Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L64 XADMOT history
L64 XAD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 138,946 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,912 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L64 XAD
- 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
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L64 XAD was last recorded at 138,946 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,875 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 71 miles
- Average per year
- 2,912 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,946 miles
- 2025 – 133,211 miles
- 2024 – 130,446 miles
- 2023 – 127,180 miles
- 2022 – 122,702 miles
- 2021 – 118,836 miles
- 2020 – 114,051 miles
- 2015 – 113,993 miles
- 2014 – 112,100 miles
- 2013 – 110,270 miles
- 2012 – 107,445 miles
- 2011 – 106,216 miles
- 2010 – 102,531 miles
- 2009 – 95,516 miles
- 2008 – 90,010 miles
- 2007 – 85,988 miles
- 2006 – 80,617 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,946 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,946 miles (+71)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 138,946 miles
- Test number
- 724997167141
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail138,875 miles (+5,664)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,875 miles
- Test number
- 257180018594
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass133,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 133,211 miles
- Test number
- 607386846914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,211 miles (+4)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,211 miles
- Test number
- 524572101212
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fail133,207 miles (+2,761)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,207 miles
- Test number
- 978529317667
- DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear u/j (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorLower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive BACK OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,446 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 130,446 miles
- Test number
- 169509893176
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2358516c (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,442 miles (+3,262)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,442 miles
- Test number
- 606362491261
- DangerousOffside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2358516c (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,180 miles (+4,478)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 127,180 miles
- Test number
- 324094668554
- AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in both steering column knuckle joints, early attention required
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,702 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 122,702 miles
- Test number
- 878748077132
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,700 miles (+3,864)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,700 miles
- Test number
- 395429005319
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,836 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 118,836 miles
- Test number
- 132221251456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,813 miles (+4,762)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,813 miles
- Test number
- 743579091687
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass114,051 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 114,051 miles
- Test number
- 756764562217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,993 miles (+1,893)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 113,993 miles
- Test number
- 937724605238
- NoteN/s/r back plate damp
Pass112,100 miles (+1,830)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 112,100 miles
- Test number
- 195285994116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass110,270 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 110,270 miles
- Test number
- 779577993131
- NoteNearside rear bump stop loose
Fail110,270 miles (+2,825)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,270 miles
- Test number
- 956647093199
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNearside rear bump stop loose
Pass107,445 miles (+1,229)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 107,445 miles
- Test number
- 925694492114
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight play in track rod end near shocker
Pass106,216 miles (+3,685)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 106,216 miles
- Test number
- 316961701251
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass102,531 miles (+7,015)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 102,531 miles
- Test number
- 850282400216
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear discs pitted / corroded
- NoteWindscreen dirty / greasy
Pass95,516 miles (+5,506)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 95,516 miles
- Test number
- 394974199100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,010 miles (+4,022)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 90,010 miles
- Test number
- 794827588145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,988 miles (+5,371)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 85,988 miles
- Test number
- 780117007298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 80,617 miles
- Test number
- 861805106229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L64 XAD
- Does L64 XAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L64 XAD is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L64 XAD?
- The MOT on L64 XAD is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L64 XAD done?
- L64 XAD was recorded at 138,946 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,912 miles a year.
- Has L64 XAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L64 XAD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L64 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 L64 XAD find?
- L64 XAD passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pump has slight seepage, and 1 more.
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