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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L53 FBVMOT history

L53 FBV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L53 FBV 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 13 May 2027
Mileage
166,252 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 FBV
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
5 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 FBV was last recorded at 166,252 miles on 14 May 2026, 4,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2007: 99,999 miles, lower than 100,000 miles on 22 Mar 2006.
  • 15 Aug 2012: 64,053 miles, lower than 100,000 miles on 26 Apr 2011.
  • 3 Oct 2014: 99,999 miles, lower than 100,000 miles on 15 Aug 2013.

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
161,586 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,666 miles
Average per year
3,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,252 miles
  • 2025 – 161,586 miles
  • 2024 – 156,744 miles
  • 2023 – 151,482 miles
  • 2022 – 145,692 miles
  • 2021 – 138,802 miles
  • 2019 – 131,673 miles
  • 2018 – 100,000 miles
  • 2017 – 100,000 miles
  • 2016 – 100,000 miles
  • 2015 – 100,000 miles
  • 2014 – 100,000 miles
  • 2013 – 100,000 miles
  • 2012 – 64,053 miles
  • 2011 – 100,000 miles
  • 2010 – 100,000 miles
  • 2009 – 100,000 miles
  • 2008 – 100,000 miles
  • 2007 – 99,999 miles
  • 2006 – 100,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,252 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 Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,252 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    166,252 miles
    Test number
    950687276705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,586 miles
    Test number
    585706823325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail161,586 miles (+4,842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,586 miles
    Test number
    490673449693
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,744 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,744 miles
    Test number
    918981282954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,482 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,482 miles
    Test number
    690769548664
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail151,482 miles (+5,790)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,482 miles
    Test number
    408830181049
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass145,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,692 miles
    Test number
    725675501710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,692 miles (+6,890)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,692 miles
    Test number
    895978437862
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass138,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,802 miles
    Test number
    789076643822
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail138,802 miles (+7,129)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,802 miles
    Test number
    641502452771
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass131,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,673 miles
    Test number
    372784835160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,673 miles (+31,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,673 miles
    Test number
    252406240995
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    785656435515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,000 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    528249372170
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass100,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    178180572216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    444869668672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    730567606903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,000 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    339430084444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail99,999 miles (-1)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    295156174284
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass100,000 miles (+35,947)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    578397023215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,053 miles (-35,947)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,053 miles
    Test number
    276048622289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    388576211126
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    371590220199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    512547799067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,000 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    211023418103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,999 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    514517887017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  27. Pass100,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    153181786077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L53 FBV

Does L53 FBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 FBV is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L53 FBV?
The MOT on L53 FBV is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L53 FBV done?
L53 FBV was recorded at 166,252 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,289 miles a year.
Has L53 FBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 FBV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L53 FBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 28 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L53 FBV find?
L53 FBV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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