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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L66 MUDMOT history

L66 MUD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L66 MUD grey 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,329 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 MUD was last recorded at 154,329 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,288 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
6,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,329 miles
  • 2025 – 149,584 miles
  • 2024 – 144,228 miles
  • 2023 – 139,142 miles
  • 2022 – 137,025 miles
  • 2019 – 128,700 miles
  • 2018 – 117,413 miles
  • 2017 – 107,582 miles
  • 2016 – 98,827 miles
  • 2015 – 91,030 miles
  • 2014 – 81,937 miles
  • 2013 – 73,518 miles
  • 2012 – 62,510 miles
  • 2011 – 51,068 miles
  • 2010 – 47,218 miles
  • 2009 – 41,130 miles
  • 2008 – 35,217 miles
  • 2007 – 28,699 miles
  • 2006 – 23,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,329 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front floor corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,329 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,329 miles
    Test number
    696422846795
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,288 miles (+4,704)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,288 miles
    Test number
    431642650416
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,584 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,584 miles
    Test number
    229802263996
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,578 miles (+5,350)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,578 miles
    Test number
    181362544192
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged metal brake pipe rubbing on spring when on full right lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,228 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    387305813994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stop missing

  6. Fail144,220 miles (+5,078)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,220 miles
    Test number
    112999743740
    • MajorFront Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stop missing

  7. Pass139,142 miles (+2,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,142 miles
    Test number
    885132728301
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis

  8. Pass137,025 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,025 miles
    Test number
    643212782241
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  9. Fail136,994 miles (+8,294)5 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,994 miles
    Test number
    322032637811
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  10. Pass128,700 miles (+11,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    870809433527
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass117,413 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,413 miles
    Test number
    345448393441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,411 miles (+9,829)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,411 miles
    Test number
    913961663723
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Hole cut in rear beam (6.6.6)

  13. Pass107,582 miles (+8,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,582 miles
    Test number
    922037689297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber upper bushes slightly worn

  14. Pass98,827 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    590586211591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,826 miles (+7,796)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    183155061046
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass91,030 miles (+9,093)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,030 miles
    Test number
    188994555176
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

  17. Pass81,937 miles (+8,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,937 miles
    Test number
    268583234177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass73,518 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,518 miles
    Test number
    877641553109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,510 miles (+11,442)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,510 miles
    Test number
    879198032122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,068 miles (+3,850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    927484591018
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  21. Pass47,218 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    374085140172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSpare wheel cover damaged.
    • NoteTractor balljoint seals leaking.

  22. Fail47,213 miles (+6,083)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    844399230138
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSpare wheel cover damaged.
    • NoteTractor balljoint seals leaking.

  23. Pass41,130 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,130 miles
    Test number
    270903769162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,217 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,217 miles
    Test number
    604285168138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,699 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,699 miles
    Test number
    244745347462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,170 miles
    Test number
    303065846182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 MUD

Does L66 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 MUD is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 MUD?
The MOT on L66 MUD is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 MUD done?
L66 MUD was recorded at 154,329 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
Has L66 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 MUD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 MUD 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 MUD find?
L66 MUD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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