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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

LR65 DFRMOT history

LR65 DFR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 50,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LR65 DFR grey 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 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,719 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR65 DFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR65 DFR was last recorded at 50,719 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,336 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,383 miles
Average per year
5,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,719 miles
  • 2024 – 47,336 miles
  • 2023 – 45,052 miles
  • 2022 – 39,829 miles
  • 2021 – 30,805 miles
  • 2020 – 25,497 miles
  • 2019 – 21,131 miles
  • 2018 – 14,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,719 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,719 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,719 miles
    Test number
    492766653363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,336 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,336 miles
    Test number
    992234805088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,052 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    379693944381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,829 miles (+9,024)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    307551031391
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
  5. Pass30,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    193609460079
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Fail30,803 miles (+5,306)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,803 miles
    Test number
    949777516834
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass25,497 miles (+4,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,497 miles
    Test number
    856294718475
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass21,131 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,131 miles
    Test number
    931694148337
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
  9. Pass14,895 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    14,895 miles
    Test number
    367229152757
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Questions about LR65 DFR

Does LR65 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR65 DFR is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR65 DFR?
The MOT on LR65 DFR is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR65 DFR done?
LR65 DFR was recorded at 50,719 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
Has LR65 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR65 DFR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR65 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 LR65 DFR find?
LR65 DFR passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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