Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L83 UNPMOT history
L83 UNP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 153,619 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 153,619 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,047 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L83 UNP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 20 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L83 UNP was last recorded at 153,619 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,012 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 607 miles
- Average per year
- 2,047 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,619 miles
- 2025 – 153,012 miles
- 2024 – 152,627 miles
- 2023 – 152,391 miles
- 2022 – 151,388 miles
- 2021 – 151,303 miles
- 2008 – 130,120 miles
- 2007 – 117,245 miles
- 2006 – 112,910 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Hand brake travel long.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing lose.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,619 miles (+607)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 153,619 miles
- Test number
- 213632891085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,012 miles (+385)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 153,012 miles
- Test number
- 624321615075
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Pass152,627 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 152,627 miles
- Test number
- 783093776093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,604 miles (+213)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 152,604 miles
- Test number
- 256191681797
- 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))
Pass152,391 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 152,391 miles
- Test number
- 158298419537
- AdvisoryHand brake travel long.
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing lose.
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering box.
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box.
Fail152,391 miles (+1,003)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,391 miles
- Test number
- 271053591836
- MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryHand brake travel long.
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing lose.
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box.
- AdvisorySlight play in steering lower uj.
Pass151,388 miles (+85)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 151,388 miles
- Test number
- 580171658609
- 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))
Pass151,303 miles (+21,183)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 151,303 miles
- Test number
- 194475402268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,120 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,120 miles
- Test number
- 423192008412
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass130,120 miles (+12,875)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 130,120 miles
- Test number
- 610102008361
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass117,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 117,245 miles
- Test number
- 210958797213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,245 miles (+4,335)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,245 miles
- Test number
- 993198997206
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass112,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 112,910 miles
- Test number
- 952283966244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L83 UNP
- Does L83 UNP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L83 UNP is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L83 UNP?
- The MOT on L83 UNP is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L83 UNP done?
- L83 UNP was recorded at 153,619 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,047 miles a year.
- Has L83 UNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L83 UNP has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L83 UNP 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 L83 UNP find?
- L83 UNP passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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