Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L27 DEFMOT history

L27 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2023.

L27 DEF black 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 Jun 2024
Mileage
80,264 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
Get reminders for L27 DEF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L27 DEF
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
6 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 DEF was last recorded at 80,264 miles on 1 Jul 2023, 1,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2019: 75,794 miles, lower than 143,694 miles on 9 Nov 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
78,827 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,264 miles
  • 2022 – 78,827 miles
  • 2020 – 76,747 miles
  • 2019 – 75,794 miles
  • 2011 – 143,694 miles
  • 2010 – 137,440 miles
  • 2009 – 129,136 miles
  • 2008 – 120,533 miles
  • 2007 – 112,221 miles
  • 2006 – 103,005 miles
  • 2005 – 94,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,264 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,264 miles (+1,437)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    107274936694
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,827 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    635588182589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,747 miles (+953)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    455600519807
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass75,794 miles (-67,900)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,794 miles
    Test number
    393889990923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,694 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    143,694 miles
    Test number
    448353611317
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  6. Fail143,678 miles (+6,238)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,678 miles
    Test number
    166967801381
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  7. Pass137,440 miles (+13)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    137,440 miles
    Test number
    461556310379
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r discs scored
    • NoteO/s f tractor joint leaking

  8. Fail137,427 miles (+8,291)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,427 miles
    Test number
    941103610357
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r discs scored
    • NoteO/s f tractor joint leaking

  9. Pass129,136 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    129,136 miles
    Test number
    400244539409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,533 miles (+8,312)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    663233028359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,221 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    112,221 miles
    Test number
    863652337304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,005 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    103,005 miles
    Test number
    794628096290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,775 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    143188625363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,762 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,762 miles
    Test number
    493122925405
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Questions about L27 DEF

Does L27 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 DEF expired on 30 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 DEF?
The MOT on L27 DEF expired on 30 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 DEF done?
L27 DEF was recorded at 80,264 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2023.
Has L27 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 DEF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2011.
Has the mileage on L27 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L27 DEF find?
L27 DEF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen wiper blade defective.

Related registrations

Browse all L27D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.