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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L102 FOJMOT history

L102 FOJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 60,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

L102 FOJ blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,008 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L102 FOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L102 FOJ was last recorded at 60,008 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2016: 57,790 miles, lower than 577,719 miles on 10 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,788 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,008 miles
  • 2024 – 59,788 miles
  • 2023 – 59,711 miles
  • 2022 – 58,571 miles
  • 2021 – 58,428 miles
  • 2020 – 58,338 miles
  • 2019 – 57,997 miles
  • 2018 – 57,956 miles
  • 2017 – 57,825 miles
  • 2016 – 57,790 miles
  • 2015 – 577,719 miles
  • 2014 – 57,484 miles
  • 2013 – 56,632 miles
  • 2012 – 55,070 miles
  • 2011 – 54,412 miles
  • 2010 – 54,031 miles
  • 2009 – 53,743 miles
  • 2008 – 53,320 miles
  • 2007 – 52,830 miles
  • 2006 – 52,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Overall chassis condition. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm balljoint boot.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,008 miles (+220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    771580861148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Overall chassis condition. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass59,788 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    460860633503
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail59,788 miles (+77)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    153765014820
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,711 miles (+1,140)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,711 miles
    Test number
    360164264532
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass58,571 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,571 miles
    Test number
    837297879877
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm balljoint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail58,570 miles (+142)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    913290448510
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm balljoint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,428 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,428 miles
    Test number
    377519331470
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail58,428 miles (+90)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,428 miles
    Test number
    629327244827
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,338 miles (+341)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    479130516882
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,997 miles (+41)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    443792079801
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass57,956 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,956 miles
    Test number
    481218207346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,825 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,825 miles
    Test number
    875585757551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,790 miles
    Test number
    798813106485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,790 miles (-519,929)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,790 miles
    Test number
    161174571818
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

  15. Pass577,719 miles (+520,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    577,719 miles
    Test number
    439659065047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass57,484 miles (+852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,484 miles
    Test number
    368088174014
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass56,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    179312473092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail56,632 miles (+1,562)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    875351673076
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass55,070 miles (+658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    666861882032
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass54,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    239932851008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,412 miles (+381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    787606541006
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass54,031 miles (+288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    274065970064
    • NoteRear cross member starting to corrode

  23. Pass53,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    242698479061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Fail53,743 miles (+423)6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    703058179028
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass53,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    591168378006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Fail53,320 miles (+490)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    604538078010
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass52,830 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    603473957060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,305 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,305 miles
    Test number
    500702256043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass52,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,305 miles
    Test number
    982522656050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L102 FOJ

Does L102 FOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L102 FOJ is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L102 FOJ?
The MOT on L102 FOJ is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L102 FOJ done?
L102 FOJ was recorded at 60,008 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 390 miles a year.
Has L102 FOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L102 FOJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L102 FOJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L102 FOJ find?
L102 FOJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod, and 1 more.

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