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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L38 LHKMOT history

L38 LHK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L38 LHK green 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 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,407 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 LHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 LHK was last recorded at 97,407 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,721 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,686 miles
Average per year
2,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,407 miles
  • 2025 – 94,721 miles
  • 2024 – 93,410 miles
  • 2023 – 92,287 miles
  • 2022 – 90,509 miles
  • 2021 – 88,707 miles
  • 2019 – 86,508 miles
  • 2018 – 83,617 miles
  • 2017 – 81,411 miles
  • 2016 – 77,602 miles
  • 2015 – 74,837 miles
  • 2014 – 73,597 miles
  • 2013 – 70,971 miles
  • 2012 – 68,686 miles
  • 2011 – 66,138 miles
  • 2010 – 63,752 miles
  • 2009 – 61,074 miles
  • 2008 – 58,364 miles
  • 2007 – 55,508 miles
  • 2006 – 51,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,407 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,407 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    599555583060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,721 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    897728203761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,410 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    149662066710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,287 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    392097273446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    158768210349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail90,509 miles (+1,802)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    862427606627
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass88,707 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    785257500922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    712960653261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,508 miles (+2,891)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    328396717031
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass83,617 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    920211545100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,411 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    724656369295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,602 miles (+2,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    118268541149
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass74,837 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    106711775108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,597 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    398915384187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,971 miles (+2,285)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,971 miles
    Test number
    245656483180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  16. Pass68,686 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    648466382137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear differential leak

  17. Fail68,686 miles (+2,548)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    225135782140
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear differential leak

  18. Pass66,138 miles (+2,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,138 miles
    Test number
    915925081149
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass63,752 miles (+2,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    200718280183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass61,074 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    201393289155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,364 miles (+2,856)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,364 miles
    Test number
    871142578113
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass55,508 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,508 miles
    Test number
    174310487115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,692 miles
    Test number
    643430676155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 LHK

Does L38 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 LHK is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 LHK?
The MOT on L38 LHK is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 LHK done?
L38 LHK was recorded at 97,407 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,266 miles a year.
Has L38 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 LHK has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L38 LHK 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 L38 LHK find?
L38 LHK passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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