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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L49 KSAMOT history

L49 KSA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 173,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

L49 KSA 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 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
173,533 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 KSA
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
11 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 KSA was last recorded at 173,533 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 2,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2015: 15,357 miles, lower than 153,339 miles on 12 Jul 2014.

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
171,035 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,498 miles
Average per year
2,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,533 miles
  • 2023 – 171,035 miles
  • 2022 – 170,852 miles
  • 2021 – 170,362 miles
  • 2020 – 170,259 miles
  • 2019 – 169,338 miles
  • 2018 – 167,875 miles
  • 2017 – 157,075 miles
  • 2016 – 154,917 miles
  • 2015 – 15,357 miles
  • 2014 – 153,339 miles
  • 2013 – 152,041 miles
  • 2011 – 145,395 miles
  • 2010 – 144,749 miles
  • 2009 – 139,682 miles
  • 2008 – 134,549 miles
  • 2007 – 129,113 miles
  • 2006 – 123,731 miles
  • 2005 – 118,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,533 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    173,533 miles
    Test number
    727892277210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail173,533 miles (+2,498)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,533 miles
    Test number
    249234697400
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass171,035 miles (+43)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    171,035 miles
    Test number
    327501371528
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Fail170,992 miles (+140)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,992 miles
    Test number
    462011746524
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass170,852 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,852 miles
    Test number
    547131190591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,833 miles (+471)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,833 miles
    Test number
    618002167810
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass170,362 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,362 miles
    Test number
    754546332722
    • AdvisoryMultiple welding repairs covered in underseal

  8. Fail170,354 miles (+95)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,354 miles
    Test number
    351720318561
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure bolt loose and mounting area rotten (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached a safety critical component (braking, steering or suspension system component) is not safely attached at its fixing or to an associated component (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass170,259 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    170,259 miles
    Test number
    426381458182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail170,227 miles (+889)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,227 miles
    Test number
    482071150028
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass169,338 miles (+1,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    169,338 miles
    Test number
    791250832214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded

  12. Pass167,875 miles (+10,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,875 miles
    Test number
    846335438024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass157,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,075 miles
    Test number
    126379237017
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Fail157,075 miles (+2,158)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,075 miles
    Test number
    646138890412
    • FailureFuel system component leaking return pipes (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass154,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    154,917 miles
    Test number
    699221692790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail154,917 miles (+139,560)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,917 miles
    Test number
    966012978163
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass15,357 miles (-137,982)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    15,357 miles
    Test number
    606982445044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass153,339 miles (+1,298)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,339 miles
    Test number
    536013094120
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAt the time of a test vehicle not fully inspected due to cover with under sill

  19. Pass152,041 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    152,041 miles
    Test number
    229980133429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass145,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    145,395 miles
    Test number
    346260371499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail145,395 miles (+646)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,395 miles
    Test number
    306739361402
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass144,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    574763670252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail144,749 miles (+5,067)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    831180170267
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass139,682 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    139,682 miles
    Test number
    183461419292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteGENERAL CHASSSIS & UNDERBODY RUSTY.
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  25. Fail139,682 miles (+5,133)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,682 miles
    Test number
    420700819218
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteGENERAL CHASSSIS & UNDERBODY RUSTY.
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  26. Pass134,549 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    441878098182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass129,113 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    129,113 miles
    Test number
    443680897180
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFRONT PANARD ROD FIXING TO AXLE GEETING WEAK.

  28. Fail129,113 miles (+5,382)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,113 miles
    Test number
    554270597192
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFRONT PANARD ROD FIXING TO AXLE GEETING WEAK.

  29. Pass123,731 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    364709416493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass118,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    961283715220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail118,204 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    410581885158
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L49 KSA

Does L49 KSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L49 KSA expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L49 KSA?
The MOT on L49 KSA expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L49 KSA done?
L49 KSA was recorded at 173,533 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 2,948 miles a year.
Has L49 KSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 KSA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L49 KSA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L49 KSA find?
L49 KSA passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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