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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L66 HVEMOT history

L66 HVE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

L66 HVE green 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 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
135,476 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 HVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 HVE was last recorded at 135,476 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,027 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
449 miles
Average per year
6,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,476 miles
  • 2025 – 135,027 miles
  • 2024 – 132,825 miles
  • 2023 – 128,464 miles
  • 2022 – 123,121 miles
  • 2021 – 116,674 miles
  • 2020 – 110,502 miles
  • 2019 – 105,728 miles
  • 2018 – 100,277 miles
  • 2017 – 93,628 miles
  • 2016 – 86,182 miles
  • 2015 – 78,563 miles
  • 2014 – 68,553 miles
  • 2013 – 57,400 miles
  • 2012 – 48,590 miles
  • 2011 – 39,629 miles
  • 2010 – 30,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,476 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Coil spring corroded All four front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,476 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    499231840916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,027 miles (+2,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    753214703635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,825 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,825 miles
    Test number
    705744583940
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  4. Fail132,824 miles (+4,360)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,824 miles
    Test number
    500287604314
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  5. Pass128,464 miles (+5,343)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,464 miles
    Test number
    826750154921
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle ball joint dust cover boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass123,121 miles (+6,447)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,121 miles
    Test number
    406969698092
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front drop link. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass116,674 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    172490199099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,502 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,502 miles
    Test number
    881562112413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  9. Fail110,477 miles (+4,749)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,477 miles
    Test number
    392209360158
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass105,728 miles (+5,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,728 miles
    Test number
    121175320697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear central brake union starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion starting to appear to rear section of chassis

  11. Pass100,277 miles (+6,649)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,277 miles
    Test number
    907574624802
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroding

  12. Pass93,628 miles (+7,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,628 miles
    Test number
    575162531609
    • AdvisorySlight weep to power steering box and pump unit
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen but does not materially effect drivers view of road

  13. Pass86,182 miles (+7,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    900454332899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,563 miles (+10,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,563 miles
    Test number
    325857115270
    • NoteSlight weap from front and rear diff seals

  15. Pass68,553 miles (+11,153)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    628138724232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass57,400 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,400 miles
    Test number
    447197813259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,590 miles (+8,961)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    276904892100
    • 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)
    • NoteWipers not parking

  18. Pass39,629 miles (+9,090)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,629 miles
    Test number
    929950901217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,539 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,539 miles
    Test number
    643760730264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/S mirror cracked.

  20. Fail30,539 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,539 miles
    Test number
    802030430208
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre cut and cord exposed but not 10% of sectiom width.
    • NoteO/S mirror cracked.

Questions about L66 HVE

Does L66 HVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 HVE is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 HVE?
The MOT on L66 HVE is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 HVE done?
L66 HVE was recorded at 135,476 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 6,619 miles a year.
Has L66 HVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 HVE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L66 HVE 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 HVE find?
L66 HVE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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