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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L63 SEJMOT history

L63 SEJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 30,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L63 SEJ red 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 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
30,597 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L63 SEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L63 SEJ was last recorded at 30,597 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Sept 2015: 21,672 miles, lower than 118,786 miles on 10 Sept 2014.
  • 16 Jan 2019: 25,960 miles, lower than 242,736 miles on 17 Jan 2018.

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
30,202 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,597 miles
  • 2025 – 30,202 miles
  • 2024 – 29,834 miles
  • 2023 – 29,242 miles
  • 2022 – 28,765 miles
  • 2021 – 28,009 miles
  • 2020 – 26,832 miles
  • 2019 – 25,960 miles
  • 2018 – 242,736 miles
  • 2017 – 225,492 miles
  • 2015 – 21,672 miles
  • 2014 – 118,786 miles
  • 2013 – 111,445 miles
  • 2012 – 107,008 miles
  • 2011 – 104,001 miles
  • 2009 – 101,642 miles
  • 2008 – 97,265 miles
  • 2007 – 89,220 miles
  • 2006 – 84,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,597 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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,597 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    30,597 miles
    Test number
    123706548495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,202 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    30,202 miles
    Test number
    310415533315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,834 miles (+592)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    29,834 miles
    Test number
    139143104219
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass29,242 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    29,242 miles
    Test number
    476650565143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,765 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    28,765 miles
    Test number
    211954782494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass28,009 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    28,009 miles
    Test number
    547773959354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,832 miles
    Test number
    410054978077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail26,832 miles (+872)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,832 miles
    Test number
    477581747574
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass25,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,960 miles
    Test number
    825797343217
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail25,960 miles (-216,776)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,960 miles
    Test number
    132234504480
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation both flickering (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass242,736 miles (+17,244)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    242,736 miles
    Test number
    273215019925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass225,492 miles (+203,820)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    225,492 miles
    Test number
    180273995451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,672 miles (-97,114)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,672 miles
    Test number
    173052754767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,786 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,786 miles
    Test number
    749573454239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNo seat belts fitted at rear

  15. Fail118,786 miles (+7,341)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,786 miles
    Test number
    629837944228
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNo seat belts fitted at rear

  16. Pass111,445 miles (+4,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,445 miles
    Test number
    989084583103
    • NoteGeneral underside corrosion

  17. Pass107,008 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,008 miles
    Test number
    279336122131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,001 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    667043371050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSlight leak from n/s/f hub

  19. Fail104,001 miles (+2,359)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    706383171057
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSlight leak from n/s/f hub

  20. Pass101,642 miles (+29)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    101,642 miles
    Test number
    511268839333
    • NoteO/s/f door slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight leak in steering box

  21. Fail101,613 miles (+4,348)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,613 miles
    Test number
    134038809332
    • FailureFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT & OFF SIDE FRONT SWIVEL HUBS HAVE SLIGHT LEAK

  22. Pass97,265 miles (+8,045)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,265 miles
    Test number
    231610418312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,220 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,220 miles
    Test number
    554075997243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteDrop arm joint slight play & gater split

  24. Pass89,220 miles (+4,532)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,220 miles
    Test number
    563805097205
    • NoteDrop arm joint slight play & gater split

  25. Pass84,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,688 miles
    Test number
    871180406236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L63 SEJ

Does L63 SEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L63 SEJ is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L63 SEJ?
The MOT on L63 SEJ is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L63 SEJ done?
L63 SEJ was recorded at 30,597 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
Has L63 SEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L63 SEJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L63 SEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L63 SEJ find?
L63 SEJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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