
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L65 SEJMOT history
L65 SEJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 181,370 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,627 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L65 SEJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 19 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
L65 SEJ was last recorded at 181,370 miles on 14 May 2024, 20,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 160,937 miles · 10 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 20,433 miles
- Average per year
- 4,627 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 181,370 miles
- 2023 – 160,937 miles
- 2022 – 152,445 miles
- 2021 – 149,498 miles
- 2020 – 144,393 miles
- 2019 – 137,064 miles
- 2018 – 136,248 miles
- 2017 – 135,125 miles
- 2016 – 133,344 miles
- 2015 – 130,845 miles
- 2014 – 127,943 miles
- 2013 – 125,688 miles
- 2012 – 123,572 miles
- 2011 – 120,318 miles
- 2010 – 117,369 miles
- 2009 – 114,720 miles
- 2008 – 113,797 miles
- 2007 – 105,417 miles
- 2006 – 99,700 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Insecure from break in rear fixing . (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Spill pipe on engine . (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade also does not have full sweep travel , possibly loose on spindle . (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and cross member corroded and holed by shock absorber . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear . (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))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tripod ball joint dust cover . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch cable faulty .
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both worn . (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded and holed by body front mounting . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger corroded and holed by body mounting behind front wheel . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both worn. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger corroded and holed by body mounting behind front wheel . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides lower effort than expected for a vehicle of this type . (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail181,370 miles (+20,433)1 dangerous11 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,370 miles
- Test number
- 869505503898
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Insecure from break in rear fixing . (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Spill pipe on engine . (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade also does not have full sweep travel , possibly loose on spindle . (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and cross member corroded and holed by shock absorber . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear . (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))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tripod ball joint dust cover . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch cable faulty .
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both worn . (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded and holed by body front mounting . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger corroded and holed by body mounting behind front wheel . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both worn. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger corroded and holed by body mounting behind front wheel . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides lower effort than expected for a vehicle of this type . (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass160,937 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 160,937 miles
- Test number
- 863418850577
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front foot well has corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail160,937 miles (+8,492)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,937 miles
- Test number
- 944177271651
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front foot well has corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass152,445 miles (+2,947)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 152,445 miles
- Test number
- 123077498551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 149,498 miles
- Test number
- 786530964455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,498 miles (+5,105)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,498 miles
- Test number
- 939968707990
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass144,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 144,393 miles
- Test number
- 921647693858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,393 miles (+7,329)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,393 miles
- Test number
- 978261922657
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))
Pass137,064 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 137,064 miles
- Test number
- 717877046047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,062 miles (+814)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,062 miles
- Test number
- 464884617961
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass136,248 miles (+1,123)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 136,248 miles
- Test number
- 455502676244
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion side of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass135,125 miles (+1,781)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 135,125 miles
- Test number
- 862725615262
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass133,344 miles (+2,499)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 133,344 miles
- Test number
- 371115147778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,845 miles (+2,902)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 130,845 miles
- Test number
- 538293885030
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass127,943 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 127,943 miles
- Test number
- 619186984044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail127,943 miles (+2,255)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,943 miles
- Test number
- 795176084074
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass125,688 miles (+2,116)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 125,688 miles
- Test number
- 685458873015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,572 miles (+3,254)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 123,572 miles
- Test number
- 845330992076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,318 miles (+2,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 120,318 miles
- Test number
- 656800381034
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass117,369 miles (+2,649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 117,369 miles
- Test number
- 940913380025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail114,720 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,720 miles
- Test number
- 123562379015
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNearsider front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall
Pass114,720 miles (+923)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 114,720 miles
- Test number
- 924622979051
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNearsider front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall
Pass113,797 miles3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 113,797 miles
- Test number
- 361815578435
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine oil level just on min
- NoteNearside front tyre has wall damage
- NoteNearside rear tyre has wall damage,cuts in inner wall
- NoteOffside rear tyre has wall damage
- NoteOil leak
Fail113,797 miles (+8,380)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,797 miles
- Test number
- 433525278287
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine oil level just on min
- NoteNearside front tyre has wall damage
- NoteNearside rear tyre has wall damage,cuts in inner wall
- NoteOffside rear tyre has wall damage
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,417 miles (+5,717)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 105,417 miles
- Test number
- 111093657283
- NoteSlight play n/s/f wheel bearings
Pass99,700 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 99,700 miles
- Test number
- 702062966215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L65 SEJ
- Does L65 SEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L65 SEJ expired on 9 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L65 SEJ?
- The MOT on L65 SEJ expired on 9 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L65 SEJ done?
- L65 SEJ was recorded at 181,370 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 4,627 miles a year.
- Has L65 SEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L65 SEJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L65 SEJ 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 SEJ find?
- L65 SEJ failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front passenger's seat insecure insecure from break in rear fixing .; fuel system component leaking spill pipe on engine .; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 23 more.
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