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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L66 GWPMOT history

L66 GWP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 178,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

L66 GWP green 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 Apr 2025
Mileage
178,628 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 GWP
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
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 GWP was last recorded at 178,628 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 1,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,372 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,256 miles
Average per year
3,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,628 miles
  • 2022 – 177,372 miles
  • 2021 – 175,897 miles
  • 2020 – 169,921 miles
  • 2019 – 161,257 miles
  • 2016 – 161,070 miles
  • 2015 – 159,910 miles
  • 2014 – 157,002 miles
  • 2013 – 152,051 miles
  • 2012 – 145,207 miles
  • 2010 – 135,694 miles
  • 2009 – 129,444 miles
  • 2008 – 123,164 miles
  • 2007 – 116,456 miles
  • 2006 – 111,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,628 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryWipers poor

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 Engine, gearbox, transfer box and axles.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,628 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,628 miles
    Test number
    127910054478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  2. Fail178,628 miles (+1,256)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,628 miles
    Test number
    642731879843
    • DangerousFront Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  3. Pass177,372 miles (+1,475)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,372 miles
    Test number
    798151661154
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play universal joint upper under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outer track rod ends on the rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    175,897 miles
    Test number
    114605074589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox, transfer box and axles. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail175,897 miles (+5,976)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,897 miles
    Test number
    784066490990
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged To calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both across axle. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox, transfer box and axles. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass169,921 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,921 miles
    Test number
    440243955006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail169,888 miles (+8,631)1 dangerous12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,888 miles
    Test number
    300291156429
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn transfer box bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass161,257 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,257 miles
    Test number
    103694266319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,070 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    161,070 miles
    Test number
    413180374131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,069 miles (+1,159)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,069 miles
    Test number
    178423496105
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken off (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis 3x places marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember offside (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  11. Fail159,910 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,910 miles
    Test number
    735583135145
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChassis various slight corrosion

  12. Pass159,910 miles (+2,908)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    159,910 miles
    Test number
    737493135156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChassis various slight corrosion

  13. Pass157,002 miles (+4,951)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    157,002 miles
    Test number
    877259894012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount is missing however the exhaust is deemed to be secure
    • NoteLeft hand indicator cancellor faulty
    • NoteOffside and nearside wiper blades slightly deteriorated
    • NoteThe centre section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded

  14. Pass152,051 miles (+6,844)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    152,051 miles
    Test number
    375067413158
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount missing- exhaust still secure
    • NoteLeft hand indicator cancellor faulty
    • NoteOffside and nearside front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber- slight play in upper bush

  15. Pass145,207 miles (+9,513)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    145,207 miles
    Test number
    116518492452
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount replaced with string- still secure
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • NoteLeft hand indicator cancellor faulty
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear shock absorber upper bush

  16. Pass135,694 miles (+6,250)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    135,694 miles
    Test number
    942195570277
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade is slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded- non prescribed area

  17. Pass129,444 miles (+6,280)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    129,444 miles
    Test number
    190865479234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leaking on front trackular joints

  18. Pass123,164 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    354937068416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,456 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    116,456 miles
    Test number
    301162577426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    111,709 miles
    Test number
    834029446259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 GWP

Does L66 GWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L66 GWP expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L66 GWP?
The MOT on L66 GWP expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L66 GWP done?
L66 GWP was recorded at 178,628 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 3,807 miles a year.
Has L66 GWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 GWP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L66 GWP 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 GWP find?
L66 GWP passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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