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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L28 CVKMOT history

L28 CVK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

L28 CVK green 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 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
68,994 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 CVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 CVK was last recorded at 68,994 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,987 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,994 miles
  • 2021 – 67,731 miles
  • 2019 – 64,569 miles
  • 2018 – 57,978 miles
  • 2017 – 48,240 miles
  • 2016 – 46,463 miles
  • 2014 – 45,281 miles
  • 2013 – 43,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,994 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under side of vehicle

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front slight corrosion to floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,994 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    959194675971
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under side of vehicle

  2. Fail68,987 miles (+1,256)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    237281367957
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle

  3. Pass67,731 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,731 miles
    Test number
    485172710896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,724 miles (+3,155)2 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,724 miles
    Test number
    957908955825
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,569 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,569 miles
    Test number
    102575670777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion to floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to rear bumper just outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre / cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,550 miles (+6,572)2 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    349505121893
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure both (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both front / switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all not working / switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion to floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to rear bumper just outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre / cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  7. Pass57,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,978 miles
    Test number
    612662758623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  8. Fail57,977 miles (+9,737)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,977 miles
    Test number
    223260468896
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Pass48,240 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,240 miles
    Test number
    644193276932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Fail48,167 miles (+1,704)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,167 miles
    Test number
    203484613500
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass46,463 miles (+1,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    850416315894
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody
    • AdvisorySurface rust to brake pipes

  12. Pass45,281 miles (+1,467)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    549708714397
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components

  13. Pass43,814 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    357440923319
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteExhaust poor condition
    • NoteSlight surface rust to brake pipes

  14. Pass42,166 km (+1,461)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,166 km
    Test number
    498627222372
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust

  15. Pass40,705 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,705 km
    Test number
    349476021392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 CVK

Does L28 CVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 CVK expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 CVK?
The MOT on L28 CVK expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 CVK done?
L28 CVK was recorded at 68,994 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 2,514 miles a year.
Has L28 CVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 CVK has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L28 CVK 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 L28 CVK find?
L28 CVK passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front swivel housing leaking, and 2 more.

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