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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L43 OSFMOT history

L43 OSF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L43 OSF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
62,187 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 OSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 OSF was last recorded at 62,187 miles on 28 May 2026, 4,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,005 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,182 miles
Average per year
2,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,187 miles
  • 2024 – 58,005 miles
  • 2023 – 54,116 miles
  • 2022 – 53,595 miles
  • 2020 – 49,479 miles
  • 2019 – 45,553 miles
  • 2018 – 40,102 miles
  • 2017 – 39,909 miles
  • 2016 – 38,805 miles
  • 2015 – 34,221 miles
  • 2014 – 33,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,187 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,187 miles (+4,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,187 miles
    Test number
    967742485468
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,005 miles (+3,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,005 miles
    Test number
    626318116844
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,116 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,116 miles
    Test number
    741843238590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,595 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    944464478042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,479 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,479 miles
    Test number
    931752455920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,553 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,553 miles
    Test number
    716802066800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    209738051656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,102 miles (+193)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,102 miles
    Test number
    606291719814
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass39,909 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    175561007066
    • AdvisoryAdvise on engine oil leak and gearbox oil leak

  10. Pass38,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,805 miles
    Test number
    212269081779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,805 miles (+4,584)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,805 miles
    Test number
    550677843458
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  12. Fail34,221 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,221 miles
    Test number
    376094705456
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  13. Pass34,221 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,221 miles
    Test number
    506664505225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,633 miles
    Test number
    978813004228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L43 OSF

Does L43 OSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L43 OSF is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L43 OSF?
The MOT on L43 OSF is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L43 OSF done?
L43 OSF was recorded at 62,187 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,410 miles a year.
Has L43 OSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 OSF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L43 OSF 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 OSF find?
L43 OSF passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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