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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L24 FRYMOT history

L24 FRY is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2024.

L24 FRY white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
185,799 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 FRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 FRY was last recorded at 185,799 miles on 21 Dec 2024, 1,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,111 miles · 29 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,688 miles
Average per year
1,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,799 miles
  • 2023 – 184,111 miles
  • 2022 – 183,445 miles
  • 2020 – 183,092 miles
  • 2019 – 181,727 miles
  • 2017 – 180,577 miles
  • 2016 – 179,172 miles
  • 2015 – 174,919 miles
  • 2014 – 171,825 miles
  • 2013 – 171,292 miles
  • 2012 – 168,833 miles
  • 2011 – 161,405 miles
  • 2009 – 159,071 miles
  • 2008 – 159,017 miles
  • 2007 – 154,359 miles
  • 2006 – 151,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,799 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryCondition of parking brake lever operation (works fine)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,799 miles (+1,688)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,799 miles
    Test number
    801275481004
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondition of parking brake lever operation (works fine)

  2. Pass184,111 miles (+666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    184,111 miles
    Test number
    181334323356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondition of suspension / brake components (rusty)

  3. Pass183,445 miles (+353)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,445 miles
    Test number
    744277151392
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,092 miles (+1,365)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,092 miles
    Test number
    398203760936
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass181,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    181,727 miles
    Test number
    799906126829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,727 miles (+1,150)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,727 miles
    Test number
    415132847236
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,577 miles (+1,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    180,577 miles
    Test number
    994897223700
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCondition of chassis (rusty) .

  8. Pass179,172 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    179,172 miles
    Test number
    272312897175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail179,169 miles (+4,250)12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,169 miles
    Test number
    879456285992
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass174,919 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    174,919 miles
    Test number
    465068046423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail171,825 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,825 miles
    Test number
    825841314334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass171,825 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    171,825 miles
    Test number
    938011014331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass171,292 miles (+26)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    171,292 miles
    Test number
    496839623381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail171,266 miles (+2,433)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,266 miles
    Test number
    808713723379
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass168,833 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    168,833 miles
    Test number
    357764082259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass161,405 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    161,405 miles
    Test number
    328232661030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail161,382 miles (+2,311)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,382 miles
    Test number
    939225801074
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass159,071 miles (+54)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    159,071 miles
    Test number
    674415419032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play in drive shaft u/j's

  19. Fail159,017 miles (+4,658)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,017 miles
    Test number
    560479538391
    • DangerousDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear fog not working
    • NoteSlight play in drive shaft u/js

  20. Pass154,359 miles (+141)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    154,359 miles
    Test number
    181671837383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside perscribed area

  21. Fail154,218 miles (+2,489)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,218 miles
    Test number
    594772017367
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside perscribed area

  22. Pass151,729 miles (+145)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    151,729 miles
    Test number
    221549316395
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  23. Fail151,584 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,584 miles
    Test number
    524128676209
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about L24 FRY

Does L24 FRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 FRY expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 FRY?
The MOT on L24 FRY expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 FRY done?
L24 FRY was recorded at 185,799 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2024, an average of 1,879 miles a year.
Has L24 FRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 FRY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L24 FRY 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 FRY find?
L24 FRY passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting, and 1 more.

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