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Land Rover Defender

Black and Silver · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L29 JASMOT history

L29 JAS is a black and silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

L29 JAS 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 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
129,089 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 JAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 JAS was last recorded at 129,089 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2008: 52,703 miles, lower than 78,231 miles on 9 Mar 2007.

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
129,054 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
3,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,089 miles
  • 2022 – 126,151 miles
  • 2021 – 116,579 miles
  • 2019 – 100,020 miles
  • 2018 – 96,197 miles
  • 2017 – 93,343 miles
  • 2015 – 86,329 miles
  • 2014 – 80,161 miles
  • 2013 – 74,978 miles
  • 2012 – 70,051 miles
  • 2011 – 64,812 miles
  • 2010 – 57,273 miles
  • 2008 – 53,090 miles
  • 2007 – 78,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Glass coming away from bonding at rear of glass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,089 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,089 miles
    Test number
    654102921839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Glass coming away from bonding at rear of glass
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail129,054 miles (+2,903)2 dangerous10 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,054 miles
    Test number
    180827568746
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres split on inner sidewall

  3. Pass126,151 miles (+9,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,151 miles
    Test number
    999332552256
    • AdvisoryLight switch slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,579 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,579 miles
    Test number
    269668542015
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,577 miles (+16,557)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,577 miles
    Test number
    233911001202
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,020 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    903460138589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,197 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,197 miles
    Test number
    363144979578
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail96,179 miles (+2,836)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    987366347401
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (pressure regulator) rear of engine block (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass93,343 miles (+7,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,343 miles
    Test number
    428005944547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  10. Pass86,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,329 miles
    Test number
    865058415235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,329 miles (+6,168)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,329 miles
    Test number
    632694702328
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass80,161 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    727643044364
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail80,112 miles (+5,134)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    766289034333
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass74,978 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    576697533335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCrack in n/s of windscreen out of view area

  15. Fail74,978 miles (+4,927)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    615876633353
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCrack in n/s of windscreen out of view area

  16. Pass70,051 miles (+5,239)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,051 miles
    Test number
    466758132471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing

  17. Pass64,812 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    739272611369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,753 miles (+7,480)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    579228101373
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass57,273 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    411746210268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r door not opening

  20. Fail57,273 miles (+4,183)12 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    591731910286
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r door not opening

  21. Pass53,090 miles (+387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,090 miles
    Test number
    262635388032
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail52,703 miles (-25,528)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    134611778062
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlight aim on upper limit

  23. Pass78,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    600008067089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 JAS

Does L29 JAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 JAS expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 JAS?
The MOT on L29 JAS expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 JAS done?
L29 JAS was recorded at 129,089 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 3,075 miles a year.
Has L29 JAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 JAS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L29 JAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 JAS find?
L29 JAS passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear glass coming away from bonding at rear of glass; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge of tread; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/cuts on inner side wall, and 2 more.

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