Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L70 DEFMOT history
L70 DEF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 165,763 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,975 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 DEF was last recorded at 165,763 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,294 miles · 26 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 469 miles
- Average per year
- 5,975 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,763 miles
- 2025 – 165,294 miles
- 2024 – 164,534 miles
- 2023 – 161,343 miles
- 2022 – 161,113 miles
- 2021 – 157,927 miles
- 2020 – 148,670 miles
- 2018 – 134,986 miles
- 2017 – 125,233 miles
- 2016 – 119,670 miles
- 2014 – 114,565 miles
- 2013 – 109,066 miles
- 2012 – 101,790 miles
- 2011 – 89,554 miles
- 2010 – 73,671 miles
- 2009 – 63,083 miles
- 2008 – 62,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,763 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,763 miles (+469)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 165,763 miles
- Test number
- 766355989240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,294 miles (+760)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 165,294 miles
- Test number
- 718133926781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,534 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 164,534 miles
- Test number
- 968468162363
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,533 miles (+3,190)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,533 miles
- Test number
- 217253840419
- DangerousFront Prop shaft bearing likely to break up prop rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,343 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 161,343 miles
- Test number
- 464091243852
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,341 miles (+228)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,341 miles
- Test number
- 764462184121
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass161,113 miles (+3,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 161,113 miles
- Test number
- 773716918067
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,927 miles (+842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 157,927 miles
- Test number
- 465540495141
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,085 miles (+8,415)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,085 miles
- Test number
- 278300637446
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive orbit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,670 miles (+13,684)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 148,670 miles
- Test number
- 973932602669
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slightly frayed
- AdvisoryNo plate lamp dim
Pass134,986 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 134,986 miles
- Test number
- 584727445486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail134,984 miles (+9,751)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,984 miles
- Test number
- 511850247793
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Pass125,233 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 125,233 miles
- Test number
- 920422090514
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside side step holed
Fail125,233 miles (+5,563)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,233 miles
- Test number
- 522721960059
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside side step holed
Pass119,670 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 119,670 miles
- Test number
- 623686124363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner side wall damaged
Fail119,670 miles (+5,105)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,670 miles
- Test number
- 635610040104
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner side wall damaged
Pass114,565 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 114,565 miles
- Test number
- 359054244376
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on inner side wall
Fail114,565 miles (+5,499)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,565 miles
- Test number
- 375100134389
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on inner side wall
- NoteOffside rear slight oil leak from halfshaft
Pass109,066 miles (+7,276)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 109,066 miles
- Test number
- 328822113332
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,790 miles (+12,236)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 101,790 miles
- Test number
- 927947502364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass89,554 miles (+15,883)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 89,554 miles
- Test number
- 729943191256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 73,671 miles
- Test number
- 373287300470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,670 miles (+10,587)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,670 miles
- Test number
- 502377400208
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,083 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 63,083 miles
- Test number
- 193880589102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,082 miles (+1,079)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,082 miles
- Test number
- 753644779156
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass62,003 miles (+1,577)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 62,003 miles
- Test number
- 843918968295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,426 miles1 dangerous7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,426 miles
- Test number
- 131245658278
- DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Questions about L70 DEF
- Does L70 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DEF is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 DEF?
- The MOT on L70 DEF is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 DEF done?
- L70 DEF was recorded at 165,763 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,975 miles a year.
- Has L70 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 DEF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L70 DEF 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 L70 DEF find?
- L70 DEF passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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