
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc
LB61 MDFMOT history
LB61 MDF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 69,338 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 12 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 MDF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 MDF was last recorded at 69,338 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 64,966 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,372 miles
- Average per year
- 4,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,338 miles
- 2024 – 64,966 miles
- 2023 – 61,309 miles
- 2022 – 57,400 miles
- 2021 – 54,458 miles
- 2020 – 51,595 miles
- 2019 – 48,628 miles
- 2018 – 44,629 miles
- 2017 – 34,125 miles
- 2016 – 28,012 miles
- 2015 – 22,431 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Underside of vehicle covered in mud
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,338 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 69,338 miles
- Test number
- 299251795966
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail69,338 miles (+4,372)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,338 miles
- Test number
- 220559102688
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,966 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 64,966 miles
- Test number
- 501209114191
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
- AdvisoryUniversal fuel cap fitted
Fail64,966 miles (+3,657)7 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,966 miles
- Test number
- 675670529636
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
- AdvisoryUniversal fuel cap fitted
Pass61,309 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 61,309 miles
- Test number
- 807947561980
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
Fail61,308 miles (+3,908)1 dangerous11 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,308 miles
- Test number
- 924587313327
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working do not work when doing washers (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury both rear corner panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
Pass57,400 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 57,400 miles
- Test number
- 272945132708
- AdvisoryBoth very rear seats missing / belts have excessive damage
- AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
Fail57,400 miles (+2,942)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,400 miles
- Test number
- 969300577480
- Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth very rear seats missing / belts have excessive damage
- AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass54,458 miles (+2,863)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 54,458 miles
- Test number
- 789559787791
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted
Pass51,595 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 51,595 miles
- Test number
- 223709003325
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail51,594 miles (+2,966)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,594 miles
- Test number
- 712865259937
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,628 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 48,628 miles
- Test number
- 222390606060
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail48,627 miles (+3,998)2 major4 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,627 miles
- Test number
- 847986902560
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass44,629 miles (+27)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 44,629 miles
- Test number
- 498367815670
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail44,602 miles (+3,995)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,602 miles
- Test number
- 136002182865
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction and dpf lamp on (8.2.2.2 (g))
- 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))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass40,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 40,607 miles
- Test number
- 592594935739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,607 miles (+6,482)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,607 miles
- Test number
- 471669139888
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Pass34,125 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 34,125 miles
- Test number
- 184834658595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,117 miles (+6,105)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,117 miles
- Test number
- 768717568465
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,012 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 28,012 miles
- Test number
- 732690162974
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryMiddle row seat belts not checked due to seats being un-useable
- AdvisoryPark brake tell tale inop
- AdvisoryWiper do not park in off positions
Fail28,012 miles (+5,581)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,012 miles
- Test number
- 421853264724
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryMiddle row seat belts not checked due to seats being un-useable
- AdvisoryPark brake tell tale inop
- AdvisoryWiper do not park in off positions
Pass22,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 22,431 miles
- Test number
- 426733625062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,431 miles5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,431 miles
- Test number
- 297622425081
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteHand brake has a lot off travel
- NoteWiper split
Questions about LB61 MDF
- Does LB61 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 MDF is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 MDF?
- The MOT on LB61 MDF is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 MDF done?
- LB61 MDF was recorded at 69,338 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,311 miles a year.
- Has LB61 MDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 MDF has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 MDF 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 LB61 MDF find?
- LB61 MDF passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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