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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L42 FPPMOT history

L42 FPP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

L42 FPP 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 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,195 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 FPP
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
13 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 FPP was last recorded at 124,195 miles on 30 May 2026, 1,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,930 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,265 miles
Average per year
1,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,195 miles
  • 2025 – 122,930 miles
  • 2024 – 122,699 miles
  • 2023 – 121,396 miles
  • 2022 – 121,095 miles
  • 2021 – 120,193 miles
  • 2020 – 120,190 miles
  • 2016 – 120,078 miles
  • 2015 – 119,738 miles
  • 2014 – 119,266 miles
  • 2013 – 118,739 miles
  • 2011 – 117,276 miles
  • 2010 – 115,850 miles
  • 2009 – 112,019 miles
  • 2008 – 108,132 miles
  • 2007 – 103,341 miles
  • 2006 – 99,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,195 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.

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,195 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,195 miles
    Test number
    394414637960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,930 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,930 miles
    Test number
    294141540912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,699 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,699 miles
    Test number
    385982779536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,396 miles (+301)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,396 miles
    Test number
    116916652412
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,095 miles (+24)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,095 miles
    Test number
    194418488344
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail121,071 miles (+878)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,071 miles
    Test number
    445602113394
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass120,193 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,193 miles
    Test number
    998814823563
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,190 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    461681514482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,078 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    245645572594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,072 miles (+334)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,072 miles
    Test number
    425366634113
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside chassis outriggers (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass119,738 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,738 miles
    Test number
    958074545210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,717 miles (+451)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,717 miles
    Test number
    249551435286
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass119,266 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,266 miles
    Test number
    305814934432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,251 miles (+512)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,251 miles
    Test number
    789257624246
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass118,739 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    389072833403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,276 miles (+1,426)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    117,276 miles
    Test number
    365360851238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteInner face of offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

  17. Pass115,850 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    932637940269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,830 miles (+3,811)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,830 miles
    Test number
    543689330241
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Pass112,019 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,019 miles
    Test number
    542471059210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,132 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    108,132 miles
    Test number
    170802268268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,341 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    290155557238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    231912946223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L42 FPP

Does L42 FPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 FPP is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L42 FPP?
The MOT on L42 FPP is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L42 FPP done?
L42 FPP was recorded at 124,195 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 1,256 miles a year.
Has L42 FPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 FPP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L42 FPP 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 L42 FPP find?
L42 FPP passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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