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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L2 MGHMOT history

L2 MGH is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2022.

L2 MGH silver 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 17 Dec 2023
Mileage
176,958 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 MGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 MGH was last recorded at 176,958 miles on 26 Nov 2022, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,861 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
2,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,958 miles
  • 2021 – 176,861 miles
  • 2020 – 176,431 miles
  • 2019 – 175,960 miles
  • 2018 – 175,216 miles
  • 2017 – 174,535 miles
  • 2016 – 173,899 miles
  • 2015 – 172,650 miles
  • 2013 – 166,242 miles
  • 2011 – 162,000 miles
  • 2010 – 154,992 miles
  • 2009 – 147,424 miles
  • 2008 – 143,188 miles
  • 2007 – 140,886 miles
  • 2006 – 138,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,958 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    176,958 miles
    Test number
    910399752197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass176,861 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,861 miles
    Test number
    594794987635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail176,848 miles (+417)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,848 miles
    Test number
    407078493608
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass176,431 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    176,431 miles
    Test number
    122434134644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail176,417 miles (+457)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,417 miles
    Test number
    609912146095
    • DangerousFront Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Chassis brace holed and corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached Ball joint exessively worn and gaitor torn (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass175,960 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,960 miles
    Test number
    428756695589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail175,944 miles (+728)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,944 miles
    Test number
    617515574517
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass175,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    175,216 miles
    Test number
    971315512846
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn

  9. Fail175,216 miles (+681)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,216 miles
    Test number
    209872990941
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn

  10. Pass174,535 miles (+636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    174,535 miles
    Test number
    822560219612
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass173,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    173,899 miles
    Test number
    998800740737
    • AdvisoryCentre bolt on chassis beam corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both sides have slight play in wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail173,899 miles (+1,249)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,899 miles
    Test number
    901594745563
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre bolt on chassis beam corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both sides have slight play in wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass172,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    172,650 miles
    Test number
    269157675095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail172,650 miles (+6,408)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,650 miles
    Test number
    685277275029
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass166,242 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    166,242 miles
    Test number
    258926733472
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Fail166,242 miles (+4,242)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,242 miles
    Test number
    475016633146
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass162,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    162,000 miles
    Test number
    536895081252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail162,000 miles (+7,008)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,000 miles
    Test number
    429935981260
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass154,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    154,992 miles
    Test number
    562333260246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail154,992 miles (+7,568)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,992 miles
    Test number
    722590860265
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass147,424 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    147,424 miles
    Test number
    153540089270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,188 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    143,188 miles
    Test number
    621372668250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass140,886 miles (+1,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    140,886 miles
    Test number
    544233587281
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass138,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    138,912 miles
    Test number
    390712156246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L2 MGH

Does L2 MGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 MGH expired on 17 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 MGH?
The MOT on L2 MGH expired on 17 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 MGH done?
L2 MGH was recorded at 176,958 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2022, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
Has L2 MGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 MGH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L2 MGH 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 L2 MGH find?
L2 MGH passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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