Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
L77 PPOMOT history
L77 PPO is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 238,865 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 238,865 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L77 PPO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L77 PPO was last recorded at 238,865 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 6,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 231,889 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,976 miles
- Average per year
- 6,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 238,865 miles
- 2025 – 231,889 miles
- 2023 – 231,215 miles
- 2022 – 229,974 miles
- 2021 – 226,802 miles
- 2020 – 220,555 miles
- 2019 – 215,644 miles
- 2018 – 212,248 miles
- 2017 – 202,383 miles
- 2016 – 190,026 miles
- 2015 – 182,706 miles
- 2014 – 175,431 miles
- 2013 – 169,942 miles
- 2011 – 158,215 miles
- 2010 – 152,135 miles
- 2009 – 140,447 miles
- 2008 – 126,767 miles
- 2007 – 113,499 miles
- 2006 – 98,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass238,865 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass238,865 miles (+6,976)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 238,865 miles
- Test number
- 828466773685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass231,889 miles (+674)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 231,889 miles
- Test number
- 125965544342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass231,215 miles (+1,241)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 231,215 miles
- Test number
- 485237891788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,974 miles (+3,172)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 229,974 miles
- Test number
- 577914114852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass226,802 miles (+6,247)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 226,802 miles
- Test number
- 884484452478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,555 miles (+4,911)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 220,555 miles
- Test number
- 202774000910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,644 miles (+3,396)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 215,644 miles
- Test number
- 773821912765
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass212,248 miles (+13)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 212,248 miles
- Test number
- 945213918312
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChuffing from engine
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail212,235 miles (+9,852)8 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,235 miles
- Test number
- 359267467551
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (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))
- AdvisoryChuffing from engine
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass202,383 miles (+12,357)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 202,383 miles
- Test number
- 605538979970
- AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking slightly
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass190,026 miles (+7,320)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 190,026 miles
- Test number
- 345633104654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass182,706 miles (+7,275)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 182,706 miles
- Test number
- 255515055418
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass175,431 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 175,431 miles
- Test number
- 125525254146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail175,431 miles (+5,489)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,431 miles
- Test number
- 736480254180
- FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass169,942 miles (+11,727)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 169,942 miles
- Test number
- 267642653186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass158,215 miles (+6,080)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 158,215 miles
- Test number
- 116994111289
- AdvisoryOffside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass152,135 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 152,135 miles
- Test number
- 221216170439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail152,130 miles (+11,683)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,130 miles
- Test number
- 252994470143
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass140,447 miles (+13,680)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 140,447 miles
- Test number
- 444375709261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteMovement in nearside front king pin
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slight movement
- NoteSlight bend in track rod
Pass126,767 miles (+13,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 126,767 miles
- Test number
- 664922988107
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass113,499 miles (+15,137)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 113,499 miles
- Test number
- 530553187128
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Pass98,362 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 98,362 miles
- Test number
- 343882056096
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about L77 PPO
- Does L77 PPO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 PPO is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L77 PPO?
- The MOT on L77 PPO is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L77 PPO done?
- L77 PPO was recorded at 238,865 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
- Has L77 PPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L77 PPO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on L77 PPO 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 PPO find?
- L77 PPO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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