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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L48 VSMMOT history

L48 VSM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L48 VSM 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,134 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 VSM
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
22 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 VSM was last recorded at 128,134 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 8,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,047 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,087 miles
Average per year
4,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,134 miles
  • 2024 – 120,047 miles
  • 2023 – 109,995 miles
  • 2019 – 109,953 miles
  • 2018 – 105,802 miles
  • 2017 – 100,999 miles
  • 2016 – 90,885 miles
  • 2015 – 84,241 miles
  • 2014 – 77,210 miles
  • 2013 – 68,103 miles
  • 2012 – 58,726 miles
  • 2011 – 54,509 miles
  • 2010 – 52,586 miles
  • 2009 – 51,860 miles
  • 2008 – 50,873 miles
  • 2007 – 49,248 miles
  • 2006 – 45,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,134 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under body healivy underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,134 miles (+8,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,134 miles
    Test number
    897866818072
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,047 miles (+10,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,047 miles
    Test number
    311993417411
    • AdvisoryChassis weakened by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,995 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,995 miles
    Test number
    679939195996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body healivy underseal

  4. Fail109,994 miles (+41)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,994 miles
    Test number
    583595276062
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body healivy underseal

  5. Fail109,953 miles (+4,151)3 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,953 miles
    Test number
    851713515729
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass105,802 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    122526282200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,774 miles (+4,775)3 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,774 miles
    Test number
    148947840056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,999 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,999 miles
    Test number
    715342396343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,764 miles (+9,879)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    117649898982
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHorn switch broken but still working

  10. Pass90,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    360272658458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail90,885 miles (+6,644)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    259029823549
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass84,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    868830272008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,241 miles (+7,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    175297024306
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass77,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    555517594242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,210 miles (+9,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    658247794286
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass68,103 miles (+9,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,103 miles
    Test number
    305928693283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass58,726 miles (+4,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,726 miles
    Test number
    428267672297
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass54,509 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,509 miles
    Test number
    569241301328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail54,508 miles (+1,922)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    268299691262
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass52,586 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    931445590246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,568 miles (+708)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    402581370277
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail51,860 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,860 miles
    Test number
    313465379494
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass51,860 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,860 miles
    Test number
    324395079431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,873 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,873 miles
    Test number
    263648888225
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass50,873 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,873 miles
    Test number
    803698188241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,248 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,248 miles
    Test number
    250563167201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    553587876277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L48 VSM

Does L48 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 VSM is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L48 VSM?
The MOT on L48 VSM is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L48 VSM done?
L48 VSM was recorded at 128,134 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,174 miles a year.
Has L48 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 VSM has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L48 VSM 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 VSM find?
L48 VSM passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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