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LAND ROVER

90 DEFENDER TDI · Grey/Black

R769 USL
LAND ROVER R769 USL
MOTValid
MOT due21 Aug 2026
First reg1 May 1998
Mileage205,096 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Aug 2026

Vehicle age

28 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 9 July 2026.

PASSED · 22 Aug 2025
Test date22 Aug 2025
Expiry21 Aug 2026
Test number779343565162
Mileage205,096 mi
AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 13 May 2025
Test date13 May 2025
Expiry
Test number246124682137
Mileage205,050 mi
DangerousFront Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side`s (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension and steering areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front bulkhead floor area`s corroded and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 May 2024
Test date7 May 2024
Expiry6 May 2025
Test number475722622568
Mileage203,972 mi
AdvisoryVehicle Underbody Heavily Undersealed
PASSED · 24 Jul 2023
Test date24 Jul 2023
Expiry23 Jul 2024
Test number774142163502
Mileage196,895 mi
AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire chassis heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective crossmember corroded
Advisorychassis has been repaired throughout
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisorysteering damper slightly loose at steering box end
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount to rear of wheel under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount to rear of wheel under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 20 Jul 2023
Test date20 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number378933588682
Mileage196,886 mi
MajorUpper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column upper mount excessivley corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire chassis heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective crossmember corroded
Advisorychassis has been repaired throughout
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisorysteering damper slightly loose at steering box end
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount to rear of wheel under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount to rear of wheel under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 11 Jul 2022
Test date11 Jul 2022
Expiry10 Jul 2023
Test number176428909604
Mileage187,561 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle casing missing
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box droparm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2021
Test date10 Jul 2021
Expiry9 Jul 2022
Test number301088102667
Mileage182,796 mi
Advisoryhorn noise not standard but not grating or harsh
AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryheadlamp upgrade fitted
FAILED · 9 Jul 2021
Test date9 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number969242166223
Mileage182,796 mi
Advisoryhorn noise not standard but not grating or harsh
MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PrsSuspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisoryheadlamp upgrade fitted
PASSED · 2 Jun 2020
Test date2 Jun 2020
Expiry1 Jun 2021
Test number136297729943
Mileage178,991 mi
PASSED · 7 Feb 2019
Test date7 Feb 2019
Expiry6 Feb 2020
Test number334252362152
Mileage174,934 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisorychassis has had extensive welding repairs
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorysteering damper bush worn
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Jan 2019
Test date29 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number330898098042
Mileage174,878 mi
MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorFront passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Advisorychassis has had extensive welding repairs
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorysteering damper bush worn
PASSED · 8 Dec 2017
Test date8 Dec 2017
Expiry7 Dec 2018
Test number740286999176
Mileage168,188 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAILED · 5 Dec 2017
Test date5 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number234594956056
Mileage168,188 mi
DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
FailOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
FailNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
PASSED · 20 Nov 2015
Test date20 Nov 2015
Expiry19 Nov 2016
Test number333866311183
Mileage159,816 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront steering damper bush slightly worn
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAILED · 18 Nov 2015
Test date18 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number460069814013
Mileage159,799 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront steering damper bush slightly worn
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 3 Nov 2014
Test date3 Nov 2014
Expiry2 Nov 2015
Test number246177204319
Mileage147,652 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
FAILED · 3 Nov 2014
Test date3 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number477687304334
Mileage147,652 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
PASSED · 25 Oct 2013
Test date25 Oct 2013
Expiry24 Oct 2014
Test number116608393285
Mileage136,654 mi
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredexhaust system is slightly corroded
PASSED · 9 Jan 2012
Test date9 Jan 2012
Expiry8 Jan 2013
Test number867439502091
Mileage130,370 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
FAILED · 9 Jan 2012
Test date9 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number639369702041
Mileage130,366 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
FAILED · 9 Sep 2011
Test date9 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number385212951202
Mileage129,717 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 16 Jul 2010
Test date16 Jul 2010
Expiry15 Jul 2011
Test number142497390153
Mileage117,719 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
FAILED · 16 Jul 2010
Test date16 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number640907290199
Mileage117,719 mi
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED · 1 Jul 2009
Test date1 Jul 2009
Expiry30 Jun 2010
Test number431142289190
Mileage108,981 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
PASSED · 12 Jun 2008
Test date12 Jun 2008
Expiry11 Jun 2009
Test number281894968429
Mileage101,814 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredall brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection
User Enteredsteering damped has a slightly worn rubber bush
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
PASSED · 30 May 2007
Test date30 May 2007
Expiry29 May 2008
Test number744000557138
Mileage96,748 mi
FAILED · 29 May 2007
Test date29 May 2007
Expiry
Test number783729447188
Mileage96,746 mi
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 5 Apr 2006
Test date5 Apr 2006
Expiry4 Apr 2007
Test number634535396066
Mileage91,705 mi