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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass69,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass40,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    592594935739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass34,125 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    184834658595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass22,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,431 miles
    Test number
    426733625062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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