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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L27 CWOMOT history

L27 CWO is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L27 CWO 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 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,736 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 CWO
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
20 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 CWO was last recorded at 139,736 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,612 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
3,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,736 miles
  • 2025 – 137,612 miles
  • 2024 – 135,161 miles
  • 2023 – 132,493 miles
  • 2022 – 130,466 miles
  • 2021 – 128,229 miles
  • 2020 – 126,525 miles
  • 2019 – 124,228 miles
  • 2018 – 120,936 miles
  • 2017 – 117,708 miles
  • 2016 – 114,468 miles
  • 2015 – 111,437 miles
  • 2014 – 107,488 miles
  • 2013 – 103,450 miles
  • 2012 – 99,399 miles
  • 2011 – 95,551 miles
  • 2010 – 91,234 miles
  • 2009 – 86,936 miles
  • 2008 – 82,056 miles
  • 2007 – 77,589 miles
  • 2006 – 74,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,736 miles
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,736 miles (+2,124)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,736 miles
    Test number
    593372728624
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,612 miles (+2,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,612 miles
    Test number
    666461762297
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass135,161 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,161 miles
    Test number
    223935158813
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail135,161 miles (+2,668)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,161 miles
    Test number
    156253233945
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass132,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    212407558213
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail132,493 miles (+2,027)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    695193999897
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass130,466 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,466 miles
    Test number
    859616471814
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail130,466 miles (+2,237)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,466 miles
    Test number
    990458452288
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass128,229 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,229 miles
    Test number
    427309906318
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail128,221 miles (+1,696)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,221 miles
    Test number
    559214819442
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass126,525 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,525 miles
    Test number
    584689180320
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBull bar corroded ,edges taped

  12. Fail126,525 miles (+2,297)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,525 miles
    Test number
    603925811582
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBull bar corroded ,edges taped

  13. Pass124,228 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,228 miles
    Test number
    434200035896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail124,216 miles (+3,280)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,216 miles
    Test number
    927801264799
    • MajorBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front bull bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass120,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,936 miles
    Test number
    951272794327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,936 miles (+3,228)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,936 miles
    Test number
    940710601473
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  17. Pass117,708 miles (+3,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,708 miles
    Test number
    582699455425
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass114,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,468 miles
    Test number
    358526112243
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryN/s top swivel joint slight play

  19. Fail114,468 miles (+3,031)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,468 miles
    Test number
    662575923588
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryN/s top swivel joint slight play

  20. Pass111,437 miles (+3,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,437 miles
    Test number
    856695242537
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s + n/s front top swivel joints ,slight wear

  21. Pass107,488 miles (+4,038)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,488 miles
    Test number
    477838164286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass103,450 miles (+4,051)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,450 miles
    Test number
    339023173258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront trailing arm bushes slightly worn o/s +n/s

  23. Pass99,399 miles (+3,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,399 miles
    Test number
    708975272278
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  24. Pass95,551 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    498903371277
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail95,538 miles (+4,304)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,538 miles
    Test number
    138650271230
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass91,234 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    533525460216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass86,936 miles (+4,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,936 miles
    Test number
    944863679299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass82,056 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    530956378257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass77,589 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    433022877251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass74,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,174 miles
    Test number
    504354966213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 CWO

Does L27 CWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 CWO is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 CWO?
The MOT on L27 CWO is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 CWO done?
L27 CWO was recorded at 139,736 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,277 miles a year.
Has L27 CWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 CWO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 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 L27 CWO find?
L27 CWO passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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