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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.

L77 DFR grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass119,632 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass73,764 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,764 miles
    Test number
    462571042061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,908 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,908 miles
    Test number
    262918543633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass43,063 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,063 miles
    Test number
    938512184863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,359 miles (+11,043)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,359 miles
    Test number
    626636914360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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