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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

LP65 DXCMOT history

LP65 DXC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 42,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LP65 DXC black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
42,253 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 DXC
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
15 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 DXC was last recorded at 42,253 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,696 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
2,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,253 miles
  • 2024 – 41,696 miles
  • 2023 – 39,781 miles
  • 2022 – 37,383 miles
  • 2021 – 36,706 miles
  • 2020 – 36,254 miles
  • 2019 – 31,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,253 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,253 miles (+557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    42,253 miles
    Test number
    163719617377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass41,696 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    41,696 miles
    Test number
    415197685112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,781 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    602769024745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    711948883090
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly loose

  5. Fail37,383 miles (+677)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    662888071792
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly loose

  6. Pass36,706 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    543456525342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,254 miles
    Test number
    744151354057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub oil seal weeping

  8. Fail36,254 miles (+4,467)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,254 miles
    Test number
    214248561207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub oil seal weeping

  9. Pass31,787 miles (+7,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,787 miles
    Test number
    551357890027
    • AdvisoryFront hub swivel seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryNearside shock dampened and weakened slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock dampened and weakened slightly.

  10. Pass24,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,611 miles
    Test number
    116090085174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP65 DXC

Does LP65 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 DXC is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP65 DXC?
The MOT on LP65 DXC is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 DXC done?
LP65 DXC was recorded at 42,253 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
Has LP65 DXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 DXC has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LP65 DXC 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 LP65 DXC find?
LP65 DXC passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded.

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