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Black · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L34 RHJMOT history

L34 RHJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 301,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

L34 RHJ black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
301,400 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L34 RHJ
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
28 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L34 RHJ was last recorded at 301,400 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 16,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,324 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
16,076 miles
Average per year
9,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 301,400 miles
  • 2021 – 285,324 miles
  • 2020 – 269,738 miles
  • 2019 – 249,850 miles
  • 2018 – 239,218 miles
  • 2017 – 226,721 miles
  • 2016 – 210,733 miles
  • 2015 – 186,725 miles
  • 2014 – 175,271 miles
  • 2012 – 172,227 miles
  • 2011 – 161,451 miles
  • 2010 – 151,064 miles
  • 2009 – 150,466 miles
  • 2008 – 149,455 miles
  • 2007 – 148,331 miles
  • 2006 – 145,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail301,400 miles
  • DangerousBrake pad(s) incorrectly mounted n/s pin lose (1.1.13 (c))
  • DangerousVehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering all parts of chassia / chassia in need of replacment (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front wheel bearing
  • AdvisorySplit in steering box drop arm rubber boot

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail301,400 miles (+16,076)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,400 miles
    Test number
    960936683785
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) incorrectly mounted n/s pin lose (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousVehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering all parts of chassia / chassia in need of replacment (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySplit in steering box drop arm rubber boot

  2. Pass285,324 miles (+15,586)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    285,324 miles
    Test number
    412621946269
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass269,738 miles (+19,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    269,738 miles
    Test number
    852065835372
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt mounting corroded not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub sill wheeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Section of chassis corroded in poor condition adjacent to spring
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear axle

  4. Pass249,850 miles (+10,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    249,850 miles
    Test number
    205477870006
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass239,218 miles (+12,497)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    239,218 miles
    Test number
    801794461558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass226,721 miles (+15,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    226,721 miles
    Test number
    678773728344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear axle ball joint

  7. Pass210,733 miles (+24,008)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    210,733 miles
    Test number
    277700787571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,725 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    186,725 miles
    Test number
    576118125118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,271 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    175,271 miles
    Test number
    995482964172
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle has generall underside corrosion

  10. Fail175,271 miles (+3,044)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,271 miles
    Test number
    166740364144
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle has generall underside corrosion

  11. Pass172,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    172,227 miles
    Test number
    617855332343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail172,227 miles (+10,776)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,227 miles
    Test number
    446082522348
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail161,451 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,451 miles
    Test number
    158132221326
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  14. Pass161,451 miles (+10,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    161,451 miles
    Test number
    275022221397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,064 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    151,064 miles
    Test number
    793110830347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail151,060 miles (+594)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,060 miles
    Test number
    174592320320
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFlakey corrosion on centre to rear chassis
    • NoteSlight marking on drivers seat belt webbing
    • NoteSlight perishing on o/s/r tyre
    • NoteUnable to open n/s/r door from inside or out side

  17. Pass150,466 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    150,466 miles
    Test number
    134303079211
    • NoteAdvisorys on test 320760669252

  18. Fail150,455 miles (+1,000)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,455 miles
    Test number
    320760669252
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • NoteFlakey corrosion on all chassis areas
    • NoteFlakey corrosion on back exhaust
    • NoteSlight detiriation in o/s/f mirror.
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

  19. Pass149,455 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    149,455 miles
    Test number
    821265738284
    • NoteAdvisories as per mot test no 724883338259

  20. Fail149,455 miles (+1,124)4 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,455 miles
    Test number
    724883338259
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteFlakey corrosion on all chassis areas
    • NoteSlight marking on both frount seat belt webbings
    • NoteUnable to axcess o/s centre and o/s outer seat belts

  21. Pass148,331 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    148,331 miles
    Test number
    162952877195
    • NoteSame advisories as test no 321859367169

  22. Fail148,322 miles (+2,419)14 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,322 miles
    Test number
    321859367169
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSlight marking on both frount seat belt webbings

  23. Fail145,903 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,903 miles
    Test number
    132426986108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass145,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    145,903 miles
    Test number
    243286986158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L34 RHJ

Does L34 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L34 RHJ expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L34 RHJ?
The MOT on L34 RHJ expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L34 RHJ done?
L34 RHJ was recorded at 301,400 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 9,510 miles a year.
Has L34 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L34 RHJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L34 RHJ 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 L34 RHJ find?
L34 RHJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted n/s pin lose; vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering all parts of chassia / chassia in need of replacment; shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear top bushes, and 2 more.

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