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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LR62 DFRMOT history

LR62 DFR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LR62 DFR black 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,217 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 DFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 DFR was last recorded at 98,217 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 3,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,758 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,459 miles
Average per year
6,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,217 miles
  • 2025 – 94,758 miles
  • 2024 – 92,467 miles
  • 2022 – 89,397 miles
  • 2021 – 86,615 miles
  • 2020 – 82,669 miles
  • 2019 – 78,756 miles
  • 2018 – 64,192 miles
  • 2017 – 49,902 miles
  • 2016 – 39,542 miles
  • 2015 – 28,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,217 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • N/S/F axle swivel joint seeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside axle swivel joint is seeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,217 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    561747177726
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail98,217 miles (+3,459)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    391806734858
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass94,758 miles (+2,291)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,758 miles
    Test number
    643512823572
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,467 miles (+3,070)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    445064012666
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box to front drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis general surface corrosion

  5. Pass89,397 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    343486471875
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front axle nearside swivel joint

  6. Fail89,397 miles (+2,782)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    749960128378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front axle nearside swivel joint

  7. Pass86,615 miles (+3,946)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,615 miles
    Test number
    510581204013
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/F axle swivel joint seeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,669 miles (+3,913)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,669 miles
    Test number
    147381985480
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F axle swivel joint seeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers corroded

  9. Pass78,756 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    651959428797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside axle swivel joint is seeping

  10. Fail78,756 miles (+14,564)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    238061854601
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside axle swivel joint is seeping

  11. Pass64,192 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    377821359933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail64,192 miles (+14,290)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    269576910139
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass49,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,902 miles
    Test number
    780550525524
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres feathered and perishing.

  14. Fail49,902 miles (+10,360)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,902 miles
    Test number
    625122934820
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres feathered and perishing.

  15. Pass39,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    283538706581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail39,542 miles (+10,969)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    392805322693
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass28,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    289055741692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,573 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    777140389842
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LR62 DFR

Does LR62 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 DFR is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 DFR?
The MOT on LR62 DFR is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 DFR done?
LR62 DFR was recorded at 98,217 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,719 miles a year.
Has LR62 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 DFR has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR62 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 LR62 DFR find?
LR62 DFR passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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