
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L65 CJTMOT history
L65 CJT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,206 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 198,206 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 12 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L65 CJT
- 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
- 17 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L65 CJT was last recorded at 198,206 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 198,198 miles · 2 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 2,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,206 miles
- 2025 – 197,808 miles
- 2024 – 197,152 miles
- 2023 – 196,774 miles
- 2022 – 196,077 miles
- 2012 – 189,055 miles
- 2011 – 173,002 miles
- 2010 – 168,486 miles
- 2009 – 167,044 miles
- 2008 – 167,042 miles
- 2007 – 164,643 miles
- 2006 – 159,829 miles
- 2005 – 152,106 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth front outriggers corroded/holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake servo slow to operateRecorded 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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2009
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2009
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front outrigger corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,206 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 198,206 miles
- Test number
- 898173568793
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded holed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front outriggers corroded/holed
- AdvisoryBrake servo slow to operate
Fail198,198 miles (+390)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,198 miles
- Test number
- 228419735814
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front outriggers corroded/holed
- AdvisoryBrake servo slow to operate
Pass197,808 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 197,808 miles
- Test number
- 403807424145
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking grease
- AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub leaking grease
- AdvisorySmall hole in front crossmember
Fail197,808 miles (+656)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,808 miles
- Test number
- 450933674083
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub leaking grease
- AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub leaking grease
- AdvisorySmall hole in front crossmember
Pass197,152 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 197,152 miles
- Test number
- 674607025988
- AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail197,135 miles (+361)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,135 miles
- Test number
- 775363768530
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass196,774 miles (+697)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 196,774 miles
- Test number
- 285990400021
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking
- AdvisoryCorrosion on the offside rear chassis leg
Pass196,077 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 196,077 miles
- Test number
- 797732840636
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals slightly leaking x2
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal weeping oil
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering arm slightly bent
Fail196,077 miles (+7,022)4 repaired2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,077 miles
- Test number
- 512718925008
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective rear pinch bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals slightly leaking x2
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal weeping oil
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering arm slightly bent
Pass189,055 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 189,055 miles
- Test number
- 827696162056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,049 miles (+16,047)12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,049 miles
- Test number
- 779605762034
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass173,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 173,002 miles
- Test number
- 946215221017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,002 miles (+4,516)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,002 miles
- Test number
- 909281821062
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass168,486 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 168,486 miles
- Test number
- 363445750124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,481 miles (+1,437)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,481 miles
- Test number
- 512634940107
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fail167,044 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,044 miles
- Test number
- 794866589024
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear crossmember very rusty
Pass167,044 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 167,044 miles
- Test number
- 961656589090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear crossmember very rusty
Fail167,042 miles (+2,399)12 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,042 miles
- Test number
- 460105128494
- FailureCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear crossmember very rusty
Pass164,643 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 164,643 miles
- Test number
- 383046627331
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail164,643 miles (+4,814)12 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,643 miles
- Test number
- 433719917402
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail159,829 miles5 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,829 miles
- Test number
- 372144106385
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass159,829 miles (+7,723)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 159,829 miles
- Test number
- 643574006375
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass152,106 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 152,106 miles
- Test number
- 414949195286
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnable to open offside rear door from inside or outside but shut secure
Questions about L65 CJT
- Does L65 CJT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 CJT is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L65 CJT?
- The MOT on L65 CJT is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L65 CJT done?
- L65 CJT was recorded at 198,206 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
- Has L65 CJT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L65 CJT has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L65 CJT 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 L65 CJT find?
- L65 CJT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front cross member corroded holed; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 2 more.
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