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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LR59 DFRMOT history

LR59 DFR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LR59 DFR green 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,655 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 DFR
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
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 DFR was last recorded at 87,655 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 4,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,721 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,934 miles
Average per year
5,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,655 miles
  • 2025 – 82,721 miles
  • 2024 – 77,867 miles
  • 2023 – 75,090 miles
  • 2022 – 72,897 miles
  • 2020 – 70,454 miles
  • 2019 – 63,462 miles
  • 2018 – 55,275 miles
  • 2017 – 47,439 miles
  • 2016 – 39,584 miles
  • 2015 – 31,196 miles
  • 2013 – 22,615 miles
  • 2012 – 16,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,655 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.

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,655 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    718568116894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    298679834842
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,721 miles (+4,854)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    742632646055
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,867 miles
    Test number
    291140194029
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail77,867 miles (+2,777)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,867 miles
    Test number
    467730839135
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,090 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    709523542542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,897 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    454523279892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail72,895 miles (+2,441)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,895 miles
    Test number
    652024910601
    • MajorFuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible OBSCURED BY LADDER (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,454 miles
    Test number
    684795676622
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail70,454 miles (+6,992)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,454 miles
    Test number
    969744277849
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass63,462 miles (+8,187)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    892096260509
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass55,275 miles (+7,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    141397486984
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass47,439 miles (+7,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    298590018802
    • 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)

  14. Pass39,584 miles (+260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    326626201242
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play on drop arm from steering box nearing wear limit (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear & offside brake pipes masked in grease
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes masked in grease

  15. Fail39,324 miles (+8,128)2 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,324 miles
    Test number
    159961117774
    • DangerousService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • DangerousRear brake recording little or no effort offside & nearside rear low brake efforts (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play on drop arm from steering box nearing wear limit (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear & nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise early replacement (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside inner faces,advise early replacement (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass31,196 miles (+8,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,196 miles
    Test number
    108698525189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,615 miles
    Test number
    698043853365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,614 miles (+5,620)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,614 miles
    Test number
    728433253377
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Fail16,994 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,994 miles
    Test number
    176083362332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlamp surrounds corroded slight movement at offside

  20. Pass16,994 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,994 miles
    Test number
    906193262301
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlamp surrounds corroded slight movement at offside

Questions about LR59 DFR

Does LR59 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 DFR is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 DFR?
The MOT on LR59 DFR is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 DFR done?
LR59 DFR was recorded at 87,655 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,313 miles a year.
Has LR59 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 DFR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 DFR 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 LR59 DFR find?
LR59 DFR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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