (+1,477)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 155,356 miles
- Test number
- 713971878630
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leak on hub
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight leak on hub
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Pass153,879 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 153,879 miles
- Test number
- 231301857891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,861 miles (+1,517)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,861 miles
- Test number
- 933569964129
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,344 miles (+4,281)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 152,344 miles
- Test number
- 151760291925
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight corrosion floor area
Pass148,063 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 148,063 miles
- Test number
- 485625213143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front floor pan corroded and holed
Fail148,063 miles (+2,096)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,063 miles
- Test number
- 448322457360
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation inoperative when switch is in position 1 (4.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front floor pan corroded and holed
Pass145,967 miles (+2,900)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 145,967 miles
- Test number
- 229009829663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,067 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 143,067 miles
- Test number
- 970900099492
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCracks to tread on offside rear and nearside front tyres
- AdvisoryInner edge worn smooth on offside front tyre
Fail143,067 miles (+2,777)5 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,067 miles
- Test number
- 513954410710
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCracks to tread on offside rear and nearside front tyres
- AdvisoryInner edge worn smooth on offside front tyre
Pass140,290 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 140,290 miles
- Test number
- 255347826336
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail140,284 miles (+3,522)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,284 miles
- Test number
- 400323876801
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass136,762 miles (+5)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 136,762 miles
- Test number
- 551782064620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front door frame corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door frame corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door frame corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail136,757 miles (+6,112)8 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,757 miles
- Test number
- 371932977811
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside door area (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside door area (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front door frame corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door frame corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door frame corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in all four propshaft universal joints
Pass130,645 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 130,645 miles
- Test number
- 877179964226
- NoteSlight wear in rear propshaft uj
Fail130,645 miles (+7,762)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,645 miles
- Test number
- 668298464230
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteSlight wear in rear propshaft uj
Pass122,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 122,883 miles
- Test number
- 516989333249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,883 miles (+5,902)16 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,883 miles
- Test number
- 906050223269
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass116,981 miles (+11,620)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 116,981 miles
- Test number
- 935315492139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,361 miles (+5,437)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 105,361 miles
- Test number
- 886194091141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,924 miles (+4,139)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 99,924 miles
- Test number
- 213611820286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,785 miles (+10,594)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 95,785 miles
- Test number
- 424610989203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass85,191 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 85,191 miles
- Test number
- 110003588288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail85,189 miles (+2,821)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,189 miles
- Test number
- 133370988284
- FailureCentre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteN/s door mirrior glass cracked .
Pass82,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 82,368 miles
- Test number
- 241031597268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,368 miles (+2,202)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,368 miles
- Test number
- 342581997222
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass80,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 80,166 miles
- Test number
- 523877837013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,166 miles (+4,764)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,166 miles
- Test number
- 322625327022
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass75,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 75,402 miles
- Test number
- 950043326093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L62 XAD
- Does L62 XAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L62 XAD is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L62 XAD?
- The MOT on L62 XAD is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L62 XAD done?
- L62 XAD was recorded at 157,372 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,072 miles a year.
- Has L62 XAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L62 XAD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L62 XAD 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 L62 XAD find?
- L62 XAD passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front hub bearing cap missing; nearside front hub seal slight leak; offside front hub seal slight leak, and 2 more.
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