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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

LC61 HPUMOT history

LC61 HPU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LC61 HPU blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,212 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 HPU was last recorded at 105,212 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 6,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,943 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,269 miles
Average per year
6,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,212 miles
  • 2024 – 98,943 miles
  • 2023 – 94,223 miles
  • 2022 – 85,038 miles
  • 2020 – 80,354 miles
  • 2019 – 74,072 miles
  • 2018 – 68,100 miles
  • 2017 – 59,156 miles
  • 2016 – 49,131 miles
  • 2015 – 39,403 miles
  • 2014 – 28,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,212 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,212 miles
    Test number
    823909116201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))

  2. Fail105,212 miles (+6,269)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,212 miles
    Test number
    974923461205
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))

  3. Pass98,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,943 miles
    Test number
    334401834174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,943 miles (+4,720)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,943 miles
    Test number
    279560335323
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass94,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,223 miles
    Test number
    597835349212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail94,223 miles (+4,878)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,223 miles
    Test number
    210238261490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,345 miles (+4,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,345 miles
    Test number
    128251147535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    460580291399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,038 miles (+4,684)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    763027992423
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking spill pipe refitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass80,354 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,354 miles
    Test number
    235252254132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,072 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    262946762529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    496308617132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,100 miles (+8,944)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    185347130433
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass59,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,156 miles
    Test number
    102427877260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail59,156 miles (+10,025)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,156 miles
    Test number
    503467894727
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,131 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,131 miles
    Test number
    334295023485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,403 miles (+10,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,403 miles
    Test number
    269793863247
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted

  18. Pass28,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    438242474255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 HPU

Does LC61 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 HPU expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HPU?
The MOT on LC61 HPU expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 HPU done?
LC61 HPU was recorded at 105,212 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
Has LC61 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HPU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 HPU 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 LC61 HPU find?
LC61 HPU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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