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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L24 CWOMOT history

L24 CWO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 186,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L24 CWO black 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
186,992 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 CWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 CWO was last recorded at 186,992 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 9,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,160 miles · 22 Apr 2015
Between the last two tests
9,832 miles
Average per year
1,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,992 miles
  • 2015 – 177,160 miles
  • 2014 – 169,882 miles
  • 2012 – 165,426 miles
  • 2011 – 163,609 miles
  • 2010 – 160,963 miles
  • 2009 – 158,507 miles
  • 2008 – 156,791 miles
  • 2007 – 155,237 miles
  • 2006 – 151,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,992 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,992 miles (+9,832)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    186,992 miles
    Test number
    885588247342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,160 miles (+16)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    177,160 miles
    Test number
    648782815166
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteTyres perishing

  3. Fail177,144 miles (+7,262)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,144 miles
    Test number
    735228205178
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteTyres perishing

  4. Pass169,882 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    169,882 miles
    Test number
    776915804191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    165,426 miles
    Test number
    829533562236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Fail165,426 miles (+1,817)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,426 miles
    Test number
    969151662209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass163,609 miles (+2,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    163,609 miles
    Test number
    777682761278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass160,963 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    160,963 miles
    Test number
    550734660280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,507 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    158,507 miles
    Test number
    824002939274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,475 miles (+1,684)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,475 miles
    Test number
    750338719223
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  11. Pass156,791 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    156,791 miles
    Test number
    801158148295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass155,237 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    155,237 miles
    Test number
    240415157292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,218 miles (+4,123)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,218 miles
    Test number
    571358547225
    • FailureCentre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass151,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    151,095 miles
    Test number
    532486446194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    201056846479
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteINSECURE DRIVE SHAFT!!
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft defective

Questions about L24 CWO

Does L24 CWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 CWO is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 CWO?
The MOT on L24 CWO is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 CWO done?
L24 CWO was recorded at 186,992 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,804 miles a year.
Has L24 CWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 CWO has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on L24 CWO 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 L24 CWO find?
L24 CWO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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