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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L43 KSAMOT history

L43 KSA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

L43 KSA 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 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,566 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 KSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
13 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 KSA was last recorded at 124,566 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2024: 116,764 miles, lower than 170,438 miles on 31 Jan 2023.

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
121,294 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,272 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,566 miles
  • 2025 – 121,294 miles
  • 2024 – 116,764 miles
  • 2023 – 170,438 miles
  • 2022 – 168,809 miles
  • 2020 – 165,995 miles
  • 2018 – 163,875 miles
  • 2017 – 159,761 miles
  • 2016 – 155,174 miles
  • 2015 – 150,480 miles
  • 2014 – 148,846 miles
  • 2013 – 100,036 miles
  • 2006 – 100,003 miles
  • 2005 – 100,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,566 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both sides front floor plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside front bump stop axle cap corroded and holes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,566 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,566 miles
    Test number
    137739271767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,294 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,294 miles
    Test number
    773073988886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,764 miles (-53,674)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,764 miles
    Test number
    577404247918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,438 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,438 miles
    Test number
    676203659802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,809 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,809 miles
    Test number
    821699262342
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front floor plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front bump stop axle cap corroded and holes

  6. Fail168,808 miles (+2,813)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,808 miles
    Test number
    878370948017
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded at conector block under servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front floor plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front bump stop axle cap corroded and holes

  7. Pass165,995 miles (+2,120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,995 miles
    Test number
    110680554525
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe at connector block underneath servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle bump stop cap plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front floorplates corroded

  8. Pass163,875 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    163,875 miles
    Test number
    347611198028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,873 miles (+4,112)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,873 miles
    Test number
    671420713625
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass159,761 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    159,761 miles
    Test number
    245191337887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,174 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,174 miles
    Test number
    887178239326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    150,480 miles
    Test number
    725861505115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,480 miles (+1,634)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,480 miles
    Test number
    487390595004
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  14. Pass148,846 miles (+48,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,846 miles
    Test number
    125180694497
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass100,036 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    637067883048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    221579806215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,003 miles (+2)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    972519706202
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass100,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    401017715213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,001 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    672795515287
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Questions about L43 KSA

Does L43 KSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L43 KSA is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L43 KSA?
The MOT on L43 KSA is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L43 KSA done?
L43 KSA was recorded at 124,566 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has L43 KSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 KSA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L43 KSA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L43 KSA find?
L43 KSA passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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