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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

LP65 XRSMOT history

LP65 XRS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 41,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LP65 XRS grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
41,235 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 XRS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 XRS was last recorded at 41,235 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,176 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,059 miles
Average per year
4,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,235 miles
  • 2025 – 37,176 miles
  • 2024 – 30,672 miles
  • 2023 – 25,356 miles
  • 2022 – 21,464 miles
  • 2021 – 17,880 miles
  • 2020 – 11,836 miles
  • 2019 – 10,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,235 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,235 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    792486660178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,176 miles (+6,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    303515754355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass30,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    528205713670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail30,672 miles (+5,316)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    487891093599
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass25,356 miles (+3,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    25,356 miles
    Test number
    192401769911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass21,464 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    21,464 miles
    Test number
    624652634534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail21,321 miles (+3,441)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,321 miles
    Test number
    190144186655
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass17,880 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    17,880 miles
    Test number
    308835143607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,836 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    11,836 miles
    Test number
    684785209021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    10,016 miles
    Test number
    941749736800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail10,016 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,016 miles
    Test number
    843546785488
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about LP65 XRS

Does LP65 XRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 XRS is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP65 XRS?
The MOT on LP65 XRS is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 XRS done?
LP65 XRS was recorded at 41,235 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,446 miles a year.
Has LP65 XRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 XRS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LP65 XRS 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 XRS find?
LP65 XRS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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