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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L25 LCHMOT history

L25 LCH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

L25 LCH red 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 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
104,095 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 LCH
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
27 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 LCH was last recorded at 104,095 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 1,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2012: 18,543 miles, lower than 78,144 miles on 29 Mar 2011.

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
102,211 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,884 miles
Average per year
2,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,095 miles
  • 2021 – 102,211 miles
  • 2020 – 100,525 miles
  • 2019 – 98,308 miles
  • 2018 – 95,782 miles
  • 2017 – 93,312 miles
  • 2016 – 90,634 miles
  • 2015 – 87,693 miles
  • 2014 – 85,150 miles
  • 2013 – 82,962 miles
  • 2012 – 18,543 miles
  • 2011 – 78,144 miles
  • 2010 – 75,113 miles
  • 2009 – 72,482 miles
  • 2008 – 70,367 miles
  • 2007 – 68,248 miles
  • 2006 – 65,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,095 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,095 miles (+1,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,095 miles
    Test number
    370552335362
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,211 miles (+1,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,211 miles
    Test number
    326507152511
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,525 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,525 miles
    Test number
    278126956149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail100,520 miles (+2,212)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,520 miles
    Test number
    661474251985
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated 30cm of body mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass98,308 miles (+2,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,308 miles
    Test number
    984019487006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass95,782 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    466773377053
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres cracking side walls bot not yet showing tyre cords

  7. Fail95,782 miles (+2,470)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    579697464089
    • FailureFront Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres cracking side walls bot not yet showing tyre cords

  8. Pass93,312 miles (+2,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,312 miles
    Test number
    630654759805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Pass90,634 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    881546933430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail90,364 miles (+2,671)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,364 miles
    Test number
    951339641997
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass87,693 miles (+2,543)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    646365685089
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  12. Pass85,150 miles (+2,188)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    355085484080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  13. Pass82,962 miles (+64,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    446754683058
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  14. Pass18,543 miles (-59,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,543 miles
    Test number
    625192782033
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass78,144 miles (+42)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    158658081482
    • NoteNearside front hub leaking
    • NoteRear axle ball joint above diff has slight play

  16. Fail78,102 miles (+2,989)1 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    475693981059
    • DangerousFront propshaft rear UJ worn
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis 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 Drag link 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 (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNearside front hub leaking
    • NoteRear axle ball joint above diff has slight play

  17. Pass75,113 miles (+2,631)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,113 miles
    Test number
    114584780466
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear crossmember and front floors starting to corrode

  18. Pass72,482 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,482 miles
    Test number
    113823789411
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass70,367 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    102001698405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,248 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    711888887066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    620766076040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 LCH

Does L25 LCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 LCH expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 LCH?
The MOT on L25 LCH expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 LCH done?
L25 LCH was recorded at 104,095 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 2,393 miles a year.
Has L25 LCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 LCH has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L25 LCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L25 LCH find?
L25 LCH passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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