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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L11 ACWMOT history

L11 ACW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L11 ACW red 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,905 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 ACW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 ACW was last recorded at 124,905 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,053 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
1,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,905 miles
  • 2024 – 124,053 miles
  • 2023 – 123,381 miles
  • 2022 – 122,450 miles
  • 2021 – 121,413 miles
  • 2020 – 120,376 miles
  • 2019 – 119,469 miles
  • 2018 – 117,195 miles
  • 2017 – 114,775 miles
  • 2016 – 112,603 miles
  • 2015 – 111,032 miles
  • 2014 – 109,160 miles
  • 2013 – 107,574 miles
  • 2012 – 106,078 miles
  • 2011 – 104,775 miles
  • 2010 – 103,761 miles
  • 2009 – 102,576 miles
  • 2008 – 101,430 miles
  • 2007 – 100,426 miles
  • 2006 – 99,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    609036459170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,905 miles (+852)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    224008984162
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,053 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,053 miles
    Test number
    995847903848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass123,381 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    766890433181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,450 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    749175358234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,413 miles
    Test number
    245612233273
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail121,413 miles (+1,037)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,413 miles
    Test number
    107107708038
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass120,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,376 miles
    Test number
    452119551698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail120,376 miles (+907)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,376 miles
    Test number
    733739387211
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass119,469 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    732828363873
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail119,419 miles (+2,224)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,419 miles
    Test number
    407228864568
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass117,195 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,195 miles
    Test number
    724920223720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,775 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,775 miles
    Test number
    563109521422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,603 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,603 miles
    Test number
    181670112205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,602 miles (+1,570)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,602 miles
    Test number
    766713519148
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass111,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,032 miles
    Test number
    694357747082
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail111,032 miles (+1,872)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,032 miles
    Test number
    679196333119
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake pad retaining pins (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake pad retaining pins (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass109,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,160 miles
    Test number
    605422654321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,160 miles (+1,586)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,160 miles
    Test number
    646582954304
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass107,574 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    107,574 miles
    Test number
    949905043382
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass106,078 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,078 miles
    Test number
    867605942380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    104,775 miles
    Test number
    998459041317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,775 miles (+1,014)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,775 miles
    Test number
    545169541376
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass103,761 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    103,761 miles
    Test number
    544257840335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass102,576 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    102,576 miles
    Test number
    880297939339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,430 miles (+1,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    101,430 miles
    Test number
    830697538375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass100,426 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    150522437342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass99,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    99,206 miles
    Test number
    702953536358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L11 ACW

Does L11 ACW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 ACW is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L11 ACW?
The MOT on L11 ACW is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 ACW done?
L11 ACW was recorded at 124,905 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,351 miles a year.
Has L11 ACW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 ACW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 ACW 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 L11 ACW find?
L11 ACW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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