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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L51 VSMMOT history

L51 VSM is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 16,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L51 VSM red 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
16,431 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 VSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 VSM was last recorded at 16,431 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2024: 16,431 miles, lower than 164,310 miles on 21 Oct 2022.

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
16,431 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,431 miles
  • 2025 – 16,431 miles
  • 2024 – 16,431 miles
  • 2022 – 164,310 miles
  • 2021 – 145,024 miles
  • 2019 – 144,273 miles
  • 2018 – 138,818 miles
  • 2017 – 135,926 miles
  • 2016 – 134,172 miles
  • 2015 – 132,780 miles
  • 2014 – 131,437 miles
  • 2013 – 129,014 miles
  • 2012 – 125,543 miles
  • 2010 – 125,518 miles
  • 2008 – 125,518 miles
  • 2007 – 122,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,431 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,431 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    16,431 miles
    Test number
    671127897749
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Pass16,431 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    16,431 miles
    Test number
    259228231415
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail16,431 miles1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,431 miles
    Test number
    686605593600
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass16,431 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    16,431 miles
    Test number
    379696935890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle seat
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Axle end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail16,431 miles (-147,879)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,431 miles
    Test number
    446374829900
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster screw missing (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle seat
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Axle end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass164,310 miles (+19,286)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,310 miles
    Test number
    198378760760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,024 miles
    Test number
    889051608287
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded and covered in mud

  8. Fail145,024 miles (+751)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,024 miles
    Test number
    346397106917
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded and covered in mud

  9. Pass144,273 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,273 miles
    Test number
    437079716378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,818 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,818 miles
    Test number
    552932771603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,926 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,926 miles
    Test number
    638132817395
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail135,745 miles (+1,573)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,745 miles
    Test number
    130752241249
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop (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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member close to steering box (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass134,172 miles (+1,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,172 miles
    Test number
    240164738623
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass132,780 miles (+1,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,780 miles
    Test number
    243863753515
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass131,437 miles (+2,423)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,437 miles
    Test number
    786522344339
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteVehicle presented with front prop shaft disconnected

  16. Fail129,014 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    717184943387
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass129,014 miles (+3,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    797924443342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass125,543 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    125,543 miles
    Test number
    165472262306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass125,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    125,518 miles
    Test number
    482707240019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,518 miles
    Test number
    582057128224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,518 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,518 miles
    Test number
    700476528223
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  22. Fail125,518 miles (+3,099)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,518 miles
    Test number
    391182078072
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass122,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    122,419 miles
    Test number
    621793447021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L51 VSM

Does L51 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 VSM is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 VSM?
The MOT on L51 VSM is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 VSM done?
L51 VSM was recorded at 16,431 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
Has L51 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 VSM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L51 VSM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L51 VSM find?
L51 VSM passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated, and 1 more.

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