Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L9 TDFMOT history
L9 TDF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,777 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 65,777 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L9 TDF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L9 TDF was last recorded at 65,777 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,674 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 103 miles
- Average per year
- 1,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,777 miles
- 2025 – 65,674 miles
- 2024 – 65,421 miles
- 2023 – 64,314 miles
- 2022 – 62,457 miles
- 2021 – 60,356 miles
- 2019 – 58,428 miles
- 2018 – 56,494 miles
- 2017 – 54,735 miles
- 2016 – 52,922 miles
- 2015 – 51,285 miles
- 2014 – 49,726 miles
- 2012 – 47,348 miles
- 2011 – 46,599 miles
- 2010 – 44,889 miles
- 2009 – 42,557 miles
- 2008 – 39,863 miles
- 2007 – 37,315 miles
- 2006 – 33,501 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,777 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust detoriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,777 miles (+103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 65,777 miles
- Test number
- 248444160081
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass65,674 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 65,674 miles
- Test number
- 343745193485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail65,674 miles (+253)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,674 miles
- Test number
- 453017353494
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass65,421 miles (+1,107)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 65,421 miles
- Test number
- 875105923518
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,314 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 64,314 miles
- Test number
- 616522803379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail64,314 miles (+1,857)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,314 miles
- Test number
- 171188818627
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,457 miles (+2,101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 62,457 miles
- Test number
- 946544017718
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass60,356 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 60,356 miles
- Test number
- 142765765342
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail60,356 miles (+1,928)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,356 miles
- Test number
- 828782229590
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass58,428 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 58,428 miles
- Test number
- 316740267981
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust detoriorated
Fail58,425 miles (+1,931)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,425 miles
- Test number
- 112841405707
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust detoriorated
Pass56,494 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 56,494 miles
- Test number
- 510221421286
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,735 miles (+1,813)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 54,735 miles
- Test number
- 327422701266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,922 miles (+1,637)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 52,922 miles
- Test number
- 615188283237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 51,285 miles
- Test number
- 149530135485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,285 miles (+1,559)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,285 miles
- Test number
- 996990835077
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,726 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 49,726 miles
- Test number
- 739618304018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,710 miles (+2,362)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,710 miles
- Test number
- 526477004023
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass47,348 miles (+749)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 47,348 miles
- Test number
- 695983212391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,599 miles (+1,710)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 46,599 miles
- Test number
- 175377201311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,889 miles (+2,332)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 44,889 miles
- Test number
- 992990930318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,557 miles (+2,694)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 42,557 miles
- Test number
- 971608589281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,863 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 39,863 miles
- Test number
- 242111408335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,315 miles (+3,814)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 37,315 miles
- Test number
- 610592897245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 33,501 miles
- Test number
- 402035606374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L9 TDF
- Does L9 TDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 TDF is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L9 TDF?
- The MOT on L9 TDF is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L9 TDF done?
- L9 TDF was recorded at 65,777 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 1,661 miles a year.
- Has L9 TDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L9 TDF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L9 TDF 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 L9 TDF find?
- L9 TDF passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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