Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L122 ARWMOT history
L122 ARW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 193,652 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 193,652 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L122 ARW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 29 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L122 ARW was last recorded at 193,652 miles on 12 Jul 2023, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 193,508 miles · 6 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 144 miles
- Average per year
- 4,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 193,652 miles
- 2022 – 191,194 miles
- 2015 – 173,295 miles
- 2014 – 168,121 miles
- 2013 – 162,722 miles
- 2012 – 157,268 miles
- 2011 – 151,744 miles
- 2010 – 146,559 miles
- 2009 – 140,324 miles
- 2008 – 134,560 miles
- 2007 – 129,093 miles
- 2006 – 122,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass193,652 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leed training arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leed training arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer centre runners (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Chassis covered in waxoly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS/NS inner face thinner than outer face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits on sidewalls , cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Footwell holed from underneath vehicle , plated inside of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,652 miles (+144)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 193,652 miles
- Test number
- 660339382563
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leed training arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leed training arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer centre runners (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail193,508 miles (+2,314)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,508 miles
- Test number
- 989681797615
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leed training arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leed training arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer centre runners (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass191,194 miles (+18)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 191,194 miles
- Test number
- 806347981075
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis covered in waxoly
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS/NS inner face thinner than outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits on sidewalls , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Footwell holed from underneath vehicle , plated inside of vehicle
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits on sidewalls , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail191,176 miles (+17,881)1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,176 miles
- Test number
- 197059363991
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded & holed within 30cm of Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis mounting from chassis to body chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis covered in waxoly
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS/NS inner face thinner than outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits on sidewalls , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Footwell holed from underneath vehicle , plated inside of vehicle
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits on sidewalls , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Previous repair corroded & holed chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass173,295 miles (+5,174)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 173,295 miles
- Test number
- 559716375143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,121 miles (+5,399)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 168,121 miles
- Test number
- 719677174171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,722 miles (+5,454)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 162,722 miles
- Test number
- 148116073146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,268 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 157,268 miles
- Test number
- 918760682148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,267 miles (+5,523)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,267 miles
- Test number
- 209148172437
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass151,744 miles (+5,185)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 151,744 miles
- Test number
- 199401771142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,559 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 146,559 miles
- Test number
- 280823170166
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail146,559 miles (+6,235)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,559 miles
- Test number
- 764352470150
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass140,324 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 140,324 miles
- Test number
- 653413979191
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteBonnet catch lever broken
- NoteFront and rear diff pinion seals have slight leaks
Fail140,324 miles (+5,764)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,324 miles
- Test number
- 824323379104
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteBonnet catch lever broken
- NoteFront and rear diff pinion seals have slight leaks
Pass134,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 134,560 miles
- Test number
- 584236678171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,559 miles (+5,466)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,559 miles
- Test number
- 781606078111
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass129,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 129,093 miles
- Test number
- 194146177163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,093 miles (+6,499)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,093 miles
- Test number
- 634146877185
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,594 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 122,594 miles
- Test number
- 692370386127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,593 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,593 miles
- Test number
- 832978376191
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L122 ARW
- Does L122 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L122 ARW expired on 11 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L122 ARW?
- The MOT on L122 ARW expired on 11 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L122 ARW done?
- L122 ARW was recorded at 193,652 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2023, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
- Has L122 ARW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L122 ARW has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L122 ARW 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 L122 ARW find?
- L122 ARW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fluid leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.
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