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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L48 KSAMOT history

L48 KSA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

L48 KSA 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 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,103 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 KSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 KSA was last recorded at 159,103 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 2,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,006 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,097 miles
Average per year
2,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,103 miles
  • 2024 – 157,006 miles
  • 2023 – 155,968 miles
  • 2022 – 154,760 miles
  • 2021 – 152,900 miles
  • 2020 – 150,918 miles
  • 2019 – 149,400 miles
  • 2018 – 146,143 miles
  • 2017 – 145,614 miles
  • 2014 – 142,903 miles
  • 2012 – 135,551 miles
  • 2011 – 130,018 miles
  • 2010 – 124,367 miles
  • 2008 – 118,995 miles
  • 2007 – 115,171 miles
  • 2006 – 110,714 miles
  • 2005 – 103,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,103 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.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,103 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,103 miles
    Test number
    795983377033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,006 miles
    Test number
    938025908190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,006 miles (+1,038)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,006 miles
    Test number
    348152652642
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,968 miles
    Test number
    551179004608
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail155,968 miles (+1,208)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,968 miles
    Test number
    674375034182
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass154,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,760 miles
    Test number
    232215237852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail154,760 miles (+1,860)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,760 miles
    Test number
    751381952584
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass152,900 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,900 miles
    Test number
    667277382534
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres, worn on centre of tread
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked due to rear of vehicle full

  9. Fail152,900 miles (+1,982)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,900 miles
    Test number
    456236687652
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres, worn on centre of tread
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked due to rear of vehicle full

  10. Pass150,918 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,918 miles
    Test number
    912734442077
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail150,918 miles (+1,518)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,918 miles
    Test number
    968865201337
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass149,400 miles (+3,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,400 miles
    Test number
    302625680158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass146,143 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,143 miles
    Test number
    751904136011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,134 miles (+520)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,134 miles
    Test number
    441247934198
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass145,614 miles (+2,711)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,614 miles
    Test number
    208116219396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount prescribed area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rear lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryUnderside has general corrosion but not excessive

  16. Pass142,903 miles (+7,352)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    142,903 miles
    Test number
    108599104476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDampness at steering box and dampness at hubs

  17. Pass135,551 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    135,551 miles
    Test number
    239406252188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    130,018 miles
    Test number
    735778891092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail130,018 miles (+5,651)4 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,018 miles
    Test number
    107458791471
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • DangerousAll 4 tyres starting to crack on tread and sidewall
    • DangerousFluid dampness at steering box
    • DangerousRear bump stops missing on rear chassie
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to wear

  20. Pass124,367 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    124,367 miles
    Test number
    922907440085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,995 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    553814438263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,171 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    115,171 miles
    Test number
    770313337237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,714 miles (+6,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    110,714 miles
    Test number
    330547836296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass103,811 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    310401825288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L48 KSA

Does L48 KSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 KSA is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L48 KSA?
The MOT on L48 KSA is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L48 KSA done?
L48 KSA was recorded at 159,103 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 2,737 miles a year.
Has L48 KSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 KSA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L48 KSA 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 L48 KSA find?
L48 KSA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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