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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L82 DRUMOT history

L82 DRU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 214,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

L82 DRU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
214,161 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L82 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
29 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L82 DRU was last recorded at 214,161 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 6,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,952 miles · 14 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
6,209 miles
Average per year
8,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 214,161 miles
  • 2023 – 207,952 miles
  • 2022 – 202,573 miles
  • 2021 – 198,569 miles
  • 2020 – 195,201 miles
  • 2019 – 190,747 miles
  • 2018 – 185,011 miles
  • 2017 – 177,908 miles
  • 2016 – 171,578 miles
  • 2015 – 164,186 miles
  • 2014 – 153,638 miles
  • 2013 – 145,021 miles
  • 2012 – 138,806 miles
  • 2011 – 132,851 miles
  • 2010 – 119,859 miles
  • 2009 – 101,571 miles
  • 2008 – 91,716 miles
  • 2007 – 73,595 miles
  • 2006 – 54,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,161 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,161 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    214,161 miles
    Test number
    493990169394
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass207,952 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    207,952 miles
    Test number
    603312296688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass202,573 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    202,573 miles
    Test number
    937427488745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass198,569 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    198,569 miles
    Test number
    157943858961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass195,201 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    195,201 miles
    Test number
    168574859188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass190,747 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    190,747 miles
    Test number
    287058526452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,011 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    185,011 miles
    Test number
    297457756879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,908 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    177,908 miles
    Test number
    520816363183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,578 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    171,578 miles
    Test number
    795502918132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,570 miles (+7,384)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,570 miles
    Test number
    536697641623
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass164,186 miles (+10,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    164,186 miles
    Test number
    807554335060
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  12. Pass153,638 miles (+8,617)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,638 miles
    Test number
    549922544011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,021 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    145,021 miles
    Test number
    956292743069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail145,020 miles (+6,214)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,020 miles
    Test number
    728267333063
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  15. Pass138,806 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    138,806 miles
    Test number
    196359832471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,851 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,851 miles
    Test number
    357075531004
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSigns of slight leak from pas
  17. Pass132,851 miles (+12,992)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    132,851 miles
    Test number
    608045031094
    • NoteSigns of slight leak from pas
  18. Pass119,859 miles (+18,288)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,859 miles
    Test number
    582275070015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,571 miles (+9,855)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,571 miles
    Test number
    753967799042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,716 miles (+18,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    91,716 miles
    Test number
    481507408056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass73,595 miles (+19,071)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,595 miles
    Test number
    731285017057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    123883416006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,524 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    263213416002
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L82 DRU

Does L82 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L82 DRU expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L82 DRU?
The MOT on L82 DRU expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L82 DRU done?
L82 DRU was recorded at 214,161 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 8,848 miles a year.
Has L82 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L82 DRU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on L82 DRU 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 L82 DRU find?
L82 DRU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: central vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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