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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L43 LFOMOT history

L43 LFO is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

L43 LFO 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 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
158,171 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 LFO
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 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 LFO was last recorded at 158,171 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,215 miles · 20 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
956 miles
Average per year
2,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 158,171 miles
  • 2020 – 157,215 miles
  • 2018 – 155,676 miles
  • 2017 – 155,290 miles
  • 2016 – 154,791 miles
  • 2015 – 153,124 miles
  • 2014 – 151,963 miles
  • 2012 – 150,093 miles
  • 2011 – 147,087 miles
  • 2010 – 143,578 miles
  • 2009 – 139,746 miles
  • 2008 – 130,877 miles
  • 2007 – 125,221 miles
  • 2006 – 121,173 miles
  • 2005 – 117,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,171 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,171 miles (+956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,171 miles
    Test number
    852182461638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass157,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    157,215 miles
    Test number
    874093932559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,215 miles (+1,539)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,215 miles
    Test number
    392568616459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

  4. Pass155,676 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,676 miles
    Test number
    533847171458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,290 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,290 miles
    Test number
    916497018818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,791 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    154,791 miles
    Test number
    415078564129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,124 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,124 miles
    Test number
    527618225051
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass153,124 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    153,124 miles
    Test number
    907338225045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,963 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    151,963 miles
    Test number
    127554334066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,093 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    150,093 miles
    Test number
    229389942372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,087 miles (+3,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    147,087 miles
    Test number
    826323551300
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass143,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    143,578 miles
    Test number
    181236520358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    302377810360
    • FailureFront Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass139,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    139,746 miles
    Test number
    480868039303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    351965629327
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass130,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    310228918307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    294927818370
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass125,221 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    125,221 miles
    Test number
    894111047382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass121,173 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    121,173 miles
    Test number
    464369636432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail121,077 miles (+3,729)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,077 miles
    Test number
    242542236336
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass117,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    117,348 miles
    Test number
    443216745439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail117,348 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,348 miles
    Test number
    273309435327
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L43 LFO

Does L43 LFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L43 LFO expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L43 LFO?
The MOT on L43 LFO expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L43 LFO done?
L43 LFO was recorded at 158,171 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 2,549 miles a year.
Has L43 LFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 LFO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L43 LFO 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 L43 LFO find?
L43 LFO passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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