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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

L48 CVKMOT history

L48 CVK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 206,972 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L48 CVK 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
206,972 km
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,959 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 CVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 CVK was last recorded at 206,972 km on 3 Mar 2026, 49 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2019: 178,305 km, lower than 186,485 km on 25 May 2018.

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
206,923 km · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
49 km
Average per year
5,959 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,972 km
  • 2025 – 203,575 km
  • 2024 – 199,620 km
  • 2023 – 195,575 km
  • 2021 – 191,491 km
  • 2019 – 178,305 km
  • 2018 – 186,485 km
  • 2016 – 169,728 km
  • 2014 – 140,064 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,972 km

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.

  • Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,972 km (+49)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    206,972 km
    Test number
    405541688863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail206,923 km (+3,348)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,923 km
    Test number
    500669870322
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass203,575 km (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    203,575 km
    Test number
    153763026577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass199,620 km (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    199,620 km
    Test number
    391605731083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass195,575 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    195,575 km
    Test number
    728970406607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail195,575 km (+4,084)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,575 km
    Test number
    994783959166
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  7. Pass191,491 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    191,491 km
    Test number
    290201566834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass189,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,158 miles
    Test number
    308432666464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail189,158 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,158 miles
    Test number
    106170371037
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass178,305 km (-8,180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,305 km
    Test number
    453927999982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass186,485 km
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    186,485 km
    Test number
    609421209579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail186,485 km3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,485 km
    Test number
    666146847411
    • DangerousBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass181,391 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    181,391 miles
    Test number
    244177272488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail181,389 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,389 miles
    Test number
    107704156847
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  15. Pass169,728 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    169,728 km
    Test number
    434292807946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass154,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    154,320 miles
    Test number
    928126254511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail154,320 miles (+14,200)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,320 miles
    Test number
    633081473380
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc inner face corroded

  18. Pass140,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    140,120 miles
    Test number
    438776644452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,064 km1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,064 km
    Test number
    559904944364
    • DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass122,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    122,978 miles
    Test number
    796382333374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail122,978 miles (+15,916)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,978 miles
    Test number
    407552833432
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass107,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    107,062 miles
    Test number
    858714552308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L48 CVK

Does L48 CVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 CVK is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L48 CVK?
The MOT on L48 CVK is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L48 CVK done?
L48 CVK was recorded at 206,972 km at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,959 km a year.
Has L48 CVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 CVK has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L48 CVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L48 CVK find?
L48 CVK passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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