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Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LR59 TELMOT history

LR59 TEL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LR59 TEL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
78,486 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 TEL
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
16 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 TEL was last recorded at 78,486 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,247 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,239 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,486 miles
  • 2025 – 76,247 miles
  • 2024 – 73,960 miles
  • 2023 – 70,145 miles
  • 2022 – 67,256 miles
  • 2021 – 64,874 miles
  • 2020 – 61,176 miles
  • 2019 – 57,148 miles
  • 2018 – 52,807 miles
  • 2017 – 48,379 miles
  • 2016 – 47,960 miles
  • 2015 – 41,638 miles
  • 2014 – 34,154 miles
  • 2013 – 27,535 miles
  • 2012 – 20,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,486 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,486 miles (+2,239)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,486 miles
    Test number
    504489914868
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass76,247 miles (+2,287)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,247 miles
    Test number
    916827516203
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass73,960 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    250929883648
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail73,960 miles (+3,815)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    155186060116
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass70,145 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    149399711853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,256 miles (+2,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,256 miles
    Test number
    378782072057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass64,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,874 miles
    Test number
    781367661238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,874 miles (+3,698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,874 miles
    Test number
    656147047167
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass61,176 miles (+4,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    61,176 miles
    Test number
    444931521841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass57,148 miles (+4,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    889927781537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass52,807 miles (+4,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    441839716023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass48,379 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    991025906319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,960 miles (+6,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,960 miles
    Test number
    250194324332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass41,638 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,638 miles
    Test number
    476939751830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    478095714474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,154 miles (+6,619)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    186964214362
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front wiperblade torn at the edge

  17. Pass27,535 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    976970113324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail27,532 miles (+7,074)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    255969503358
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass20,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,458 miles
    Test number
    988123202353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 TEL

Does LR59 TEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 TEL is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 TEL?
The MOT on LR59 TEL is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 TEL done?
LR59 TEL was recorded at 78,486 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has LR59 TEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 TEL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 TEL 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 TEL find?
LR59 TEL passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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