Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L71 XADMOT history
L71 XAD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 129,576 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,384 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L71 XAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L71 XAD was last recorded at 129,576 miles on 22 May 2026, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jan 2011: 117,244 miles, lower than 133,888 miles on 8 Jan 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 129,425 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 151 miles
- Average per year
- 1,384 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,576 miles
- 2025 – 129,425 miles
- 2024 – 129,230 miles
- 2023 – 129,116 miles
- 2014 – 125,288 miles
- 2013 – 122,113 miles
- 2012 – 119,301 miles
- 2011 – 117,246 miles
- 2010 – 133,888 miles
- 2009 – 110,522 miles
- 2008 – 108,116 miles
- 2007 – 105,131 miles
- 2005 – 101,269 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,576 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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,576 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 129,576 miles
- Test number
- 928636575151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,425 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 129,425 miles
- Test number
- 217615215576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,230 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 129,230 miles
- Test number
- 461321271018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,116 miles (+3,828)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 129,116 miles
- Test number
- 248584953659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,288 miles (+3,175)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 125,288 miles
- Test number
- 449529144413
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass122,113 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 122,113 miles
- Test number
- 358507743372
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail122,110 miles (+2,809)14 failures1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,110 miles
- Test number
- 469544923354
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureCentre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOuter Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass119,301 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 119,301 miles
- Test number
- 318112752000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail119,295 miles (+2,049)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,295 miles
- Test number
- 167934232430
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass117,246 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 117,246 miles
- Test number
- 138250041459
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail117,244 miles (-16,644)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,244 miles
- Test number
- 849686621040
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass133,888 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 133,888 miles
- Test number
- 130128000049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail133,888 miles (+23,366)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,888 miles
- Test number
- 194398500465
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass110,522 miles (+2,406)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 110,522 miles
- Test number
- 290667609041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,116 miles (+2,985)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 108,116 miles
- Test number
- 162338808070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOffside rear drive shaft cap missing
Pass105,131 miles (+3,862)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 105,131 miles
- Test number
- 461024507012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,269 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 101,269 miles
- Test number
- 442043645488
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak from transfer box
Questions about L71 XAD
- Does L71 XAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 XAD is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L71 XAD?
- The MOT on L71 XAD is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L71 XAD done?
- L71 XAD was recorded at 129,576 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,384 miles a year.
- Has L71 XAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L71 XAD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2013.
- Has the mileage on L71 XAD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L71 XAD find?
- L71 XAD passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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