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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

L99 DMLMOT history

L99 DML is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L99 DML silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,320 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 DML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 DML was last recorded at 97,320 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,266 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles
Average per year
4,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,320 miles
  • 2025 – 96,266 miles
  • 2024 – 93,422 miles
  • 2023 – 92,869 miles
  • 2021 – 91,291 miles
  • 2020 – 87,220 miles
  • 2019 – 78,751 miles
  • 2018 – 74,644 miles
  • 2017 – 72,801 miles
  • 2015 – 57,835 miles
  • 2014 – 40,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,320 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroding

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,320 miles (+1,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,320 miles
    Test number
    150077082631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroding

  2. Pass96,266 miles (+2,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    791363823558
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,422 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,422 miles
    Test number
    672029857976
    • AdvisoryMultiple oil leaks

  4. Pass92,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    455435146193
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,869 miles (+1,578)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    763711564758
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,291 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,291 miles
    Test number
    295823411447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,220 miles (+8,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    216787183467
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,751 miles (+4,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,751 miles
    Test number
    855833763163
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal has slight seepage

  9. Pass74,644 miles (+1,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    701554792886
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass72,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,801 miles
    Test number
    520279807882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail72,801 miles (+14,966)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,801 miles
    Test number
    942140801719
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass57,835 miles (+17,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    955902265131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail40,607 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    647842764141
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass40,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    675062764106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L99 DML

Does L99 DML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 DML is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 DML?
The MOT on L99 DML is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 DML done?
L99 DML was recorded at 97,320 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,774 miles a year.
Has L99 DML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 DML has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L99 DML 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 L99 DML find?
L99 DML passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; underside of vehicle corroding.

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