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Land Rover SWB

Green · Diesel · 1959 · 2,495 cc

ESL 138MOT history

ESL 138 is a green diesel Land Rover SWB first used on 4 Dec 1959. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2023
Mileage
116,324 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESL 138
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
SWB
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
4 Dec 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESL 138 was last recorded at 116,324 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 1,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,132 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,192 miles
Average per year
1,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,324 miles
  • 2021 – 115,132 miles
  • 2020 – 114,129 miles
  • 2019 – 113,802 miles
  • 2018 – 113,240 miles
  • 2017 – 112,381 miles
  • 2016 – 110,541 miles
  • 2014 – 104,669 miles
  • 2013 – 102,480 miles
  • 2012 – 100,507 miles
  • 2010 – 96,804 miles
  • 2009 – 94,931 miles
  • 2008 – 92,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,324 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,324 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,324 miles
    Test number
    958855500195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,132 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,132 miles
    Test number
    605408439443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,129 miles (+327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,129 miles
    Test number
    454512193341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,802 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,802 miles
    Test number
    945346177736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,240 miles (+859)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,240 miles
    Test number
    920295955769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ON DRAG LINK (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass112,381 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,381 miles
    Test number
    974289585281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,541 miles (+5,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,541 miles
    Test number
    923365622233
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK FLEX (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass104,669 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,669 miles
    Test number
    108902744241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,480 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,480 miles
    Test number
    106584463157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,507 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,507 miles
    Test number
    525673552172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,804 miles (+32)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    261101510261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll four disc in poor condition

  12. Fail96,772 miles (+1,841)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,772 miles
    Test number
    352447000416
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll four disc in poor condition

  13. Pass94,931 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    771830979180
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Fail94,903 miles (+2,148)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    893497169167
    • FailureOffside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass92,755 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,755 miles
    Test number
    182081178130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,726 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    810458568137
    • FailureCentre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about ESL 138

What vehicle is registration ESL 138 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESL 138 on a green diesel Land Rover SWB first used on 4 Dec 1959. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ESL 138 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ESL 138 expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ESL 138?
The MOT on ESL 138 expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ESL 138 done?
ESL 138 was recorded at 116,324 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 1,680 miles a year.
Has ESL 138 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESL 138 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on ESL 138 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 ESL 138 find?
ESL 138 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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