Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
L77 DBRMOT history
L77 DBR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,746 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 106,746 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,188 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L77 DBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L77 DBR was last recorded at 106,746 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,696 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 5,188 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,746 miles
- 2025 – 106,696 miles
- 2024 – 106,518 miles
- 2023 – 106,126 miles
- 2022 – 104,900 miles
- 2021 – 104,360 miles
- 2020 – 102,214 miles
- 2019 – 99,540 miles
- 2018 – 95,918 miles
- 2017 – 93,915 miles
- 2016 – 88,673 miles
- 2015 – 86,179 miles
- 2014 – 64,302 miles
- 2013 – 46,891 miles
- 2012 – 39,515 miles
- 2011 – 32,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,746 miles
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear axle "A" frame ball joint boot deteriorated
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,746 miles (+50)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 106,746 miles
- Test number
- 914738283441
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle "A" frame ball joint boot deteriorated
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass106,696 miles (+178)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 106,696 miles
- Test number
- 705621776867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle "A" frame ball joint boot deteriorating
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass106,518 miles (+392)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 106,518 miles
- Test number
- 320593676335
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle "A" frame ball joint rubber boot deteriorating
Pass106,126 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 106,126 miles
- Test number
- 867701161881
- 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))
Fail106,122 miles (+1,222)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,122 miles
- Test number
- 604512157805
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (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))
Pass104,900 miles (+540)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 104,900 miles
- Test number
- 734741981608
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass104,360 miles (+2,146)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,360 miles
- Test number
- 511015704897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,214 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 102,214 miles
- Test number
- 257419994949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,186 miles (+2,646)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,186 miles
- Test number
- 796002632852
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,540 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 99,540 miles
- Test number
- 593580225045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,476 miles (+3,558)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,476 miles
- Test number
- 864742751482
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight leak
Pass95,918 miles (+2,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 95,918 miles
- Test number
- 816933915377
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play front hub (2.5.A.3b)
Pass93,915 miles (+5,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 93,915 miles
- Test number
- 711396642641
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass88,673 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 88,673 miles
- Test number
- 196825658501
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn
Pass87,310 miles (+1,131)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 87,310 miles
- Test number
- 907561883467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,179 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 86,179 miles
- Test number
- 228910825027
- NoteO/S/F hub oil seal weeping
Fail86,179 miles (+21,877)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,179 miles
- Test number
- 956650825024
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S/F hub oil seal weeping
Pass64,302 miles (+17,411)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 64,302 miles
- Test number
- 176802944030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,891 miles (+7,376)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 46,891 miles
- Test number
- 847289643054
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,515 miles (+131)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 39,515 miles
- Test number
- 558864152039
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail39,384 miles (+6,981)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,384 miles
- Test number
- 116306742475
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass32,403 miles (+4,877)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 32,403 miles
- Test number
- 378643681046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,526 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,526 miles
- Test number
- 957226201035
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass27,526 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 27,526 miles
- Test number
- 965216501092
- AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about L77 DBR
- Does L77 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 DBR is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L77 DBR?
- The MOT on L77 DBR is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L77 DBR done?
- L77 DBR was recorded at 106,746 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,188 miles a year.
- Has L77 DBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L77 DBR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on L77 DBR 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 L77 DBR find?
- L77 DBR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 5 more.
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