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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L73 SSTMOT history

L73 SST is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L73 SST red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,347 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L73 SST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L73 SST was last recorded at 101,347 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,388 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
959 miles
Average per year
3,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,347 miles
  • 2024 – 100,388 miles
  • 2023 – 99,288 miles
  • 2022 – 98,216 miles
  • 2021 – 96,715 miles
  • 2020 – 91,827 miles
  • 2019 – 89,416 miles
  • 2018 – 85,935 miles
  • 2017 – 82,192 miles
  • 2016 – 80,167 miles
  • 2015 – 78,607 miles
  • 2014 – 73,827 miles
  • 2013 – 71,792 miles
  • 2012 – 68,088 miles
  • 2011 – 60,986 miles
  • 2010 – 54,651 miles
  • 2009 – 47,251 miles
  • 2008 – 41,879 miles
  • 2007 – 34,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,347 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,347 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    743722455469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,388 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    899184339291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,288 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    285770171475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,216 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,216 miles
    Test number
    964687265669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,715 miles (+4,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,715 miles
    Test number
    510100414800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,827 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    628642431855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,416 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,416 miles
    Test number
    106474962443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,415 miles (+3,480)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,415 miles
    Test number
    374620111287
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass85,935 miles (+3,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    254025395645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower bulk excessively corroded, but outwith prescribed areas.
  10. Pass82,192 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    907819731755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,167 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,167 miles
    Test number
    818864323203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,165 miles (+1,558)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,165 miles
    Test number
    777314665017
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  13. Pass78,607 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,607 miles
    Test number
    247076063924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    939307164260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,827 miles (+2,035)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    457440864202
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel filter body corroded
    • NoteOil leak at engine
  16. Pass71,792 miles (+3,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    319277153453
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass68,088 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    216853762226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,986 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,986 miles
    Test number
    199535351229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,651 miles (+7,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,651 miles
    Test number
    350792950219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,251 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,251 miles
    Test number
    464551569207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,879 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    332586458228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,242 miles
    Test number
    104154467217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L73 SST

Does L73 SST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L73 SST is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L73 SST?
The MOT on L73 SST is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L73 SST done?
L73 SST was recorded at 101,347 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,695 miles a year.
Has L73 SST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L73 SST has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L73 SST 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 L73 SST find?
L73 SST passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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