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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L70 RONMOT history

L70 RON is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

L70 RON green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,874 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 RON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 RON was last recorded at 113,874 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,772 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
5,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,874 miles
  • 2024 – 113,772 miles
  • 2023 – 113,581 miles
  • 2022 – 113,484 miles
  • 2021 – 113,310 miles
  • 2020 – 112,770 miles
  • 2019 – 112,407 miles
  • 2018 – 112,134 miles
  • 2017 – 111,494 miles
  • 2016 – 110,965 miles
  • 2015 – 109,908 miles
  • 2014 – 106,884 miles
  • 2013 – 87,703 miles
  • 2012 – 72,693 miles
  • 2011 – 54,530 miles
  • 2010 – 37,747 miles
  • 2009 – 21,465 miles
  • 2008 – 15,956 miles
  • 2007 – 12,114 miles
  • 2006 – 8,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,874 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,874 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,874 miles
    Test number
    361384070486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,772 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,772 miles
    Test number
    439825895296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,581 miles (+97)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,581 miles
    Test number
    374106968206
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass113,484 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,484 miles
    Test number
    992070964617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,310 miles (+540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,310 miles
    Test number
    124422787890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass112,770 miles (+363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,770 miles
    Test number
    158001164936
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass112,407 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    415941228622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,134 miles (+640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,134 miles
    Test number
    564236872135
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass111,494 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,494 miles
    Test number
    667140305297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,965 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,965 miles
    Test number
    332381793991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,908 miles (+3,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,908 miles
    Test number
    605590703050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  12. Pass106,884 miles (+19,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,884 miles
    Test number
    986655734311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass87,703 miles (+15,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    337572593123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,693 miles (+18,163)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,693 miles
    Test number
    195862872169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,530 miles (+16,783)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,530 miles
    Test number
    806335941168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,747 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    151806250198
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass37,747 miles (+16,282)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    602776450184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,465 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,465 miles
    Test number
    451618539107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,956 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,956 miles
    Test number
    793530948161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,114 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    131400167447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,076 miles
    Test number
    811666666086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 RON

Does L70 RON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 RON is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 RON?
The MOT on L70 RON is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 RON done?
L70 RON was recorded at 113,874 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,364 miles a year.
Has L70 RON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 RON has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on L70 RON 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 RON find?
L70 RON passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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