Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L65 PUGMOT history
L65 PUG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 121,611 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L65 PUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 4 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L65 PUG was last recorded at 121,611 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,579 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,032 miles
- Average per year
- 4,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,611 miles
- 2025 – 120,579 miles
- 2024 – 120,450 miles
- 2023 – 120,255 miles
- 2022 – 119,776 miles
- 2021 – 119,528 miles
- 2020 – 119,419 miles
- 2019 – 119,094 miles
- 2018 – 118,986 miles
- 2017 – 118,030 miles
- 2016 – 110,507 miles
- 2015 – 101,978 miles
- 2014 – 95,068 miles
- 2013 – 88,202 miles
- 2012 – 87,358 miles
- 2011 – 80,535 miles
- 2010 – 74,911 miles
- 2009 – 65,086 miles
- 2008 – 55,924 miles
- 2007 – 46,002 miles
- 2006 – 37,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,611 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,611 miles (+1,032)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 121,611 miles
- Test number
- 162912813001
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,579 miles (+129)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 120,579 miles
- Test number
- 271283423859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass120,450 miles (+195)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,450 miles
- Test number
- 476102377379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass120,255 miles (+479)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 120,255 miles
- Test number
- 729198204383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass119,776 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,776 miles
- Test number
- 318202470881
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,776 miles (+248)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,776 miles
- Test number
- 107531997686
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,528 miles (+109)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 119,528 miles
- Test number
- 195975390673
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber tower corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber tower corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,419 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,419 miles
- Test number
- 215414081187
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail119,419 miles (+325)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,419 miles
- Test number
- 856833182219
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,094 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,094 miles
- Test number
- 418740884037
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail119,094 miles (+108)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,094 miles
- Test number
- 496636619569
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,986 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 118,986 miles
- Test number
- 950576533739
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,986 miles (+956)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,986 miles
- Test number
- 302204803101
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,030 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 118,030 miles
- Test number
- 443686213054
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail118,030 miles (+7,523)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,030 miles
- Test number
- 141118302885
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass110,507 miles (+8,529)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 110,507 miles
- Test number
- 442771469934
- AdvisoryFront wipers worn but still clearing screen
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of the front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak various leaks
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded but not compromising strength of chassis
Pass101,978 miles (+6,910)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 101,978 miles
- Test number
- 274004397235
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks around engine
Pass95,068 miles (+6,866)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 95,068 miles
- Test number
- 705046664213
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass88,202 miles (+844)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 88,202 miles
- Test number
- 337315443465
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass87,358 miles (+6,823)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 87,358 miles
- Test number
- 555182582287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,535 miles (+5,624)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 80,535 miles
- Test number
- 317724391258
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 74,911 miles
- Test number
- 834814990206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,911 miles (+9,825)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,911 miles
- Test number
- 300394190434
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass65,086 miles (+9,162)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 65,086 miles
- Test number
- 241033499207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 55,924 miles
- Test number
- 730796198219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,924 miles (+9,922)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,924 miles
- Test number
- 721806998271
- FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass46,002 miles (+8,482)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 46,002 miles
- Test number
- 220255797243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 37,520 miles
- Test number
- 754410806344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L65 PUG
- Does L65 PUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 PUG is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L65 PUG?
- The MOT on L65 PUG is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L65 PUG done?
- L65 PUG was recorded at 121,611 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,207 miles a year.
- Has L65 PUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L65 PUG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L65 PUG 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 PUG find?
- L65 PUG passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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