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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L117 AFPMOT history

L117 AFP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L117 AFP blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,138 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L117 AFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L117 AFP was last recorded at 145,138 miles on 30 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2026: 145,138 miles, lower than 933,432 miles on 5 Apr 2022.

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
933,432 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Average per year
3,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,138 miles
  • 2022 – 933,432 miles
  • 2021 – 143,747 miles
  • 2020 – 142,876 miles
  • 2019 – 142,042 miles
  • 2018 – 140,271 miles
  • 2017 – 138,062 miles
  • 2016 – 130,232 miles
  • 2015 – 125,660 miles
  • 2014 – 118,113 miles
  • 2013 – 111,925 miles
  • 2012 – 107,936 miles
  • 2011 – 102,261 miles
  • 2009 – 92,906 miles
  • 2008 – 91,164 miles
  • 2007 – 83,759 miles
  • 2006 – 72,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,138 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis rails (hevay nearside front)

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,138 miles (-788,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,138 miles
    Test number
    247140395300
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis rails (hevay nearside front)
  2. Fail933,432 miles (+789,685)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    933,432 miles
    Test number
    248484943523
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres side walls cracking
  3. Pass143,747 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,747 miles
    Test number
    947863410376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,876 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,876 miles
    Test number
    103553115691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,042 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,042 miles
    Test number
    552926060643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,018 miles (+1,747)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,018 miles
    Test number
    645486452925
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  7. Pass140,271 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,271 miles
    Test number
    811729281447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,062 miles (+7,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,062 miles
    Test number
    506476589286
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass130,232 miles (+4,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,232 miles
    Test number
    888855849911
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass125,660 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    485173925015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,113 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    229384414074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,925 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,925 miles
    Test number
    398202233040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,936 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,936 miles
    Test number
    245235072015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,261 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    458359241058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,906 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,906 miles
    Test number
    484249739134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,164 miles (+7,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,164 miles
    Test number
    914463728112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,759 miles (+11,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    800291067003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    150199136081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L117 AFP

Does L117 AFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L117 AFP is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L117 AFP?
The MOT on L117 AFP is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L117 AFP done?
L117 AFP was recorded at 145,138 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,600 miles a year.
Has L117 AFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L117 AFP has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L117 AFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L117 AFP find?
L117 AFP passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers; corrosion to chassis rails (hevay nearside front).

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