Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L65 TNJMOT history

L65 TNJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 142,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L65 TNJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,247 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,816 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L65 TNJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L65 TNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
3 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 TNJ was last recorded at 142,247 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,624 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
623 miles
Average per year
2,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,247 miles
  • 2024 – 141,624 miles
  • 2023 – 139,171 miles
  • 2022 – 138,185 miles
  • 2021 – 136,428 miles
  • 2019 – 133,899 miles
  • 2018 – 132,948 miles
  • 2017 – 127,895 miles
  • 2016 – 121,806 miles
  • 2015 – 120,881 miles
  • 2014 – 120,479 miles
  • 2013 – 118,782 miles
  • 2012 – 117,607 miles
  • 2011 – 112,973 miles
  • 2010 – 106,132 miles
  • 2009 – 100,386 miles
  • 2008 – 96,085 miles
  • 2007 – 90,997 miles
  • 2006 – 86,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,247 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody Undersealed

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,247 miles (+623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,247 miles
    Test number
    659716978699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Undersealed

  2. Pass141,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,624 miles
    Test number
    337476258294
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail141,624 miles (+2,453)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,624 miles
    Test number
    756034280212
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass139,171 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,171 miles
    Test number
    189556837361
    • 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))

  5. Fail139,060 miles (+875)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    906653991554
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass138,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,185 miles
    Test number
    411883883798
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,185 miles (+1,757)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,185 miles
    Test number
    220691258755
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,428 miles (+2,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,428 miles
    Test number
    689143331811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass133,899 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,899 miles
    Test number
    253826496995
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail133,891 miles (+943)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,891 miles
    Test number
    319504687986
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,948 miles
    Test number
    891839372996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,925 miles (+5,030)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,925 miles
    Test number
    243930347636
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interferes with rear fog and rear position lamps (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  13. Pass127,895 miles (+6,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,895 miles
    Test number
    669167299296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass121,806 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,806 miles
    Test number
    532205894307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded

  15. Fail121,805 miles (+924)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,805 miles
    Test number
    737966047319
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened seat (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened seat (2.4.C.3c)

  16. Pass120,881 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,881 miles
    Test number
    586003015116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear brake dust shield damaged/part missing

  17. Fail120,881 miles (+402)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,881 miles
    Test number
    916701705129
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear brake dust shield damaged/part missing

  18. Pass120,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,479 miles
    Test number
    226982354063
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail120,479 miles (+1,697)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,479 miles
    Test number
    236579644044
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Fail118,782 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,782 miles
    Test number
    217750053048
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass118,782 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    118,782 miles
    Test number
    356710553065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass117,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,607 miles
    Test number
    708301642076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,607 miles (+4,634)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,607 miles
    Test number
    409530432039
    • FailureCentre Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  24. Pass112,973 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,973 miles
    Test number
    179783031171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,132 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,132 miles
    Test number
    502294330125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail105,918 miles (+5,532)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    291694720424
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  27. Pass100,386 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,386 miles
    Test number
    430368419172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,085 miles (+5,088)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,085 miles
    Test number
    764752428119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderbody of vehicle covered in mud

  29. Pass90,997 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,997 miles
    Test number
    171548417125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass86,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    580521616170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail86,067 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,067 miles
    Test number
    112141416164
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Questions about L65 TNJ

Does L65 TNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 TNJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L65 TNJ?
The MOT on L65 TNJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L65 TNJ done?
L65 TNJ was recorded at 142,247 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,816 miles a year.
Has L65 TNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 TNJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L65 TNJ 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 TNJ find?
L65 TNJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L65 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.