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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L53 TEUMOT history

L53 TEU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.

L53 TEU white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
165,567 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 TEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 TEU was last recorded at 165,567 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,417 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
2,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,567 miles
  • 2021 – 165,417 miles
  • 2020 – 164,359 miles
  • 2019 – 162,900 miles
  • 2018 – 161,115 miles
  • 2017 – 159,267 miles
  • 2015 – 152,600 miles
  • 2014 – 149,866 miles
  • 2013 – 146,600 miles
  • 2011 – 145,474 miles
  • 2010 – 144,709 miles
  • 2009 – 141,029 miles
  • 2008 – 138,435 miles
  • 2007 – 129,915 miles
  • 2006 – 121,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,567 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,567 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    165,567 miles
    Test number
    461677051382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,417 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,417 miles
    Test number
    716011901547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,359 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,359 miles
    Test number
    499228155773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,900 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,900 miles
    Test number
    555812410632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,115 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    161,115 miles
    Test number
    683549707856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,267 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    159,267 miles
    Test number
    344439875863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,947 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    155,947 miles
    Test number
    785403355305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,600 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,600 miles
    Test number
    185013416126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,866 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    149,866 miles
    Test number
    488663564327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,600 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    146,600 miles
    Test number
    189362753341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,476 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    145,476 miles
    Test number
    928664613096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,474 miles (+765)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,474 miles
    Test number
    858147741353
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

  13. Pass144,709 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    144,709 miles
    Test number
    603340740384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail144,700 miles (+3,671)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,700 miles
    Test number
    130080430308
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass141,029 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    141,029 miles
    Test number
    142254549398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,024 miles (+2,589)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,024 miles
    Test number
    941274939352
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass138,435 miles (+8,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    138,435 miles
    Test number
    942677338335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,915 miles (+8,812)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    129,915 miles
    Test number
    571996987214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass121,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    121,103 miles
    Test number
    481241376231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail121,103 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,103 miles
    Test number
    163849566240
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L53 TEU

Does L53 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L53 TEU expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L53 TEU?
The MOT on L53 TEU expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L53 TEU done?
L53 TEU was recorded at 165,567 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 2,741 miles a year.
Has L53 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 TEU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2011.
Has the mileage on L53 TEU 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 L53 TEU find?
L53 TEU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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