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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L79 PMKMOT history

L79 PMK is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 109,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

L79 PMK red 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 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
109,170 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 PMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 PMK was last recorded at 109,170 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 1,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,812 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,358 miles
Average per year
1,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,170 miles
  • 2023 – 107,812 miles
  • 2022 – 106,924 miles
  • 2021 – 101,731 miles
  • 2020 – 101,234 miles
  • 2019 – 100,991 miles
  • 2017 – 100,000 miles
  • 2016 – 100,000 miles
  • 2015 – 100,000 miles
  • 2014 – 100,000 miles
  • 2013 – 100,000 miles
  • 2012 – 100,000 miles
  • 2011 – 100,000 miles
  • 2010 – 100,000 miles
  • 2009 – 100,000 miles
  • 2008 – 100,000 miles
  • 2006 – 90,114 miles
  • 2005 – 79,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,170 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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,170 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,170 miles
    Test number
    211242279583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,812 miles (+888)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,812 miles
    Test number
    615934915409
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

  3. Pass106,924 miles (+5,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    259130581354
    • AdvisoryBoth central outer body mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seatbelts fitted time of test

  4. Pass101,731 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,731 miles
    Test number
    379739588245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail101,723 miles (+489)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,723 miles
    Test number
    495223495722
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slightly cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,234 miles
    Test number
    636224894510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail101,231 miles (+240)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    419747484875
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling front spring base (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass100,991 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,991 miles
    Test number
    269058458287
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak engine area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,991 miles (+991)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,991 miles
    Test number
    635331544727
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak engine area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    143033693851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,000 miles10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    904657132621
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cone (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cone (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSide repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear wheel bearings

  12. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    500295813890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    465380633376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Fail100,000 miles5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    179917272687
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass100,000 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    799564494263
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion around towbar mounting

  16. Fail100,000 miles6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    889924094265
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion around towbar mounting

  17. Pass100,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    697845913309
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail100,000 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    667455313390
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass100,000 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    627230992291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteDash board lighting inoperative
    • NoteParking brake light in operative

  20. Fail100,000 miles5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    888229182262
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteDash board lighting inoperative
    • NoteParking brake light in operative

  21. Pass100,000 miles8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    689705121333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteGeneral underbody slightly corroded
    • NoteRear crossmember panel corroded not in perscribed area

  22. Fail100,000 miles3 failures8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    387322621327
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteGeneral underbody slightly corroded
    • NoteRear crossmember panel corroded not in perscribed area

  23. Pass100,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    300707630367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail100,000 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    564367330359
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass100,000 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    794409029361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Fail100,000 miles3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    862029329340
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass100,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    480935458453
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Fail100,000 miles (+1,601)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    631713958333
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  29. Pass98,399 miles (+8,285)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,399 miles
    Test number
    181797618163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass90,114 miles (+10,985)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    90,114 miles
    Test number
    220317556366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass79,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    79,129 miles
    Test number
    963543035367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L79 PMK

Does L79 PMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L79 PMK expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L79 PMK?
The MOT on L79 PMK expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L79 PMK done?
L79 PMK was recorded at 109,170 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 1,610 miles a year.
Has L79 PMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 PMK has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L79 PMK 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 L79 PMK find?
L79 PMK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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