Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
L9 TGGMOT history
L9 TGG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 105,911 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L9 TGG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L9 TGG was last recorded at 105,911 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 4,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,137 miles · 8 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,774 miles
- Average per year
- 5,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,911 miles
- 2025 – 101,137 miles
- 2024 – 94,651 miles
- 2022 – 91,239 miles
- 2021 – 86,349 miles
- 2020 – 79,834 miles
- 2019 – 73,232 miles
- 2018 – 64,694 miles
- 2017 – 58,079 miles
- 2016 – 52,217 miles
- 2015 – 45,701 miles
- 2014 – 39,248 miles
- 2013 – 32,783 miles
- 2012 – 26,843 miles
- 2011 – 20,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,911 miles
- 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,911 miles (+4,774)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 105,911 miles
- Test number
- 629653987296
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,137 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 101,137 miles
- Test number
- 148790013427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail101,125 miles (+6,474)2 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,125 miles
- Test number
- 847831087909
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen not significantly affected by an obstruction
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,651 miles (+3,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 94,651 miles
- Test number
- 389817484958
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,239 miles (+4,890)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 91,239 miles
- Test number
- 934514823971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,349 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 86,349 miles
- Test number
- 943716605120
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken but not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fail86,349 miles (+6,515)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,349 miles
- Test number
- 570818398414
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm ball joint dust cover is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken but not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,834 miles (+6,602)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 79,834 miles
- Test number
- 171755778916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,232 miles (+8,538)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 73,232 miles
- Test number
- 641770555965
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking oil but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,694 miles (+6,615)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 64,694 miles
- Test number
- 993319899549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,079 miles (+5,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,079 miles
- Test number
- 857558529482
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft rear U/J warn
Pass52,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 52,217 miles
- Test number
- 887463739586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,217 miles (+6,516)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,217 miles
- Test number
- 426444999081
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,701 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 45,701 miles
- Test number
- 936354138417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail45,700 miles (+6,452)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,700 miles
- Test number
- 404055258760
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,248 miles (+6,465)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 39,248 miles
- Test number
- 207755054261
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass32,783 miles (+5,940)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 32,783 miles
- Test number
- 375493253214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass26,843 miles (+6,476)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 26,843 miles
- Test number
- 809115162272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 20,367 miles
- Test number
- 358373561443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L9 TGG
- Does L9 TGG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 TGG is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L9 TGG?
- The MOT on L9 TGG is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L9 TGG done?
- L9 TGG was recorded at 105,911 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 5,915 miles a year.
- Has L9 TGG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L9 TGG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L9 TGG 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 TGG find?
- L9 TGG passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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