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Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LL59 XCUMOT history

LL59 XCU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 46,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LL59 XCU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
46,059 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 XCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 XCU was last recorded at 46,059 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,059 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,059 miles
  • 2025 – 38,147 miles
  • 2024 – 37,813 miles
  • 2023 – 37,101 miles
  • 2022 – 35,761 miles
  • 2021 – 34,021 miles
  • 2020 – 32,369 miles
  • 2019 – 31,100 miles
  • 2018 – 29,793 miles
  • 2017 – 27,775 miles
  • 2016 – 25,954 miles
  • 2015 – 23,947 miles
  • 2014 – 21,678 miles
  • 2013 – 14,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,059 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central center box and rear box exhaust joints corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low near side (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    46,059 miles
    Test number
    794070080902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail46,059 miles (+7,912)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,059 miles
    Test number
    848076977590
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass38,147 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    38,147 miles
    Test number
    386625460761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,813 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,813 miles
    Test number
    434404591408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,101 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    400826092630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,761 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    994482992046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,021 miles (+1,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,021 miles
    Test number
    139444303191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,369 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    775752399374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,100 miles (+1,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,100 miles
    Test number
    283488666027
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  10. Pass29,793 miles (+2,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,793 miles
    Test number
    554957240591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nuts corroded and starting to break up (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center to rear boxes starting to corrode and break away at joint flange
  11. Pass27,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    624225612082
    • AdvisoryCentral center box and rear box exhaust joints corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low near side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail27,775 miles (+1,821)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    455733631364
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure rims corroded (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure rims corroded (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral center box and rear box exhaust joints corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low near side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass25,954 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,954 miles
    Test number
    334367978844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,947 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,947 miles
    Test number
    835223640218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,678 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,678 miles
    Test number
    408433944474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,968 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,968 miles
    Test number
    537653114050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    14,972 miles
    Test number
    986622603024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 XCU

Does LL59 XCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 XCU is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 XCU?
The MOT on LL59 XCU is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 XCU done?
LL59 XCU was recorded at 46,059 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,295 miles a year.
Has LL59 XCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 XCU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 XCU 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 LL59 XCU find?
LL59 XCU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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