
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L63 CWOMOT history
L63 CWO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 154,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 154,140 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 16 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L63 CWO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 22 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L63 CWO was last recorded at 154,140 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,046 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,094 miles
- Average per year
- 3,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,140 miles
- 2025 – 152,046 miles
- 2024 – 149,765 miles
- 2023 – 148,175 miles
- 2020 – 137,710 miles
- 2019 – 134,433 miles
- 2018 – 128,543 miles
- 2017 – 128,475 miles
- 2016 – 125,184 miles
- 2015 – 118,226 miles
- 2014 – 111,520 miles
- 2012 – 110,025 miles
- 2010 – 103,786 miles
- 2009 – 96,881 miles
- 2008 – 93,040 miles
- 2007 – 89,825 miles
- 2006 – 88,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015
Windscreen washer not working
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,140 miles (+2,094)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 154,140 miles
- Test number
- 792181626053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,046 miles (+2,281)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 152,046 miles
- Test number
- 245071312456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff weeping oil slightly
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracking/perishing and going out of shape
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear nearside upper and rear offside lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass149,765 miles (+1,590)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 149,765 miles
- Test number
- 875318381716
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracking/perishing slightly
Pass148,175 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 148,175 miles
- Test number
- 541786364842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,171 miles (+18)1 dangerous12 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,171 miles
- Test number
- 423054029377
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seatbelt anchor to chassis bolt missing (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear reflector missing All (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFiller neck hose clip missing
- AdvisoryLong foot brake travel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box lock tabs not locked
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch missing
Fail148,153 miles (+10,443)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,153 miles
- Test number
- 483841213778
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring running underneath subframe next to propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper stopping point (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump is also dented (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 137,710 miles
- Test number
- 799806859483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,710 miles (+3,277)1 dangerous10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,710 miles
- Test number
- 514068080145
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken away (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass134,433 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 134,433 miles
- Test number
- 228362618789
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door corroded badly
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking slightly
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering damper
Fail134,433 miles (+5,890)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,433 miles
- Test number
- 491449214550
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength near steering damper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength near strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door corroded badly
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking slightly
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering damper
Pass128,543 miles (+68)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 128,543 miles
- Test number
- 944610222589
- AdvisoryFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis slightly corroded
Fail128,475 miles (+3,291)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,475 miles
- Test number
- 498733205832
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass125,184 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 125,184 miles
- Test number
- 932742240311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,182 miles (+6,956)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,182 miles
- Test number
- 531616946535
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassy (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassy (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass118,226 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 118,226 miles
- Test number
- 168131545183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail118,225 miles (+6,705)7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,225 miles
- Test number
- 605989635164
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass111,520 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 111,520 miles
- Test number
- 967502044195
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front brake pipes cleaned and greased
- NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded and in poor condition
- NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in sealant
Fail111,520 miles (+1,495)5 dangerous12 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,520 miles
- Test number
- 355583034187
- DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded and in poor condition
Pass110,025 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 110,025 miles
- Test number
- 936416962095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,023 miles (+6,237)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,023 miles
- Test number
- 686902762022
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteN/s f swivel joint seal slight leak
- NoteO/s f swivel joint seal slight leak
Pass103,786 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 103,786 miles
- Test number
- 412652670225
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail103,776 miles (+6,895)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,776 miles
- Test number
- 404870070262
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass96,881 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 96,881 miles
- Test number
- 241353819444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,877 miles (+3,837)2 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,877 miles
- Test number
- 451217009191
- DangerousN/s f suspension joint leaking oil onto brake disc
- DangerousO/s f suspension joint leaking oil onto brake disc
- FailureCentre Front Lower Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
- FailureFront Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass93,040 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 93,040 miles
- Test number
- 860633768281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail93,040 miles (+3,215)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,040 miles
- Test number
- 374992268286
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass89,825 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 89,825 miles
- Test number
- 890384757207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,825 miles (+965)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,825 miles
- Test number
- 352417347239
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass88,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 88,860 miles
- Test number
- 622777956276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,860 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,860 miles
- Test number
- 814304956251
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
- FailureOuter Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureRear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about L63 CWO
- Does L63 CWO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L63 CWO is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L63 CWO?
- The MOT on L63 CWO is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L63 CWO done?
- L63 CWO was recorded at 154,140 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,281 miles a year.
- Has L63 CWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L63 CWO has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L63 CWO 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 L63 CWO find?
- L63 CWO passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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