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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L55 FRLMOT history

L55 FRL is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 362,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L55 FRL white 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 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
362,238 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 FRL
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
2 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 FRL was last recorded at 362,238 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 6,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2017: 31,962 miles, lower than 303,827 miles on 25 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
355,878 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,360 miles
Average per year
9,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 362,238 miles
  • 2025 – 355,878 miles
  • 2024 – 350,811 miles
  • 2023 – 343,825 miles
  • 2022 – 335,716 miles
  • 2020 – 330,640 miles
  • 2019 – 326,557 miles
  • 2017 – 31,962 miles
  • 2016 – 303,827 miles
  • 2015 – 289,792 miles
  • 2014 – 276,576 miles
  • 2013 – 264,378 miles
  • 2012 – 252,228 miles
  • 2011 – 241,820 miles
  • 2010 – 230,504 miles
  • 2009 – 217,205 miles
  • 2008 – 201,371 miles
  • 2007 – 183,917 miles
  • 2006 – 172,508 miles
  • 2005 – 161,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass362,238 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass362,238 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    362,238 miles
    Test number
    180833427680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass355,878 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    355,878 miles
    Test number
    271425871463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass350,811 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    350,811 miles
    Test number
    322039381683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass343,825 miles (+8,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    343,825 miles
    Test number
    358917004267
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass335,716 miles (+5,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    335,716 miles
    Test number
    479405026227
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass330,640 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    330,640 miles
    Test number
    216085954655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass326,557 miles (+294,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    326,557 miles
    Test number
    980159003704
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass31,962 miles (-271,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,962 miles
    Test number
    968382592486
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass303,827 miles (+14,035)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    303,827 miles
    Test number
    154894253135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass289,792 miles (+13,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    289,792 miles
    Test number
    267459428191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass276,576 miles (+12,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    276,576 miles
    Test number
    378009024313
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  12. Pass264,378 miles (+12,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    264,378 miles
    Test number
    459142253416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass252,228 miles (+10,408)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    252,228 miles
    Test number
    385285752371
    • NoteNearside rear bodywork damaged
    • NoteOffside and nearside windscreen wiper rubbers slightly torn
    • NoteOffside rear tail and indicator lenses different pattern to nearside rear
    • NoteRight hand indicator cancelation not working.

  14. Pass241,820 miles (+11,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    241,820 miles
    Test number
    108096421346
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass230,504 miles (+13,299)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    230,504 miles
    Test number
    792157420386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass217,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    217,205 miles
    Test number
    642269389276
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail217,204 miles (+15,833)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,204 miles
    Test number
    691349589246
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass201,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    201,371 miles
    Test number
    352361898216
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail201,371 miles (+17,454)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,371 miles
    Test number
    370701398406
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass183,917 miles (+11,409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    183,917 miles
    Test number
    662819287212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass172,508 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    172,508 miles
    Test number
    324760526377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass161,830 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    161,830 miles
    Test number
    943402895242
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L55 FRL

Does L55 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 FRL is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 FRL?
The MOT on L55 FRL is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 FRL done?
L55 FRL was recorded at 362,238 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 9,699 miles a year.
Has L55 FRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 FRL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2009.
Has the mileage on L55 FRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 FRL find?
L55 FRL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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