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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

LB65 RXLMOT history

LB65 RXL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
78,695 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 RXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 RXL was last recorded at 78,695 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 10,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,820 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,875 miles
Average per year
8,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,695 miles
  • 2024 – 67,820 miles
  • 2023 – 60,599 miles
  • 2022 – 50,661 miles
  • 2021 – 39,418 miles
  • 2019 – 24,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,695 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,695 miles (+10,875)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,695 miles
    Test number
    808010729102
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass67,820 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    413988463714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    914014124244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,599 miles (+9,938)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    248271622509
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass50,661 miles (+11,243)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,661 miles
    Test number
    967530812489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,418 miles
    Test number
    943127917856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,418 miles (+14,846)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,418 miles
    Test number
    163163320007
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

  8. Pass24,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,572 miles
    Test number
    885453525140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,572 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,572 miles
    Test number
    321755156685
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Questions about LB65 RXL

Does LB65 RXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 RXL is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB65 RXL?
The MOT on LB65 RXL is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 RXL done?
LB65 RXL was recorded at 78,695 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 8,230 miles a year.
Has LB65 RXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 RXL has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB65 RXL 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 LB65 RXL find?
LB65 RXL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective cracked.; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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