Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L51 CWOMOT history
L51 CWO is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 226,114 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 226,114 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 1,933 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L51 CWO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 7 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L51 CWO was last recorded at 226,114 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 225,825 miles · 14 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 289 miles
- Average per year
- 1,933 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 226,114 miles
- 2025 – 225,825 miles
- 2023 – 225,171 miles
- 2022 – 224,499 miles
- 2020 – 223,384 miles
- 2019 – 221,890 miles
- 2018 – 221,364 miles
- 2017 – 221,026 miles
- 2016 – 219,645 miles
- 2014 – 219,628 miles
- 2013 – 214,240 miles
- 2012 – 213,847 miles
- 2011 – 213,162 miles
- 2010 – 210,382 miles
- 2009 – 205,954 miles
- 2008 – 202,224 miles
- 2007 – 195,197 miles
- 2006 – 187,808 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,114 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outrigger slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryTransfer box has a slight oil leak
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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,114 miles (+289)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 226,114 miles
- Test number
- 233483001116
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outrigger slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTransfer box has a slight oil leak
Pass225,825 miles (+654)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 225,825 miles
- Test number
- 544876846044
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo to downpipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer position lamp intermittent but inner position lamp working on the main headlamp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTransfer box leaking slightly
Pass225,171 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 225,171 miles
- Test number
- 795774652859
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner door skins corroded
Fail225,171 miles (+672)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,171 miles
- Test number
- 933282400340
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner door skins corroded
Pass224,499 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 224,499 miles
- Test number
- 848422202455
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe clamp damaged, corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll door skins slightly corroded
Fail224,499 miles (+1,115)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,499 miles
- Test number
- 108906679220
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working both rears inc stop lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jets blocked and pump (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe clamp damaged, corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll door skins slightly corroded
Pass223,384 miles (+1,494)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 223,384 miles
- Test number
- 711794530810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 221,890 miles
- Test number
- 550934700106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail221,890 miles (+526)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,890 miles
- Test number
- 506983318722
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass221,364 miles (+338)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 221,364 miles
- Test number
- 222984904774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,026 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 221,026 miles
- Test number
- 498420469789
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass219,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 219,645 miles
- Test number
- 760744468602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail219,645 miles (+17)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,645 miles
- Test number
- 206460796934
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass219,628 miles (+5,388)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 219,628 miles
- Test number
- 369916414319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass214,240 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 214,240 miles
- Test number
- 308382213349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteHevely soild with mud
Fail214,240 miles (+393)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,240 miles
- Test number
- 467965903351
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteHevely soild with mud
Pass213,847 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 213,847 miles
- Test number
- 137495732100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail213,847 miles (+685)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,847 miles
- Test number
- 217375832163
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass213,162 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 213,162 miles
- Test number
- 655221531176
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail213,162 miles (+2,780)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,162 miles
- Test number
- 816550231122
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Fail210,382 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,382 miles
- Test number
- 234006620182
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass210,382 miles (+4,428)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 210,382 miles
- Test number
- 522706820107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,954 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 205,954 miles
- Test number
- 111456399421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,906 miles (+3,682)5 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,906 miles
- Test number
- 440186989061
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass202,224 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 202,224 miles
- Test number
- 682553068065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,221 miles (+7,024)14 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,221 miles
- Test number
- 350809658080
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureSteering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Pass195,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 195,197 miles
- Test number
- 304746067010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,197 miles (+7,389)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,197 miles
- Test number
- 291335967018
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass187,808 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 187,808 miles
- Test number
- 140387486041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,789 miles9 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,789 miles
- Test number
- 162607966427
- FailureFront Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about L51 CWO
- Does L51 CWO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 CWO is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L51 CWO?
- The MOT on L51 CWO is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L51 CWO done?
- L51 CWO was recorded at 226,114 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 1,933 miles a year.
- Has L51 CWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L51 CWO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L51 CWO 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 CWO find?
- L51 CWO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outrigger slight corrosion; nearside rear outrigger slight corrosion, and 3 more.
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