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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L65 XAGMOT history

L65 XAG is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 181,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

L65 XAG red 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 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
181,528 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 XAG
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 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 XAG was last recorded at 181,528 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,527 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,528 miles
  • 2025 – 171,971 miles
  • 2024 – 161,082 miles
  • 2023 – 154,252 miles
  • 2021 – 152,444 miles
  • 2016 – 150,885 miles
  • 2015 – 150,241 miles
  • 2014 – 148,580 miles
  • 2013 – 146,310 miles
  • 2008 – 138,489 miles
  • 2006 – 128,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,528 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff and transfer boxing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear drop links and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) 265/75x16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,528 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    181,528 miles
    Test number
    427367059542
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff and transfer boxing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear drop links and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,527 miles (+10)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,527 miles
    Test number
    236648322350
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff and transfer boxing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear drop links and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail181,517 miles (+9,546)1 dangerous6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,517 miles
    Test number
    329487465482
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail rear (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged nsf ridged brake pipe touching suspension on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak corrosion and hole on down pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play play in steering box drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering resvoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf dipped beam flickers when switched on then operates correctly
    • AdvisoryOsf flexi pipe makes contact with suspension
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box mount hanger loose to body

  4. Pass171,971 miles (+10,889)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    171,971 miles
    Test number
    400298333716
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slightly leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOff side front brake disc back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion detected on under side of vehicle

  5. Pass161,082 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,082 miles
    Test number
    712725046802
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating in places
    • AdvisoryHorn switch worn
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  6. Fail161,076 miles (+6,824)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,076 miles
    Test number
    673119526941
    • MajorHazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured by missing hazard switch area (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating in places
    • AdvisoryHorn switch worn
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  7. Pass154,252 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,252 miles
    Test number
    674462510065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,245 miles (+1,801)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,245 miles
    Test number
    807387099487
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,444 miles
    Test number
    391320109792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,444 miles (+1,559)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,444 miles
    Test number
    564480654648
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass150,885 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    150,885 miles
    Test number
    105463909858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail150,885 miles (+644)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,885 miles
    Test number
    490990834590
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass150,241 miles (+1,661)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    150,241 miles
    Test number
    437761865069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper has slight play in bush

  14. Pass148,580 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    148,580 miles
    Test number
    408996054072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,566 miles (+2,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,566 miles
    Test number
    128901154072
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass146,310 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    146,310 miles
    Test number
    958058333060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,489 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    138,489 miles
    Test number
    751201508100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,478 miles (+9,732)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,478 miles
    Test number
    542272498054
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • NoteFerrule corroding offside front flex hose
    • NoteFront registration plate cracking
    • NoteRear registration plate fading

  19. Pass128,746 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    103986826302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,735 miles1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,735 miles
    Test number
    343032496480
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L65 XAG

Does L65 XAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 XAG is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L65 XAG?
The MOT on L65 XAG is valid until 20 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 XAG done?
L65 XAG was recorded at 181,528 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has L65 XAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 XAG has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L65 XAG 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 XAG find?
L65 XAG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing; oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff and transfer boxing leaking, and 1 more.

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