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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L77 SSUMOT history

L77 SSU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L77 SSU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,191 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 SSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 SSU was last recorded at 76,191 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,172 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,191 miles
  • 2025 – 74,700 miles
  • 2024 – 71,101 miles
  • 2023 – 67,983 miles
  • 2022 – 65,288 miles
  • 2021 – 62,129 miles
  • 2019 – 57,910 miles
  • 2018 – 52,908 miles
  • 2017 – 43,069 miles
  • 2016 – 31,363 miles
  • 2014 – 28,141 miles
  • 2013 – 24,210 miles
  • 2012 – 20,362 miles
  • 2011 – 17,619 miles
  • 2010 – 14,465 miles
  • 2009 – 11,498 miles
  • 2008 – 7,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,191 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,191 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,191 miles
    Test number
    136400390303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,172 miles (+1,472)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,172 miles
    Test number
    749304625196
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,700 miles (+3,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,700 miles
    Test number
    960525329816
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,101 miles
    Test number
    600897313621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,101 miles (+3,118)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,101 miles
    Test number
    590241879685
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass67,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    414172923904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,983 miles (+2,695)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    601087037208
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,288 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    599667506809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,129 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    950186633812
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail62,107 miles (+4,197)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,107 miles
    Test number
    874258876995
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass57,910 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,910 miles
    Test number
    317194579312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail57,895 miles (+4,987)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,895 miles
    Test number
    219110629324
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on tread tyre out of shape cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass52,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,908 miles
    Test number
    710935935987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2mm (inner edge)

  14. Fail52,908 miles (+9,839)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,908 miles
    Test number
    204062675398
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2mm (inner edge)

  15. Pass43,069 miles (+11,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    832969615687
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres sidewalls are perishing. [ 205/80T16 104 T]

  16. Pass31,363 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    633667642409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,141 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    867450734226
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Fail28,141 miles (+3,931)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    775056124252
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,210 miles (+3,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,210 miles
    Test number
    555365143234
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass20,362 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,362 miles
    Test number
    776911542264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,619 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,619 miles
    Test number
    256557321262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,465 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,465 miles
    Test number
    730910430292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,498 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,498 miles
    Test number
    562491159293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,272 miles
    Test number
    110961948296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 SSU

Does L77 SSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 SSU is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 SSU?
The MOT on L77 SSU is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 SSU done?
L77 SSU was recorded at 76,191 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
Has L77 SSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 SSU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L77 SSU 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 SSU find?
L77 SSU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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