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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L57 FBVMOT history

L57 FBV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

L57 FBV blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
54,770 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L57 FBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
16 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L57 FBV was last recorded at 54,770 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2010: 45,270 miles, lower than 45,714 miles on 14 Jun 2010.

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
54,761 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 54,770 miles
  • 2021 – 54,761 miles
  • 2019 – 54,662 miles
  • 2018 – 54,562 miles
  • 2017 – 54,411 miles
  • 2016 – 54,231 miles
  • 2015 – 53,907 miles
  • 2014 – 52,987 miles
  • 2013 – 52,503 miles
  • 2012 – 50,050 miles
  • 2011 – 46,846 miles
  • 2010 – 45,270 miles
  • 2009 – 44,658 miles
  • 2007 – 43,502 miles
  • 2006 – 42,796 miles
  • 2005 – 40,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,770 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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front swivel joints have signs of leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour bottom of light lens cracked showing white light on to body

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front swivel joints have signs of leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour side lights damaged showing white light at bottom of lens

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,770 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,770 miles
    Test number
    938508207493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,761 miles (+99)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,761 miles
    Test number
    930017678450
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock absorber turret severely corroded. (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks in sidewalls.(Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks in sidewalls.(Perished). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Does not work on side light position (temperamental). (4.2.2 (a))

  3. Pass54,662 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,662 miles
    Test number
    277503611534
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour bottom of light lens cracked showing white light on to body (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints have signs of leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail54,657 miles (+95)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,657 miles
    Test number
    335050023689
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour bottom of light lens cracked showing white light on to body (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints have signs of leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,562 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,562 miles
    Test number
    395415485628
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour side lights damaged showing white light at bottom of lens (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints have signs of leaking

  6. Fail54,558 miles (+147)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,558 miles
    Test number
    650275410688
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ''a bar'' *marked* (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative fog light doesnt stay on when in on position push further comes on (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour side lights damaged showing white light at bottom of lens (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints have signs of leaking

  7. Pass54,411 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    737798597510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,409 miles (+178)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,409 miles
    Test number
    856346716493
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy Herdens up on 2nd pump of pedal (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

  9. Pass54,231 miles (+324)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,231 miles
    Test number
    945920878464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass53,907 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    362354573415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,906 miles (+919)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    725058871335
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass52,987 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,987 miles
    Test number
    949718294290
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail52,986 miles (+483)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,986 miles
    Test number
    655387794282
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass52,503 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,503 miles
    Test number
    649315393207
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail52,502 miles (+2,452)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    745621093270
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass50,050 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,050 miles
    Test number
    136180992238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail50,049 miles (+3,203)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,049 miles
    Test number
    658869282215
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass46,846 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    995512881145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,270 miles (-444)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,270 miles
    Test number
    311147060151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,714 miles (+1,056)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    333875460179
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass44,658 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,658 miles
    Test number
    392607419009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,502 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,502 miles
    Test number
    161745147338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    750732716361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,796 miles (+2,625)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    693053406305
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass40,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    40,171 miles
    Test number
    763530825373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L57 FBV

Does L57 FBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L57 FBV expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L57 FBV?
The MOT on L57 FBV expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L57 FBV done?
L57 FBV was recorded at 54,770 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 895 miles a year.
Has L57 FBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L57 FBV has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L57 FBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L57 FBV find?
L57 FBV passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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