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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L56 VGGMOT history

L56 VGG is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L56 VGG silver 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 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
196,748 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 VGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 VGG was last recorded at 196,748 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 3,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,189 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,559 miles
Average per year
3,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,748 miles
  • 2025 – 193,189 miles
  • 2024 – 189,980 miles
  • 2023 – 186,674 miles
  • 2022 – 182,379 miles
  • 2021 – 178,621 miles
  • 2020 – 175,665 miles
  • 2019 – 173,979 miles
  • 2018 – 170,953 miles
  • 2017 – 168,040 miles
  • 2016 – 165,365 miles
  • 2015 – 161,453 miles
  • 2014 – 159,185 miles
  • 2013 – 157,173 miles
  • 2012 – 151,789 miles
  • 2011 – 147,612 miles
  • 2010 – 138,778 miles
  • 2009 – 136,169 miles
  • 2008 – 134,120 miles
  • 2007 – 132,824 miles
  • 2006 – 130,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,748 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,748 miles (+3,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    196,748 miles
    Test number
    615159425347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,189 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    193,189 miles
    Test number
    532787411206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass189,980 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,980 miles
    Test number
    442828405601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass186,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    186,674 miles
    Test number
    918099247764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail186,672 miles (+4,293)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,672 miles
    Test number
    256556312441
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass182,379 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,379 miles
    Test number
    127081178610
    • AdvisoryParking brake 16% Efficiency meets minimum requirement

  7. Fail182,316 miles (+3,695)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,316 miles
    Test number
    256333558990
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to condition of Front tyres, unable to carry out decelerometer brake test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass178,621 miles (+2,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,621 miles
    Test number
    383603220638
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished

  9. Pass175,665 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,665 miles
    Test number
    215212945827
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass173,979 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,979 miles
    Test number
    248678376036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass170,953 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    170,953 miles
    Test number
    731985155617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass168,040 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    168,040 miles
    Test number
    690397756286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,365 miles (+3,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    165,365 miles
    Test number
    845946233716
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight patterns are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass161,453 miles (+2,268)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    161,453 miles
    Test number
    258747049123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySTEERING DAMPER RUBBER BUSHES WORN TO LIMIT.
    • AdvisoryWIPER RUBBERS SPLIT.

  15. Pass159,185 miles (+2,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    159,185 miles
    Test number
    116584914371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass157,173 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    157,173 miles
    Test number
    568676213372
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass151,789 miles (+4,177)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    151,789 miles
    Test number
    456360912491
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F WHEEL BEARING QUITE NOISY.
    • NoteVEHICLE CORRODING.

  18. Pass147,612 miles (+8,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    147,612 miles
    Test number
    255288811385
    • NoteVEHICLE CORRODING.

  19. Pass138,778 miles (+2,609)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    138,778 miles
    Test number
    881991820392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

  20. Pass136,169 miles (+24)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    136,169 miles
    Test number
    424570009333
    • NoteMISCELLANEOUS WELD REPAIRS TO FRAMEWORK.
    • NoteSOME CHASSIS CORROSION.
    • NoteSOME CORROSION AROUND FRONT BODY MOUNTS.
    • NoteSOME WEAR FRONT KING PINS.

  21. Fail136,145 miles (+2,025)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,145 miles
    Test number
    992386889280
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSOME CORROSION AROUND FRONT BODY MOUNTS.
    • NoteSOME WEAR FRONT KING PINS.

  22. Pass134,120 miles (+1,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    134,120 miles
    Test number
    804510178224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass132,824 miles (+2,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    132,824 miles
    Test number
    353758487453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass130,370 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    130,370 miles
    Test number
    310796996400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail130,362 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,362 miles
    Test number
    951441666200
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about L56 VGG

Does L56 VGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L56 VGG is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L56 VGG?
The MOT on L56 VGG is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L56 VGG done?
L56 VGG was recorded at 196,748 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,304 miles a year.
Has L56 VGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 VGG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L56 VGG 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 L56 VGG find?
L56 VGG passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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