LAND ROVER DEFENDER L9RVR has 34 MOTs

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This 1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 16 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 177,730 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 08:42.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

L9RVR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 2026177,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Hub Seal Leaking
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED20TH AUGUST 2025177,702 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Chassis Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Crossmember Excessively Corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Missing A Frame Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Hub Seal Leaking
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST AUGUST 202420TH AUGUST 2025177,195 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Hub Seal Leaking
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Center/rear Exhaust Corroded
  6. MINOR - Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Axle Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH AUGUST 2024177,173 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Hub Seal Leaking
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Center/rear Exhaust Corroded
  11. MINOR - Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Axle Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Chassis Excessively Corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 202319TH AUGUST 2024173,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Level Low
FAILED26TH JULY 2023173,943 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Cord Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Cord Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Disc Contaminated Axle Oil (1.1.14 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Level Low
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202219TH AUGUST 2023171,682 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED12TH AUGUST 2022171,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Front Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED2ND AUGUST 202119TH AUGUST 2022161,652 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 2021161,645 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202019TH AUGUST 2021159,544 MI
FAILED14TH AUGUST 2020159,544 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201919TH AUGUST 2020154,750 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Swivel Hub Leaking
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Swivel Hub Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox / Trans Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH AUGUST 2019154,750 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Prop Shaft Joint So Worn It Is Likely To Fail Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Swivel Hub Leaking
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Swivel Hub Leaking
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox / Trans Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201816TH AUGUST 2019152,653 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 2018152,653 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Outrigger Yellow Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Outrigger Yellow Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Middle Inner Chassis Yellow Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201712TH AUGUST 2018150,473 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Chassis Corroded
PASSED4TH AUGUST 201612TH AUGUST 2017145,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Weak
  2. ADVISORY - Diff Oil Leaks
FAILED27TH JULY 2016145,397 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Reflector Missing (1.5.1a)
  3. FAIL - Steering Box Has A Significant Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Contaminated By Grease (3.5.1h)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Inappropriately Repaired Metal Brake Pipe (3.6.a.3)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Metal Brake Pipe Rusted (3.6.b.2c)
  9. FAIL - Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating Both Fronts (3.7.b.3)
  10. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  11. FAIL - Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle Both Front Tyres In Full Lock Are Fouling Axle Link Arms (4.1.d.2)
  12. ADVISORY - Exhaust Weak
  13. ADVISORY - Diff Oil Leaks
  14. ADVISORY - N/s Front Swivel Seal Leaking On Axle
  15. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Kinked (3.6.b.2b)
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201512TH AUGUST 2016143,634 MI
PASSED24TH JULY 201423RD JULY 2015142,745 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Cross Member Has Excessive Corrosion Which Does Not Adversely Affect Braking Or Steering.
FAILED16TH MAY 2014142,736 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Speedometer Cannot Be Illuminated. (6.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Cross Member Has Excessive Corrosion Which Dose Not Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering
PASSED29TH APRIL 201328TH APRIL 2014141,783 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Bonnet Safty Catch Damaged
  5. USER ENTERED - Revers Light Missing
FAILED27TH APRIL 2013141,781 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (4.1.d.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (4.1.d.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  7. USER ENTERED - Bonnet Safty Catch Damaged
  8. USER ENTERED - Revers Light Missing
  9. USER ENTERED - N/s Upper Spot Light Inop
  10. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Flexi Inscure On Upper Mounting
FAILED24TH APRIL 2013141,769 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Nut(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Fitted (1.1.c.1b)
  3. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Fouled By Moving Parts (3.6.b.2a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorber Insecure (2.7.2b)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorber Insecure (2.7.2b)
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  12. USER ENTERED - Bonnet Safty Catch Damaged
  13. USER ENTERED - Revers Light Missing
  14. USER ENTERED - N/s Upper Spot Light Inop
  15. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Flexi Inscure On Upper Mounting
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2012141,752 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  15. ADVISORY - Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  16. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  17. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  18. USER ENTERED - Revers Lights Inop
  19. USER ENTERED - N/s Upper Spot Light Inop
  20. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  21. USER ENTERED - N/s & O/s Front Axel Outer Steering Joints Seeping Oil
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 2010140,595 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped (3.6.b.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201017TH OCTOBER 2011140,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED23RD JULY 200922ND JULY 2010139,259 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
FAILED23RD JULY 2009139,259 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Reflector Missing (1.5.1a)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
FAILED3RD JUNE 2008138,057 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED3RD JUNE 20082ND JUNE 2009138,057 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 200724TH MAY 2008134,442 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Small Cut In Nearside Tyre
PASSED25TH MAY 200624TH MAY 2007129,475 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L9RVR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 53% | MOT Failure Rate: 47%

L9RVR MOT Comments

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L9RVR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 177,730 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,836 miles

L9RVR FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L9RVR was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 177,730 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,836 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 34 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 16 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L9RVR has a 53% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 90 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 23 Major, 3 Dangerous and 35 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 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does L9RVR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 L9RVR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L9RVR Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 L9RVR does have Tax. Read more

When does L9RVR Tax expire?

The current Tax for L9RVR will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 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 L9RVR MOT expire?

The current MOT for L9RVR will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Read more

When did L9RVR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L9RVR was on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 08:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L9RVR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for L9RVR we can see 18 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 L9RVR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for L9RVR we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 53% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L9RVR?

L9RVR is registered as a 1999 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L9RVR done?

The odometer reading for L9RVR at the last MOT in September 2025 was 177,730 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 6,836 miles per year. Read more

How old is L9RVR?

The vehicle L9RVR was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Monday 8th March 1999. Read more

What colour is L9RVR?

The official colour of L9RVR is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does L9RVR have?

L9RVR has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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