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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

LM63 VULMOT history

LM63 VUL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LM63 VUL grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,671 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 VUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 VUL was last recorded at 74,671 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,656 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,671 miles
  • 2024 – 70,259 miles
  • 2023 – 64,552 miles
  • 2022 – 58,425 miles
  • 2021 – 52,644 miles
  • 2020 – 46,665 miles
  • 2019 – 41,695 miles
  • 2018 – 34,595 miles
  • 2017 – 28,468 miles
  • 2016 – 21,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,671 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryChip in screenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Moisture at offside front hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil residue at steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,671 miles (+15)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    282314072458
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,656 miles (+4,397)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,656 miles
    Test number
    938270699010
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play ball joint coming off steering box has excessive movement in it MARKED YELLOW (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive movement in lower bushes when on hard standing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play excessive play in spherical hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive movement in lower bushes when on hard standing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass70,259 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    944940190992
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,254 miles (+5,702)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    362299774533
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass64,552 miles (+6,127)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,552 miles
    Test number
    428096194366
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass58,425 miles (+5,781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,425 miles
    Test number
    774258731473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit now (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit now (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal wet with grease

  7. Pass52,644 miles (+5,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,644 miles
    Test number
    697071272559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front moisture around the spherical hub
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass46,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    513880770649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Fail46,665 miles (+4,970)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    775702912396
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass41,695 miles (+7,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,695 miles
    Test number
    831179890042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight misting of oil on the swivel housing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear drag link arm has slight play in the track road end on the OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing is leaking oil
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage steering box has a slight misting of oil around the area (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass34,595 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,595 miles
    Test number
    221377030087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMoisture at offside front hub
    • AdvisoryOil residue at steering box

  12. Fail34,547 miles (+6,079)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,547 miles
    Test number
    966967319989
    • DangerousRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMoisture at offside front hub
    • AdvisoryOil residue at steering box

  13. Pass28,468 miles (+7,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,468 miles
    Test number
    503793139242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak hub oil seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not obtianable

  14. Pass21,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,147 miles
    Test number
    795152504671
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal slight oil leak

Questions about LM63 VUL

Does LM63 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 VUL is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM63 VUL?
The MOT on LM63 VUL is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 VUL done?
LM63 VUL was recorded at 74,671 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,939 miles a year.
Has LM63 VUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 VUL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM63 VUL 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 LM63 VUL find?
LM63 VUL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside rear direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; chip in screen, and 1 more.

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