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Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L68 FPKMOT history

L68 FPK is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 192,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L68 FPK red 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,812 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L68 FPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jul 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L68 FPK was last recorded at 192,812 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,272 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,812 miles
  • 2025 – 192,272 miles
  • 2024 – 191,171 miles
  • 2023 – 189,994 miles
  • 2022 – 189,289 miles
  • 2021 – 187,695 miles
  • 2020 – 186,708 miles
  • 2019 – 185,220 miles
  • 2018 – 183,698 miles
  • 2017 – 182,241 miles
  • 2016 – 177,762 miles
  • 2015 – 173,262 miles
  • 2014 – 167,189 miles
  • 2013 – 162,726 miles
  • 2012 – 158,778 miles
  • 2011 – 152,112 miles
  • 2010 – 145,478 miles
  • 2009 – 139,082 miles
  • 2008 – 131,104 miles
  • 2007 – 123,419 miles
  • 2006 – 121,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,812 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,812 miles (+540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,812 miles
    Test number
    755249448776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,272 miles (+1,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    192,272 miles
    Test number
    361827272042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,171 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,171 miles
    Test number
    735738479292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,994 miles (+705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,994 miles
    Test number
    326570987625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass189,289 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    189,289 miles
    Test number
    522324363220
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass187,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,695 miles
    Test number
    398352077886
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail187,695 miles (+987)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,695 miles
    Test number
    440605628256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass186,708 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    186,708 miles
    Test number
    751823535058
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail186,708 miles (+1,488)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,708 miles
    Test number
    991734012691
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass185,220 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,220 miles
    Test number
    745091505998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass183,698 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    183,698 miles
    Test number
    785824904416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass182,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    182,241 miles
    Test number
    127334405221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail182,241 miles (+4,479)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,241 miles
    Test number
    574000066338
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass177,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    177,762 miles
    Test number
    640547023700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail177,762 miles (+4,500)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,762 miles
    Test number
    285488128859
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass173,262 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    173,262 miles
    Test number
    269075573440
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded +offside front long (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play +offside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank /body mount bracket corroding badly

  17. Fail173,259 miles (+6,070)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,259 miles
    Test number
    635630048360
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded +offside front long (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play +offside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank /body mount bracket corroding badly
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency at 52%

  18. Pass167,189 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    167,189 miles
    Test number
    178750564227
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteFuel tank frame corroded

  19. Fail167,189 miles (+4,463)6 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,189 miles
    Test number
    118268654290
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteFuel tank frame corroded

  20. Pass162,726 miles10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    162,726 miles
    Test number
    376523343451
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail162,726 miles (+3,948)5 failures2 repaired10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,726 miles
    Test number
    208723333278
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass158,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    158,778 miles
    Test number
    567280452281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail158,778 miles (+6,666)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,778 miles
    Test number
    345780952483
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass152,112 miles (+58)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    152,112 miles
    Test number
    527916751238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • NoteNsf swivel axle seal leaking

  25. Fail152,054 miles (+6,576)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,054 miles
    Test number
    675649241273
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure 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 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 (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • NoteNsf swivel axle seal leaking

  26. Pass145,478 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    145,478 miles
    Test number
    914192450258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail145,476 miles (+6,394)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,476 miles
    Test number
    303317630213
    • DangerousOsr brake disc inner surface corroded across half its width. rear propshaft universal joint worn. nsf inner and osr outer brake pads breaking up.
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass139,082 miles (+7,978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    139,082 miles
    Test number
    590948999169
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass131,104 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    131,104 miles
    Test number
    393278608473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail131,074 miles (+7,655)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,074 miles
    Test number
    232065108249
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass123,419 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    123,419 miles
    Test number
    591997607290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass121,019 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    121,019 miles
    Test number
    203212976187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about L68 FPK

Does L68 FPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L68 FPK is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L68 FPK?
The MOT on L68 FPK is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L68 FPK done?
L68 FPK was recorded at 192,812 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has L68 FPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L68 FPK has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L68 FPK 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 L68 FPK find?
L68 FPK passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle radius arm mounting.

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