Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L66 MLNMOT history
L66 MLN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 243,894 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 243,894 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,183 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L66 MLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 23 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L66 MLN was last recorded at 243,894 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 3,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Mar 2009: 90,034 miles, lower than 177,875 miles on 12 Oct 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 240,258 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,636 miles
- Average per year
- 4,183 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 243,894 miles
- 2024 – 240,258 miles
- 2023 – 235,342 miles
- 2022 – 228,577 miles
- 2021 – 228,509 miles
- 2020 – 228,509 miles
- 2019 – 225,841 miles
- 2018 – 222,026 miles
- 2017 – 218,345 miles
- 2016 – 217,118 miles
- 2015 – 215,818 miles
- 2014 – 212,176 miles
- 2013 – 206,604 miles
- 2012 – 203,859 miles
- 2011 – 199,884 miles
- 2010 – 195,683 miles
- 2009 – 90,034 miles
- 2007 – 177,875 miles
- 2006 – 163,895 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass243,894 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Engine oil leak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,894 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 243,894 miles
- Test number
- 689144491901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail243,894 miles (+3,636)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,894 miles
- Test number
- 234342718912
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass240,258 miles (+4,916)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 240,258 miles
- Test number
- 548316506233
- AdvisoryFront Lower Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area & rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass235,342 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 235,342 miles
- Test number
- 705747865034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail235,312 miles (+6,735)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,312 miles
- Test number
- 175833189791
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass228,577 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 228,577 miles
- Test number
- 774342149632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,509 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 228,509 miles
- Test number
- 650828811726
- AdvisoryCoolant leak.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass228,509 miles (+2,668)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 228,509 miles
- Test number
- 552059375382
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hockey stick front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hockey stick front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass225,841 miles (+3,815)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 225,841 miles
- Test number
- 516032678356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass222,026 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 222,026 miles
- Test number
- 654474482866
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail222,015 miles (+3,670)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,015 miles
- Test number
- 197416081308
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass218,345 miles (+1,227)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 218,345 miles
- Test number
- 541737331396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,118 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 217,118 miles
- Test number
- 144405135593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail217,113 miles (+1,295)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,113 miles
- Test number
- 550786149108
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts touching spring and brake hose (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass215,818 miles (+3,642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 215,818 miles
- Test number
- 581580643107
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass212,176 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 212,176 miles
- Test number
- 325486974493
- NoteEngine oil leak
Fail212,176 miles (+5,572)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,176 miles
- Test number
- 766725374216
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass206,604 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 206,604 miles
- Test number
- 387503853295
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail206,590 miles (+2,731)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,590 miles
- Test number
- 709696943218
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting missing
- NoteO/s/f brake back plate missing
Pass203,859 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 203,859 miles
- Test number
- 315680822261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,857 miles (+3,973)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,857 miles
- Test number
- 445259712243
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass199,884 miles (+4,201)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 199,884 miles
- Test number
- 357370731457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,683 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,683 miles
- Test number
- 302656510237
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass195,683 miles (+105,649)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 195,683 miles
- Test number
- 454496110260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,034 miles (-87,841)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 90,034 miles
- Test number
- 152654089024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,875 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 177,875 miles
- Test number
- 970255887267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail177,875 miles (+139)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,875 miles
- Test number
- 852655987290
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail177,736 miles (+13,841)16 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,736 miles
- Test number
- 922351277275
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail163,895 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,895 miles
- Test number
- 153314456280
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass163,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 163,895 miles
- Test number
- 852074656247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L66 MLN
- Does L66 MLN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 MLN is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L66 MLN?
- The MOT on L66 MLN is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L66 MLN done?
- L66 MLN was recorded at 243,894 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 4,183 miles a year.
- Has L66 MLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L66 MLN has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L66 MLN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L66 MLN find?
- L66 MLN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall cuts; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.
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