
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
L77 ROVMOT history
L77 ROV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 227,147 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 May 2024
- Mileage
- 227,147 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,654 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L77 ROV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 10 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L77 ROV was last recorded at 227,147 miles on 2 May 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 227,135 miles · 27 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 9,654 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 227,147 miles
- 2022 – 218,693 miles
- 2021 – 196,205 miles
- 2020 – 182,976 miles
- 2018 – 167,675 miles
- 2017 – 156,985 miles
- 2016 – 155,202 miles
- 2015 – 147,622 miles
- 2014 – 135,448 miles
- 2013 – 124,803 miles
- 2012 – 115,805 miles
- 2011 – 107,101 miles
- 2010 – 97,398 miles
- 2009 – 89,485 miles
- 2008 – 81,140 miles
- 2007 – 72,667 miles
- 2006 – 62,406 miles
- 2005 – 56,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 227,147 miles
- Test number
- 501171473315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,147 miles (+12)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,147 miles
- Test number
- 685193928096
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail227,135 miles (+8,442)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,135 miles
- Test number
- 793006395206
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass218,693 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2023
- Odometer
- 218,693 miles
- Test number
- 457157642546
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail218,691 miles (+22,486)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,691 miles
- Test number
- 299478011500
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass196,205 miles (+13,229)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2022
- Odometer
- 196,205 miles
- Test number
- 851644309127
- MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked up (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,976 miles (+15,301)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2021
- Odometer
- 182,976 miles
- Test number
- 384539109345
- AdvisoryMild corrosion all over the chassis
Pass167,675 miles (+10,690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 167,675 miles
- Test number
- 927965641690
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,985 miles (+1,783)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 156,985 miles
- Test number
- 620610896611
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal has slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Pass155,202 miles (+7,580)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 155,202 miles
- Test number
- 490637801198
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass147,622 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 147,622 miles
- Test number
- 215511915222
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail147,621 miles (+12,173)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,621 miles
- Test number
- 269951315216
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass135,448 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 135,448 miles
- Test number
- 759066314225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail135,447 miles (+10,644)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,447 miles
- Test number
- 368576914287
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass124,803 miles (+8,998)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 124,803 miles
- Test number
- 169207013234
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass115,805 miles (+8,704)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 115,805 miles
- Test number
- 778349112248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass107,101 miles (+9,703)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 107,101 miles
- Test number
- 316940321443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,398 miles (+7,913)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 97,398 miles
- Test number
- 984530210293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,485 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 89,485 miles
- Test number
- 960523339253
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail89,485 miles (+8,345)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,485 miles
- Test number
- 384183939253
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass81,140 miles (+8,473)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 81,140 miles
- Test number
- 974991038200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,667 miles (+10,261)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 72,667 miles
- Test number
- 870993537289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,406 miles (+6,063)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 62,406 miles
- Test number
- 673225536263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 56,343 miles
- Test number
- 951124335234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L77 ROV
- Does L77 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L77 ROV expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L77 ROV?
- The MOT on L77 ROV expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L77 ROV done?
- L77 ROV was recorded at 227,147 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 9,654 miles a year.
- Has L77 ROV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L77 ROV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on L77 ROV 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 ROV find?
- L77 ROV passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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