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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L27 LFOMOT history

L27 LFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 111,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

L27 LFO blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
111,060 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 LFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 LFO was last recorded at 111,060 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,053 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,060 miles
  • 2014 – 109,501 miles
  • 2011 – 105,668 miles
  • 2010 – 99,617 miles
  • 2009 – 95,005 miles
  • 2007 – 89,714 miles
  • 2006 – 84,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,060 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWashers weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,060 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,060 miles
    Test number
    394470721218
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  2. Fail111,053 miles (+1,552)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,053 miles
    Test number
    783534869933
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative faulty (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  3. Pass109,501 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,501 miles
    Test number
    875953864027
    • NoteBoth front suspension tractor joints damp
    • NoteBoth front suspension trailing arm bushes have rust creep/slight play,but have none standard bushes fitted
    • NoteEhaust system generally corroded
    • NoteN.s rear chassis becoming corroded but not load bearing/perscribed area
    • NoteSteering box damp

  4. Fail109,501 miles (+3,833)1 dangerous2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,501 miles
    Test number
    128858254472
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front suspension tractor joints damp
    • NoteBoth front suspension trailing arm bushes have rust creep/slight play,but have none standard bushes fitted
    • NoteEhaust system generally corroded
    • NoteN.s rear chassis becoming corroded but not load bearing/perscribed area
    • NoteSteering box damp

  5. Pass105,668 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,668 miles
    Test number
    846161801146
    • NoteChassis surface rust

  6. Fail105,665 miles (+6,048)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    128164491064
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChassis surface rust

  7. Pass99,617 miles (+4,612)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,617 miles
    Test number
    334880890010
    • NoteChip in o/s windscreen
    • NoteRearchassis surface rust
    • NoteSlight wear steering drop arm ball joint

  8. Pass95,005 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,005 miles
    Test number
    413010889019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    190935387003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,714 miles (+5,325)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    791590487040
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass84,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,389 miles
    Test number
    524039776070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Questions about L27 LFO

Does L27 LFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 LFO expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 LFO?
The MOT on L27 LFO expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 LFO done?
L27 LFO was recorded at 111,060 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 1,516 miles a year.
Has L27 LFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 LFO has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L27 LFO 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 LFO find?
L27 LFO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive slight; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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