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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L77 OCHMOT history

L77 OCH is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2025.

L77 OCH silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2026
Mileage
66,122 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 OCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 OCH was last recorded at 66,122 miles on 25 Aug 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2014: 55,291 miles, lower than 543,842 miles on 7 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,110 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,122 miles
  • 2024 – 63,632 miles
  • 2023 – 62,671 miles
  • 2022 – 62,149 miles
  • 2021 – 61,598 miles
  • 2020 – 60,794 miles
  • 2019 – 60,511 miles
  • 2018 – 59,646 miles
  • 2017 – 59,047 miles
  • 2015 – 56,036 miles
  • 2014 – 55,291 miles
  • 2012 – 543,842 miles
  • 2010 – 51,881 miles
  • 2008 – 48,527 miles
  • 2007 – 46,636 miles
  • 2006 – 39,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,122 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,122 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,122 miles
    Test number
    117499911293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,110 miles (+2,478)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    420486487050
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass63,632 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    761648858061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,671 miles (+522)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    252262994951
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass62,149 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    751018195070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,598 miles (+804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,598 miles
    Test number
    725293213927
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints have slight seepage

  7. Pass60,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    516842968638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,794 miles (+283)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    951706024435
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass60,511 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,511 miles
    Test number
    614423735993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail60,499 miles (+853)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    902992296600
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass59,646 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,646 miles
    Test number
    707954520689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear shockabsorbers top and botton bushes (2.7.4)

  12. Fail59,646 miles (+599)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,646 miles
    Test number
    403660563250
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear shockabsorbers top and botton bushes (2.7.4)

  13. Pass59,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    545868075884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear UV
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail59,047 miles (+3,011)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    994909490982
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear UV
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass56,036 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    435057745181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,291 miles (-488,551)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,291 miles
    Test number
    739613614130
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass543,842 miles (+491,961)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    543,842 miles
    Test number
    655037502021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,881 miles (+61)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,881 miles
    Test number
    364713770464
    • NoteO/s/r top shock bush has slight play

  19. Fail51,820 miles (+2,086)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,820 miles
    Test number
    104857150276
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s/r top shock bush has slight wear
    • NoteRear pads low

  20. Pass49,734 miles (+1,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,734 miles
    Test number
    173400520437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass48,527 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,527 miles
    Test number
    203663258337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,636 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,636 miles
    Test number
    703364297032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,233 miles
    Test number
    613744606140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 OCH

Does L77 OCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 OCH expired on 24 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 OCH?
The MOT on L77 OCH expired on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 OCH done?
L77 OCH was recorded at 66,122 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2025, an average of 1,389 miles a year.
Has L77 OCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 OCH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 OCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L77 OCH find?
L77 OCH passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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