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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L45 LFOMOT history

L45 LFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

L45 LFO blue 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 24 Apr 2024
Mileage
89,791 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 LFO
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
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 LFO was last recorded at 89,791 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2008: 100,002 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 7 Aug 2007.
  • 27 Apr 2010: 61,043 miles, lower than 100,004 miles on 11 Nov 2009.

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
89,781 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,791 miles
  • 2022 – 87,627 miles
  • 2021 – 85,341 miles
  • 2018 – 84,052 miles
  • 2017 – 80,895 miles
  • 2016 – 78,459 miles
  • 2015 – 76,323 miles
  • 2014 – 72,660 miles
  • 2012 – 72,636 miles
  • 2011 – 67,382 miles
  • 2010 – 61,043 miles
  • 2009 – 100,004 miles
  • 2008 – 100,002 miles
  • 2007 – 100,008 miles
  • 2006 – 98,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,791 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.

  • Slight weep from steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,791 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,791 miles
    Test number
    320212373416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,781 miles (+2,154)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    947718864101
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering column shaft deformed bent and rubbing suspension (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass87,627 miles (+2,286)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    767450644957
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,341 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,341 miles
    Test number
    247662059744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,333 miles3 dangerous8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,333 miles
    Test number
    416288006016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Centre (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam on flash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    868454462014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,052 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    248993740248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,895 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    788774406249
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering box

  9. Fail80,890 miles (+2,431)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,890 miles
    Test number
    158919595543
    • FailureCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rusty bulkhead, hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering box

  10. Pass78,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    559278256302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,459 miles (+2,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    239895832962
    • FailureFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle x2 (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  12. Pass76,323 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    806201435148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,660 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,660 miles
    Test number
    218865734417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,656 miles (+20)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,656 miles
    Test number
    829373534114
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront tyres badly craked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly craked

  15. Fail72,636 miles (+5,254)2 dangerous14 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    607105802287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront n/s swivel seal leaking
    • NoteFront o/s tyre wall cracked
    • NotePower steering pipes have slight oil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteSlight play in front c arm bushes

  16. Pass67,382 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    176297321123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,043 miles (-38,961)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,043 miles
    Test number
    293297110439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,004 miles (+2)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,004 miles
    Test number
    892225819354
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass100,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    400690948327
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail100,002 miles (-6)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    292647038331
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass100,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    982019717275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,008 miles (+1,246)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    541598317216
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass98,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,762 miles
    Test number
    343334216252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  24. Fail98,762 miles6 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,762 miles
    Test number
    373603416272
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteImbalance to rear brakes
    • NoteOffside front hub seal leaking
    • NoteOffside front tyre low

Questions about L45 LFO

Does L45 LFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L45 LFO expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L45 LFO?
The MOT on L45 LFO expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L45 LFO done?
L45 LFO was recorded at 89,791 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023.
Has L45 LFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 LFO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L45 LFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L45 LFO find?
L45 LFO passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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