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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L57 UAEMOT history

L57 UAE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

L57 UAE grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
103,905 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L57 UAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L57 UAE was last recorded at 103,905 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,418 miles · 27 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
487 miles
Average per year
2,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,905 miles
  • 2021 – 103,418 miles
  • 2020 – 102,020 miles
  • 2019 – 100,736 miles
  • 2018 – 99,146 miles
  • 2017 – 97,358 miles
  • 2016 – 93,618 miles
  • 2015 – 89,535 miles
  • 2014 – 86,287 miles
  • 2013 – 82,719 miles
  • 2012 – 79,360 miles
  • 2011 – 76,086 miles
  • 2010 – 72,846 miles
  • 2009 – 68,796 miles
  • 2008 – 64,382 miles
  • 2006 – 60,609 miles
  • 2005 – 56,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,905 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,905 miles (+487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,905 miles
    Test number
    546185335587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass103,418 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,418 miles
    Test number
    698865930594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass102,020 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,020 miles
    Test number
    233748630107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass100,736 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,736 miles
    Test number
    852462195923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,146 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    341871949990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail99,113 miles (+1,755)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,113 miles
    Test number
    782231382110
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,358 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,358 miles
    Test number
    773672021672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,335 miles (+3,717)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,335 miles
    Test number
    630866845299
    • FailureCentral Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 2 (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 2 (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass93,618 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    840601416497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,535 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    173467489575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,529 miles (+3,242)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,529 miles
    Test number
    563213668024
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure 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 OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail86,287 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,287 miles
    Test number
    729179734346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass86,287 miles (+3,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,287 miles
    Test number
    795459934300
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass82,719 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    159923333378
    • NoteNear side front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

  15. Fail82,714 miles (+3,354)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,714 miles
    Test number
    949039423300
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

  16. Pass79,360 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    598571542336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,086 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,086 miles
    Test number
    266300641305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,081 miles (+3,235)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    715899231362
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass72,846 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,846 miles
    Test number
    413230820326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,796 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,796 miles
    Test number
    530656439388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,790 miles (+4,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    540914939354
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass64,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,382 miles
    Test number
    500835048351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,381 miles (+3,014)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    484075648347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Pass61,367 miles (+758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,367 miles
    Test number
    780932538083
    • NoteAdvise drop link directly of steering box has slight play.

  25. Fail60,609 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    251007746347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  26. Pass60,609 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    784977346382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,393 miles
    Test number
    534576845391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L57 UAE

Does L57 UAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L57 UAE expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L57 UAE?
The MOT on L57 UAE expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L57 UAE done?
L57 UAE was recorded at 103,905 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 2,804 miles a year.
Has L57 UAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L57 UAE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L57 UAE 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 L57 UAE find?
L57 UAE passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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