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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L65 RTUMOT history

L65 RTU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.

L65 RTU red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2023
Mileage
166,293 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 RTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 RTU was last recorded at 166,293 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 9,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2007: 100,003 miles, lower than 100,009 miles on 25 Jul 2006.
  • 18 Jul 2008: 100,000 miles, lower than 100,003 miles on 24 Jul 2007.

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
156,493 miles · 10 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
9,800 miles
Average per year
4,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,293 miles
  • 2020 – 156,493 miles
  • 2019 – 156,485 miles
  • 2018 – 156,480 miles
  • 2017 – 155,989 miles
  • 2016 – 149,511 miles
  • 2015 – 140,570 miles
  • 2014 – 136,916 miles
  • 2013 – 129,658 miles
  • 2012 – 128,103 miles
  • 2011 – 121,436 miles
  • 2010 – 115,113 miles
  • 2009 – 105,374 miles
  • 2008 – 100,000 miles
  • 2007 – 100,003 miles
  • 2006 – 100,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,293 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tank/body mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Battery tray slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,293 miles (+9,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,293 miles
    Test number
    429901526370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,493 miles
    Test number
    141793126950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tank/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail156,493 miles (+8)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,493 miles
    Test number
    129907900533
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tank/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass156,485 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,485 miles
    Test number
    773929804348
    • MinorFront Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail156,485 miles (+5)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,485 miles
    Test number
    804504064610
    • MajorCentral Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass156,480 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,480 miles
    Test number
    996250085888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Foot-well corroded slightly near body mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Foot-well corroded slightly near body mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail156,480 miles (+491)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,480 miles
    Test number
    269324988043
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Foot-well corroded slightly near body mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Foot-well corroded slightly near body mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass155,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,989 miles
    Test number
    435259903576
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers are slow in operation

  9. Fail155,989 miles (+6,478)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,989 miles
    Test number
    310197907517
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings box arm (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering oil is very low
    • AdvisoryWipers are slow in operation

  10. Pass149,511 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    149,511 miles
    Test number
    869731908955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,505 miles (+8,935)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,505 miles
    Test number
    130943777416
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  12. Pass140,570 miles (+3,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    140,570 miles
    Test number
    240963344551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass136,916 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,916 miles
    Test number
    139786884273
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail136,915 miles (+7,257)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,915 miles
    Test number
    416143984204
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail129,658 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,658 miles
    Test number
    618947953271
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass129,658 miles (+1,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,658 miles
    Test number
    979037153240
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass128,103 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,103 miles
    Test number
    719059972205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,436 miles4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,436 miles
    Test number
    178105631275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front swivel seals have slight leak

  19. Pass121,436 miles (+6,323)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    121,436 miles
    Test number
    486955531268
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front swivel seals have slight leak

  20. Pass115,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,113 miles
    Test number
    712937840205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,113 miles (+9,739)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,113 miles
    Test number
    310026340481
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass105,374 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,374 miles
    Test number
    591666699175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,009 miles (+9)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    114790799102
    • FailureFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass100,000 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    190620108201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    274255007288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail100,003 miles (-6)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    492194207239
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade torn slightly.
    • NoteReverse lights inoperative. †Slight disfigurement on offside beam pattern.
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen.
    • NoteTrack rod ends gators torn.

  27. Pass100,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    493596606237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail100,009 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    962766506272
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCut in outer sidewall of o/s front tyre not exposing cords
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

Questions about L65 RTU

Does L65 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L65 RTU expired on 3 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L65 RTU?
The MOT on L65 RTU expired on 3 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L65 RTU done?
L65 RTU was recorded at 166,293 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 4,291 miles a year.
Has L65 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 RTU has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L65 RTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L65 RTU find?
L65 RTU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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