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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L38 KSAMOT history

L38 KSA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L38 KSA white 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,742 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 KSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 KSA was last recorded at 179,742 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2011: 134,307 miles, lower than 152,242 miles on 24 Feb 2010.

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
176,945 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,797 miles
Average per year
2,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,742 miles
  • 2025 – 176,945 miles
  • 2024 – 174,992 miles
  • 2023 – 169,906 miles
  • 2022 – 163,069 miles
  • 2021 – 158,878 miles
  • 2020 – 152,913 miles
  • 2017 – 148,928 miles
  • 2016 – 144,389 miles
  • 2015 – 139,018 miles
  • 2014 – 136,645 miles
  • 2013 – 136,045 miles
  • 2012 – 134,930 miles
  • 2011 – 134,307 miles
  • 2010 – 152,242 miles
  • 2009 – 130,178 miles
  • 2008 – 127,691 miles
  • 2007 – 124,036 miles
  • 2006 – 120,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,742 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable all bushes on all steering componants slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,742 miles (+2,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,742 miles
    Test number
    524466234590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass176,945 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    176,945 miles
    Test number
    397256029656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail176,920 miles (+1,928)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,920 miles
    Test number
    628748290550
    • MajorFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Seat belt missing middle (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass174,992 miles (+5,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,992 miles
    Test number
    313005807452
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at transferer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,906 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    169,906 miles
    Test number
    844608466574
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable all bushes on all steering componants slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail169,905 miles (+6,836)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,905 miles
    Test number
    399612822280
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil from hub (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested oil on discs (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable all bushes on all steering componants slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,069 miles (+4,191)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,069 miles
    Test number
    180619502132
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod at front of axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,878 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,878 miles
    Test number
    147189664664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,913 miles (+3,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,913 miles
    Test number
    311882849781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end nearest steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

  10. Pass148,928 miles (+4,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,928 miles
    Test number
    415967193005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play at front wheels

  11. Pass144,389 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,389 miles
    Test number
    609847476694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,384 miles (+5,366)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,384 miles
    Test number
    831134638423
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play at wheel

  13. Pass139,018 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,018 miles
    Test number
    683951881867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,645 miles (+600)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    136,645 miles
    Test number
    668836214042
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear prop shaft rear u/j has slight play

  15. Pass136,045 miles (+1,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    136,045 miles
    Test number
    879286883087
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Pass134,930 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    134,930 miles
    Test number
    198918952417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,307 miles (-17,935)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    134,307 miles
    Test number
    158395851005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass152,242 miles (+22,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    152,242 miles
    Test number
    740355650009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,178 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    130,178 miles
    Test number
    493538959007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,691 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    882359358056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,036 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    124,036 miles
    Test number
    362180267014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass120,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    120,008 miles
    Test number
    741022356060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 KSA

Does L38 KSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 KSA is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 KSA?
The MOT on L38 KSA is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 KSA done?
L38 KSA was recorded at 179,742 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,899 miles a year.
Has L38 KSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 KSA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L38 KSA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L38 KSA find?
L38 KSA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rod ball joint has slight play.

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