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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L39 KSAMOT history

L39 KSA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

L39 KSA red 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 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
174,955 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L39 KSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L39 KSA was last recorded at 174,955 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 10,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,246 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,709 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,955 miles
  • 2024 – 164,246 miles
  • 2023 – 153,200 miles
  • 2022 – 151,616 miles
  • 2021 – 144,070 miles
  • 2019 – 132,735 miles
  • 2018 – 131,295 miles
  • 2017 – 131,293 miles
  • 2016 – 124,855 miles
  • 2011 – 121,213 miles
  • 2010 – 118,811 miles
  • 2009 – 116,365 miles
  • 2008 – 112,527 miles
  • 2007 – 109,538 miles
  • 2006 – 105,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,955 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.

  • Bumpstops missing rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside front hubseal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,955 miles (+10,709)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,955 miles
    Test number
    171221341286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,246 miles (+11,046)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,246 miles
    Test number
    806846288459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,200 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,200 miles
    Test number
    417366377051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,616 miles (+7,546)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,616 miles
    Test number
    451838007079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,070 miles (+11,335)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,070 miles
    Test number
    971584382177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,735 miles
    Test number
    394131098435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail132,735 miles (+1,440)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,735 miles
    Test number
    633300302743
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,295 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,295 miles
    Test number
    828989713186
    • AdvisoryBumpstops missing rear
    • AdvisoryNearside front hubseal leaking

  9. Fail131,293 miles (+9)1 dangerous12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,293 miles
    Test number
    816156176522
    • DangerousOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting demolished (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested UNFIT FOR ROAD DUE TO CORROSION (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering chassis around front outrigga (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear near rear valance (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and offside were bump stops are (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chalked around offside front out rigga (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis along and around offside outrigga (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis aboe shocker mounting and cracked along top (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear near rear valance (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member to chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryUNFIT FOR ROAD USE DUE TO CORROSION
    • AdvisoryBumpstops missing rear
    • AdvisoryNearside front hubseal leaking

  10. Pass131,284 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,284 miles
    Test number
    616589209983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,855 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    293178141965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    121,213 miles
    Test number
    579280381180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,213 miles (+2,402)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,213 miles
    Test number
    505165971199
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass118,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    118,811 miles
    Test number
    473576860134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,811 miles (+2,446)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,811 miles
    Test number
    620996060125
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass116,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,365 miles
    Test number
    512890269114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,365 miles (+3,838)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,365 miles
    Test number
    834620169166
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront bumper corroded

  18. Fail112,527 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    681594968109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass112,527 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    732344068171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    444483967188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    684683367160
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass105,829 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    105,829 miles
    Test number
    231825466100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,827 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,827 miles
    Test number
    240704466179
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteRear bump stops missing

Questions about L39 KSA

Does L39 KSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L39 KSA expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L39 KSA?
The MOT on L39 KSA expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L39 KSA done?
L39 KSA was recorded at 174,955 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has L39 KSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L39 KSA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L39 KSA 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 L39 KSA find?
L39 KSA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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