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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L64 RYJMOT history

L64 RYJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L64 RYJ 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 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,986 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L64 RYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L64 RYJ was last recorded at 97,986 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,978 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,986 miles
  • 2024 – 97,382 miles
  • 2023 – 96,270 miles
  • 2022 – 94,532 miles
  • 2021 – 93,498 miles
  • 2020 – 90,861 miles
  • 2019 – 88,762 miles
  • 2018 – 88,655 miles
  • 2017 – 88,519 miles
  • 2016 – 87,234 miles
  • 2015 – 87,217 miles
  • 2014 – 87,200 miles
  • 2011 – 85,487 miles
  • 2009 – 85,442 miles
  • 2008 – 84,842 miles
  • 2007 – 83,642 miles
  • 2006 – 81,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,986 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,986 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,986 miles
    Test number
    568178598014
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail97,978 miles (+596)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,978 miles
    Test number
    483870799726
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass97,382 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,382 miles
    Test number
    609138527298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,270 miles (+1,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,270 miles
    Test number
    294542836119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached offside front bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,532 miles (+1,034)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,532 miles
    Test number
    297962099810
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm yellow chalked (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,498 miles
    Test number
    746611563443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,498 miles (+2,637)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,498 miles
    Test number
    271927243678
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSteering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

  8. Pass90,861 miles (+2,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,861 miles
    Test number
    828661217504
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,762 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,762 miles
    Test number
    552616276749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes 2 x offside and 2 x nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished.

  10. Pass88,655 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,655 miles
    Test number
    231550374693
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  11. Pass88,519 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    513471326587
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass87,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    415024274847
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished

  13. Fail87,234 miles (+17)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    578003451267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished

  14. Pass87,217 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    199102435143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished between tread blocks

  15. Fail87,217 miles (+17)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    285312735196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished between tread blocks

  16. Pass87,200 miles (+1,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    319125134108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass85,487 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    496415441118
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail85,442 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,442 miles
    Test number
    303760309328
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  19. Pass85,442 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,442 miles
    Test number
    502050409371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,385 miles (+543)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    681532989258
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass84,842 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,842 miles
    Test number
    593735178208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,642 miles (+2,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    100941617283
    • NoteSmall leak on welds on centre exhaust box

  23. Pass81,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,221 miles
    Test number
    181834076118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L64 RYJ

Does L64 RYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L64 RYJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L64 RYJ?
The MOT on L64 RYJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L64 RYJ done?
L64 RYJ was recorded at 97,986 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 846 miles a year.
Has L64 RYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L64 RYJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L64 RYJ 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 L64 RYJ find?
L64 RYJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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