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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.

L62 XAD 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass157,372 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Pass153,879 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,879 miles
    Test number
    231301857891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass145,967 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,967 miles
    Test number
    229009829663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. Pass130,645 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    130,645 miles
    Test number
    877179964226
    • NoteSlight wear in rear propshaft uj
  19. 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
  20. Pass122,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,883 miles
    Test number
    516989333249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass116,981 miles (+11,620)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    935315492139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,361 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    105,361 miles
    Test number
    886194091141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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 .
  28. Pass82,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    241031597268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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)
  30. Pass80,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    80,166 miles
    Test number
    523877837013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. 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)
  32. 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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