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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L74 XADMOT history

L74 XAD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L74 XAD green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,313 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L74 XAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L74 XAD was last recorded at 181,313 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,703 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,610 miles
Average per year
4,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,313 miles
  • 2024 – 177,703 miles
  • 2023 – 174,570 miles
  • 2022 – 171,694 miles
  • 2021 – 168,023 miles
  • 2020 – 164,055 miles
  • 2019 – 160,032 miles
  • 2018 – 155,273 miles
  • 2017 – 150,912 miles
  • 2016 – 145,497 miles
  • 2015 – 141,433 miles
  • 2014 – 137,181 miles
  • 2013 – 132,409 miles
  • 2012 – 126,727 miles
  • 2011 – 121,623 miles
  • 2010 – 116,210 miles
  • 2009 – 110,774 miles
  • 2008 – 103,558 miles
  • 2007 – 100,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside front and rear brake disc slightly oil contaminated

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.

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Child seat fitted to seat unable to make full inspection of seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,313 miles (+3,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,313 miles
    Test number
    102555089344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear brake disc slightly oil contaminated

  2. Pass177,703 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,703 miles
    Test number
    621382820633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass174,570 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,570 miles
    Test number
    665458608042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,694 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,694 miles
    Test number
    206785872713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,023 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,023 miles
    Test number
    407978755291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass164,055 miles (+4,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,055 miles
    Test number
    455239078469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight oil leak onto brake disc from oil seal on axle

  7. Pass160,032 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,032 miles
    Test number
    979832438562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,031 miles (+4,758)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,031 miles
    Test number
    367781210425
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated axle leaking (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight leak from hub seal

  9. Pass155,273 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,273 miles
    Test number
    494405934947
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail155,272 miles (+4,360)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,272 miles
    Test number
    158818186888
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative does not operate the offside of vehicle (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass150,912 miles (+5,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,912 miles
    Test number
    711657354551
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass145,497 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    145,497 miles
    Test number
    541290898059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Drop link ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass141,433 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    141,433 miles
    Test number
    279597778982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child seat fitted to seat unable to make full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail141,433 miles (+4,252)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,433 miles
    Test number
    697680079572
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child seat fitted to seat unable to make full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass137,181 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,181 miles
    Test number
    398880614322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,106 miles (+4,697)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,106 miles
    Test number
    319946884244
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass132,409 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,409 miles
    Test number
    746375413354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,727 miles (+5,104)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,727 miles
    Test number
    976486402383
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on nearside front hub

  19. Pass121,623 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    121,623 miles
    Test number
    878000501360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,210 miles (+5,436)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,210 miles
    Test number
    454706120364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil Lerak at nearside front and offside rear hub seal

  21. Pass110,774 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    110,774 miles
    Test number
    582498309376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,558 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    103,558 miles
    Test number
    431019438238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,476 miles (+3,467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,476 miles
    Test number
    292151638238
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass100,009 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    951205137221
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail100,002 miles1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    390962727252
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about L74 XAD

Does L74 XAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L74 XAD is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L74 XAD?
The MOT on L74 XAD is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L74 XAD done?
L74 XAD was recorded at 181,313 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,457 miles a year.
Has L74 XAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L74 XAD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L74 XAD 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 L74 XAD find?
L74 XAD passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front and rear brake disc slightly oil contaminated.

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