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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L70 ADCMOT history

L70 ADC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L70 ADC blue 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 May 2027
Mileage
149,559 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 ADC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 ADC was last recorded at 149,559 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2016: 72,942 miles, lower than 72,963 miles on 8 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,250 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,309 miles
Average per year
7,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,559 miles
  • 2025 – 146,250 miles
  • 2024 – 131,883 miles
  • 2023 – 117,933 miles
  • 2022 – 112,715 miles
  • 2021 – 105,705 miles
  • 2020 – 99,347 miles
  • 2019 – 92,666 miles
  • 2018 – 88,181 miles
  • 2017 – 83,003 miles
  • 2016 – 73,331 miles
  • 2015 – 72,170 miles
  • 2014 – 63,334 miles
  • 2013 – 59,789 miles
  • 2011 – 45,121 miles
  • 2010 – 35,492 miles
  • 2009 – 23,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,559 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.

  • Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slight grease leaking out (2.5.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,559 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,559 miles
    Test number
    582472527211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,250 miles (+14,367)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,250 miles
    Test number
    923388402290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,883 miles (+13,950)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    131,883 miles
    Test number
    438583187070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,933 miles (+5,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,933 miles
    Test number
    715803900427
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,715 miles (+7,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,715 miles
    Test number
    309180855535
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering

  6. Pass105,705 miles (+6,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,705 miles
    Test number
    713842514221
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass99,347 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    884767146557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,666 miles (+4,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,666 miles
    Test number
    151473741234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,181 miles (+5,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    422341746580
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body mounting points.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under vehicle.

  10. Pass83,003 miles (+9,672)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    532858732339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,331 miles
    Test number
    610473500776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Fail73,331 miles (+389)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,331 miles
    Test number
    329081499504
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass72,942 miles (-21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,942 miles
    Test number
    379970339684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened boot seats (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail72,963 miles (+793)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    224364444979
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play ball joint at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track bar ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint universal joint at diff (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slight grease leaking out (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened boot seats (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slight grease leaking out (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable front of front axle track bar bent (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable rear of front axle track bar bent (2.2.C.1d)

  15. Fail72,170 miles (+8,836)6 failures16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,170 miles
    Test number
    882101304889
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle vehicle pulls to left when braking (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face of disc less than 50% used (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face badly corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint at steering box has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slight grease leaking out (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front of front axle ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output roof spot lamp n/w (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt boot seat buckle damaged but still functions (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened boot seats (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slight grease leaking out (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge worn (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint universal joint at diff (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable rear of front axle steering rod bent (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear of engine

  16. Pass63,334 miles (+3,545)15 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,334 miles
    Test number
    837998174167
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear o/s mud flap loose
    • NoteRoof spot light n/w n/s

  17. Pass59,789 miles (+14,668)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,789 miles
    Test number
    568835083176
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDrag link bent
    • NoteN/s/r mud flap missing
    • NoteO/s/r mud flap torn

  18. Pass45,121 miles (+9,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,121 miles
    Test number
    127128901238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass35,492 miles (+12,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,492 miles
    Test number
    400965260158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,212 miles
    Test number
    480890579149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,212 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,212 miles
    Test number
    624090979154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about L70 ADC

Does L70 ADC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ADC is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 ADC?
The MOT on L70 ADC is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 ADC done?
L70 ADC was recorded at 149,559 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 7,493 miles a year.
Has L70 ADC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 ADC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L70 ADC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 ADC find?
L70 ADC passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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