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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L51 ATTMOT history

L51 ATT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 70,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L51 ATT blue 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 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,190 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 ATT
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
5 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 ATT was last recorded at 70,190 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,542 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
1,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,190 miles
  • 2025 – 69,542 miles
  • 2024 – 68,480 miles
  • 2023 – 67,611 miles
  • 2022 – 66,724 miles
  • 2021 – 65,673 miles
  • 2020 – 64,694 miles
  • 2019 – 63,509 miles
  • 2018 – 62,501 miles
  • 2017 – 61,309 miles
  • 2016 – 60,217 miles
  • 2015 – 59,387 miles
  • 2014 – 58,280 miles
  • 2013 – 57,318 miles
  • 2012 – 56,269 miles
  • 2011 – 54,571 miles
  • 2010 – 52,729 miles
  • 2009 – 50,597 miles
  • 2008 – 49,229 miles
  • 2007 – 46,060 miles
  • 2006 – 43,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,190 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turret

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,190 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    647632794642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,542 miles (+1,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,542 miles
    Test number
    658934815038
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass68,480 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    372489908398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,611 miles (+887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    422659945695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass66,724 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,724 miles
    Test number
    170965965567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail66,721 miles (+1,048)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    166886871326
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central tubular outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by steering box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chassis lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,673 miles (+979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    931630678274
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has slight corrosion

  8. Pass64,694 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,694 miles
    Test number
    864429638334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,509 miles
    Test number
    981445213528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,509 miles (+1,008)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,509 miles
    Test number
    874728378134
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass62,501 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,501 miles
    Test number
    490263987231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,498 miles (+1,189)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    653475815390
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking Fuel lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer chassis X3 Near tubular outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass61,309 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,309 miles
    Test number
    996796445722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,308 miles (+1,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    673972693257
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member at front and upper under radiator (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass60,217 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    837999210196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,387 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    228511615256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,280 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    657037314228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,277 miles (+959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    648003814215
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass57,318 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    539035223233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,314 miles (+1,045)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    477872313235
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass56,269 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    657379902204
    • NoteDrivers seat belt plastic surround missing but working fine
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail56,264 miles (+1,693)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    306108702414
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt plastic surround missing but working fine
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass54,571 miles5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,571 miles
    Test number
    347288001214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle
    • NoteFuel tank filler pipe corroded
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt stalk casing missing
    • NoteOffside rear round out rigger corroded and holed

  24. Fail54,567 miles (+1,838)5 failures5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    479788701203
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle
    • NoteFuel tank filler pipe corroded
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt stalk casing missing
    • NoteOffside rear round out rigger corroded and holed

  25. Pass52,729 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,729 miles
    Test number
    892170710241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,727 miles (+2,130)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    800809100228
    • FailureNearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  27. Pass50,597 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    400598609232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,229 miles (+6)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,229 miles
    Test number
    472946808284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside rear chassis
    • NoteSmall chaff in nearside front outer tyre wall

  29. Fail49,223 miles (+3,163)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    704415208292
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside rear chassis
    • NoteSmall chaff in nearside front outer tyre wall

  30. Pass46,060 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,060 miles
    Test number
    144861407207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,332 miles
    Test number
    180742206279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L51 ATT

Does L51 ATT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 ATT is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 ATT?
The MOT on L51 ATT is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 ATT done?
L51 ATT was recorded at 70,190 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,340 miles a year.
Has L51 ATT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 ATT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L51 ATT 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 L51 ATT find?
L51 ATT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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