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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1984 · 2,495 cc

A43 LSBMOT history

A43 LSB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1984. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 98,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,097 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A43 LSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
18 Jun 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A43 LSB was last recorded at 98,097 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,313 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,784 miles
Average per year
384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,097 miles
  • 2025 – 95,313 miles
  • 2024 – 94,311 miles
  • 2009 – 94,289 miles
  • 2007 – 94,232 miles
  • 2006 – 93,047 miles
  • 2005 – 90,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,097 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,097 miles (+2,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,097 miles
    Test number
    139954007257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass95,313 miles (+1,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    880806494775
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront SLIGHT DIFF OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass94,311 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,311 miles
    Test number
    926885203438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,289 miles (+57)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    683692869032
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  5. Pass94,232 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    94,232 miles
    Test number
    373771437327
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass93,047 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    93,047 miles
    Test number
    714078556276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,022 miles (+2,769)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    142435556258
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass90,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    90,253 miles
    Test number
    712441155222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A43 LSB

Does A43 LSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A43 LSB is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on A43 LSB?
The MOT on A43 LSB is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A43 LSB done?
A43 LSB was recorded at 98,097 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 384 miles a year.
Has A43 LSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A43 LSB has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2009.
Has the mileage on A43 LSB 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 A43 LSB find?
A43 LSB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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