
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,395 cc
L77 DFRMOT history
L77 DFR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,632 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 119,632 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L77 DFR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Nov 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L77 DFR was last recorded at 119,632 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,677 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,955 miles
- Average per year
- 7,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,632 miles
- 2024 – 112,677 miles
- 2023 – 105,393 miles
- 2022 – 97,163 miles
- 2021 – 88,440 miles
- 2020 – 81,418 miles
- 2019 – 73,764 miles
- 2018 – 65,908 miles
- 2017 – 58,170 miles
- 2016 – 49,926 miles
- 2015 – 43,063 miles
- 2014 – 37,359 miles
- 2013 – 26,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,632 miles (+6,955)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 119,632 miles
- Test number
- 814922687234
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass112,677 miles (+7,284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 112,677 miles
- Test number
- 439945910035
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive on outer drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,393 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,393 miles
- Test number
- 318381978237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail105,393 miles (+8,230)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,393 miles
- Test number
- 740571461915
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass97,163 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 97,163 miles
- Test number
- 582173439361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,163 miles (+8,723)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,163 miles
- Test number
- 171230015169
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,440 miles (+7,022)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,440 miles
- Test number
- 509285033883
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on intermediate link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,418 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 81,418 miles
- Test number
- 345899859444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolts onto axle torque bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,418 miles (+7,654)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,418 miles
- Test number
- 791140895655
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolts onto axle torque bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,764 miles (+7,856)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,764 miles
- Test number
- 462571042061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,908 miles (+7,738)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 65,908 miles
- Test number
- 262918543633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,170 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 58,170 miles
- Test number
- 394224661849
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail58,170 miles (+8,244)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,170 miles
- Test number
- 122423815039
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass49,926 miles (+6,863)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 49,926 miles
- Test number
- 892491611519
- AdvisoryEvidence of tyre contact with front radius arms
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear lower mounting bush (2.7.4)
Pass43,063 miles (+5,704)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,063 miles
- Test number
- 938512184863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,359 miles (+11,043)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 37,359 miles
- Test number
- 626636914360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 26,316 miles
- Test number
- 697832633337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L77 DFR
- Does L77 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 DFR is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L77 DFR?
- The MOT on L77 DFR is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L77 DFR done?
- L77 DFR was recorded at 119,632 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,783 miles a year.
- Has L77 DFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L77 DFR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L77 DFR 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 DFR find?
- L77 DFR passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive diff; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm.
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