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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

T70 AJLMOT history

T70 AJL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,983 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 AJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 AJL was last recorded at 79,983 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,981 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,983 miles
  • 2025 – 73,213 miles
  • 2024 – 68,404 miles
  • 2023 – 64,359 miles
  • 2022 – 60,269 miles
  • 2021 – 58,177 miles
  • 2020 – 53,219 miles
  • 2019 – 44,788 miles
  • 2018 – 35,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,983 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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 31 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,983 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,983 miles
    Test number
    651577571879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,981 miles (+6,768)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,981 miles
    Test number
    187730392440
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Drop arm loose on sector shaft (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass73,213 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,213 miles
    Test number
    820027551165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,404 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    193797925985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,359 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    441967987146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,269 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    308344801696
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass58,177 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    700533908674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,219 miles (+8,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,219 miles
    Test number
    914046167570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront diff seal slight leak of oil
  9. Pass44,788 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    355921152135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,477 miles
    Test number
    201645988090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 AJL

Does T70 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 AJL is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 AJL?
The MOT on T70 AJL is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 AJL done?
T70 AJL was recorded at 79,983 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,580 miles a year.
Has T70 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 AJL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T70 AJL 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 T70 AJL find?
T70 AJL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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