LAND ROVER DEFENDER L50DNT has 13 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2001 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 8 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 83,918 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 09:03.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 29th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

L50DNT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202783,918 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202529TH JANUARY 202681,731 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Rear Prop - Rear Uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 201179,255 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s Drag Link End Boot Burst
  7. USER ENTERED - O/s Drag Link End Boot Burst
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201116TH SEPTEMBER 201279,255 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s Drag Link End Boot Burst
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s Drag Link End Boot Burst
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201016TH SEPTEMBER 201172,507 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. USER ENTERED - N/s & O/s Rear Brake Discs Corroded (rplacement Recommended)
  8. USER ENTERED - N/s Headlamp Rim Corroded (replacement Recommended)
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 201072,507 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. USER ENTERED - N/s & O/s Rear Brake Discs Corroded (rplacement Recommended)
  10. USER ENTERED - N/s Headlamp Rim Corroded (replacement Recommended)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 200915TH SEPTEMBER 201069,411 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Bump Stop Missing
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 200969,411 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (5.2.5b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Bump Stop Missing
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 200814TH SEPTEMBER 200967,767 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 200867,767 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200714TH SEPTEMBER 200866,182 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200614TH SEPTEMBER 200763,792 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 200663,788 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L50DNT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

L50DNT MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

L50DNT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 83,918 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,357 miles

L50DNT FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L50DNT was manufactured on Tuesday 20th February 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 83,918 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,357 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 13 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L50DNT has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 30 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does L50DNT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 23rd June 2026 L50DNT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L50DNT Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 23rd June 2026 L50DNT does have Tax. Read more

When does L50DNT Tax expire?

The current Tax for L50DNT will expire in 7 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L50DNT MOT expire?

The current MOT for L50DNT will expire in 7 months on Friday 29th January 2027. Read more

When did L50DNT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L50DNT was on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 09:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L50DNT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for L50DNT we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L50DNT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for L50DNT we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L50DNT?

L50DNT is registered as a 2001 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L50DNT done?

The odometer reading for L50DNT at the last MOT in January 2026 was 83,918 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,357 miles per year. Read more

How old is L50DNT?

The vehicle L50DNT was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 20th February 2001. Read more

What colour is L50DNT?

The official colour of L50DNT is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does L50DNT have?

L50DNT has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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