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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.

L77 ROV grey 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass227,147 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass227,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    227,147 miles
    Test number
    501171473315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass107,101 miles (+9,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    316940321443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,398 miles (+7,913)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    984530210293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass81,140 miles (+8,473)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    974991038200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,667 miles (+10,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,667 miles
    Test number
    870993537289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,406 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    673225536263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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