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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L70 LBOMOT history

L70 LBO is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L70 LBO silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,089 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LBO was last recorded at 104,089 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,227 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
862 miles
Average per year
6,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,089 miles
  • 2024 – 103,227 miles
  • 2023 – 102,743 miles
  • 2022 – 101,491 miles
  • 2021 – 99,419 miles
  • 2020 – 96,187 miles
  • 2019 – 90,110 miles
  • 2018 – 74,243 miles
  • 2017 – 62,565 miles
  • 2016 – 49,171 miles
  • 2015 – 37,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,089 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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,089 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,089 miles
    Test number
    809214128166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,227 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    155922863805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,743 miles
    Test number
    768434990181
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail102,743 miles (+1,252)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,743 miles
    Test number
    334462726052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,491 miles (+2,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,491 miles
    Test number
    440717572001
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,419 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    399524481096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,187 miles
    Test number
    779850215857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail96,187 miles (+6,077)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,187 miles
    Test number
    403312684593
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,110 miles
    Test number
    986021434131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,110 miles (+15,867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,110 miles
    Test number
    633082248228
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    994674256589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,243 miles (+11,678)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    599772125814
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass62,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,565 miles
    Test number
    593793164890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,565 miles (+13,394)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,565 miles
    Test number
    670831782082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass49,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    457507129260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,171 miles (+12,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    809076991984
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass37,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    249098925088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,085 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    447088025097
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about L70 LBO

Does L70 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 LBO is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 LBO?
The MOT on L70 LBO is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 LBO done?
L70 LBO was recorded at 104,089 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,154 miles a year.
Has L70 LBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LBO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 LBO 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 LBO find?
L70 LBO passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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