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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

LR65 DEFMOT history

LR65 DEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 40,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LR65 DEF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,408 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR65 DEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR65 DEF was last recorded at 40,408 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,567 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,841 miles
Average per year
2,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,408 miles
  • 2025 – 37,567 miles
  • 2024 – 34,827 miles
  • 2023 – 31,941 miles
  • 2022 – 28,024 miles
  • 2021 – 24,810 miles
  • 2020 – 23,896 miles
  • 2019 – 20,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,408 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,408 miles (+2,841)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,408 miles
    Test number
    873639322935
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass37,567 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,567 miles
    Test number
    874667388908
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail37,564 miles (+2,737)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,564 miles
    Test number
    358725200484
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass34,827 miles (+2,886)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,827 miles
    Test number
    849769511433
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass31,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    828734846259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail31,941 miles (+3,917)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    311473557600
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass28,024 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    28,024 miles
    Test number
    416309645961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,810 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    24,810 miles
    Test number
    107281773712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,896 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,896 miles
    Test number
    551454173184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    20,302 miles
    Test number
    989161871156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR65 DEF

Does LR65 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR65 DEF is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR65 DEF?
The MOT on LR65 DEF is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR65 DEF done?
LR65 DEF was recorded at 40,408 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,861 miles a year.
Has LR65 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR65 DEF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR65 DEF 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 LR65 DEF find?
LR65 DEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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