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Green · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

L70 TCRMOT history

L70 TCR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 41,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L70 TCR green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
41,477 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 TCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 TCR was last recorded at 41,477 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,414 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,063 miles
Average per year
3,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,477 miles
  • 2025 – 39,414 miles
  • 2024 – 37,186 miles
  • 2023 – 32,560 miles
  • 2022 – 29,005 miles
  • 2021 – 28,851 miles
  • 2019 – 22,904 miles
  • 2018 – 10,278 miles
  • 2017 – 9,092 miles
  • 2015 – 7,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,477 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,477 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    983663694990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,414 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    673426696908
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Fail39,414 miles (+12)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    939006144512
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Fail39,402 miles (+2,216)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,402 miles
    Test number
    840999661413
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass37,186 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,186 miles
    Test number
    787158497268
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass32,560 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,560 miles
    Test number
    919957450816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,005 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    29,005 miles
    Test number
    745675112592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,851 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    28,851 miles
    Test number
    456264258572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,390 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,390 miles
    Test number
    957985522240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,904 miles (+12,626)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    22,904 miles
    Test number
    924968016597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,278 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    10,278 miles
    Test number
    440467331532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,092 miles (+1,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    9,092 miles
    Test number
    299511047662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  13. Pass7,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    7,725 miles
    Test number
    777639721188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 TCR

Does L70 TCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 TCR is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 TCR?
The MOT on L70 TCR is valid until 11 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 TCR done?
L70 TCR was recorded at 41,477 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,296 miles a year.
Has L70 TCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 TCR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 TCR 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 TCR find?
L70 TCR passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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