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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,494 cc

L35 CWOMOT history

L35 CWO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 2,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L35 CWO blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
2,876 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L35 CWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
26 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L35 CWO was last recorded at 2,876 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2025: 1,831 miles, lower than 106,999 miles on 30 Sept 2024.

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
2,866 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 2,876 miles
  • 2025 – 1,831 miles
  • 2024 – 106,999 miles
  • 2023 – 105,900 miles
  • 2022 – 104,000 miles
  • 2021 – 103,666 miles
  • 2020 – 102,000 miles
  • 2019 – 101,008 miles
  • 2018 – 100,261 miles
  • 2017 – 99,084 miles
  • 2016 – 95,931 miles
  • 2015 – 92,678 miles
  • 2014 – 88,150 miles
  • 2013 – 85,547 miles
  • 2012 – 83,777 miles
  • 2010 – 78,977 miles
  • 2009 – 68,795 miles
  • 2008 – 63,191 miles
  • 2007 – 61,084 miles
  • 2006 – 58,611 miles
  • 2005 – 55,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,876 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    2,876 miles
    Test number
    220498345982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail2,866 miles (+1,035)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,866 miles
    Test number
    666816787380
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass1,831 miles (-105,168)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    1,831 miles
    Test number
    339240850408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,999 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    333934782312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,900 miles (+1,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,900 miles
    Test number
    420293239596
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine ,gearbox ,front diff ,and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass104,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    908486097955
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail104,000 miles (+334)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    520851156678
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass103,666 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,666 miles
    Test number
    505032056239
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail103,660 miles (+1,660)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,660 miles
    Test number
    193977677316
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn all discs seriously worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass102,000 miles (+992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,000 miles
    Test number
    402065814453
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,008 miles (+747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,008 miles
    Test number
    342009890810
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disks corroded

  12. Pass100,261 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,261 miles
    Test number
    321454199552
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake disks slightly corroded

  13. Fail100,232 miles (+1,148)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,232 miles
    Test number
    795473883576
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake disks corroded

  14. Pass99,084 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,084 miles
    Test number
    787922864692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    505779980505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,931 miles (+3,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    770951987450
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  17. Pass92,678 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,678 miles
    Test number
    600527999692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,150 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,150 miles
    Test number
    105377494275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,547 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    265120983068
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  20. Fail85,543 miles1 dangerous8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,543 miles
    Test number
    359287373092
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    799935392002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,777 miles (+4,800)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,777 miles
    Test number
    135356982002
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFRONT BUMPER CORRODED

  23. Pass78,977 miles (+10,182)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    894491640366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,795 miles (+5,604)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    380815299452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe held on with cable ties

  25. Pass63,191 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    681123688269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,020 miles (+1,936)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,020 miles
    Test number
    920114678266
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s drag link rubber gaiter split open
    • NoteSlight wear in steering damper bush

  27. Pass61,084 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    564364187231
    • NoteOil light on

  28. Fail61,076 miles (+2,465)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    333582087416
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil light on

  29. Pass58,611 miles (+3,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,611 miles
    Test number
    494283686264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass55,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    563088275228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L35 CWO

Does L35 CWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L35 CWO is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L35 CWO?
The MOT on L35 CWO is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L35 CWO done?
L35 CWO was recorded at 2,876 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026.
Has L35 CWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L35 CWO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L35 CWO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L35 CWO find?
L35 CWO passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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