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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L66 CMCMOT history

L66 CMC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L66 CMC 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,590 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 CMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 CMC was last recorded at 143,590 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,577 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,590 miles
  • 2024 – 143,203 miles
  • 2023 – 142,885 miles
  • 2022 – 142,735 miles
  • 2021 – 142,523 miles
  • 2020 – 141,080 miles
  • 2019 – 138,470 miles
  • 2018 – 136,461 miles
  • 2017 – 134,938 miles
  • 2016 – 133,310 miles
  • 2015 – 131,543 miles
  • 2014 – 127,520 miles
  • 2013 – 118,936 miles
  • 2011 – 104,843 miles
  • 2010 – 97,073 miles
  • 2009 – 90,290 miles
  • 2007 – 88,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,590 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,590 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,590 miles
    Test number
    834594643226
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,577 miles (+374)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,577 miles
    Test number
    482484385004
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,203 miles (+318)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,203 miles
    Test number
    503460694522
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR DIFF HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass142,885 miles (+150)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,885 miles
    Test number
    703341417642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff oil seal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass142,735 miles (+212)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,735 miles
    Test number
    768679315097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff oil seal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass142,523 miles (+1,443)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,523 miles
    Test number
    845279006560
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass141,080 miles (+2,610)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,080 miles
    Test number
    241348347811
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,470 miles
    Test number
    341494832347
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail138,470 miles (+2,009)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,470 miles
    Test number
    907571544141
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,461 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,461 miles
    Test number
    514508850699
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail136,461 miles (+1,523)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,461 miles
    Test number
    167842443889
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass134,938 miles (+1,628)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,938 miles
    Test number
    100107479812
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass133,310 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    461697180053
    • AdvisoryO/sr wing stay broken
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Fail133,256 miles (+1,713)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,256 miles
    Test number
    323373797730
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play lower pin and bearing (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Pass131,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,543 miles
    Test number
    467457275087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail131,543 miles (+4,023)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,543 miles
    Test number
    646597575084
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass127,520 miles (+8,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    127,520 miles
    Test number
    485260654084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass118,936 miles (+801)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    118,936 miles
    Test number
    355539223049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept area

  19. Fail118,135 miles (+13,292)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,135 miles
    Test number
    128338213452
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteStrreing damper bush slight play
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside swept area

  20. Pass104,843 miles (+7,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    448878011133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail97,073 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,073 miles
    Test number
    634042100129
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass97,073 miles (+6,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,073 miles
    Test number
    782962700191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass90,290 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    861421609179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,535 miles
    Test number
    204832777264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 CMC

Does L66 CMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 CMC is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L66 CMC?
The MOT on L66 CMC is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 CMC done?
L66 CMC was recorded at 143,590 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,021 miles a year.
Has L66 CMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 CMC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L66 CMC 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 L66 CMC find?
L66 CMC passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle ball joint; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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