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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L87 FBVMOT history

L87 FBV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

L87 FBV 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 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,979 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L87 FBV
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 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L87 FBV was last recorded at 101,979 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2015: 100,006 miles, lower than 108,534 miles on 1 Nov 2014.
  • 24 Oct 2016: 100,000 miles, lower than 100,006 miles on 30 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,322 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,657 miles
Average per year
1,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,979 miles
  • 2025 – 100,322 miles
  • 2016 – 100,000 miles
  • 2015 – 100,006 miles
  • 2014 – 108,534 miles
  • 2013 – 100,001 miles
  • 2012 – 89,470 miles
  • 2011 – 85,661 miles
  • 2010 – 83,553 miles
  • 2009 – 74,889 miles
  • 2008 – 66,990 miles
  • 2007 – 64,935 miles
  • 2006 – 62,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and o/s/r tyre perishing and feathering on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft, front joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres & O/S/R tyre perishing and feathering on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    408949279354
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and o/s/r tyre perishing and feathering on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail101,979 miles (+1,657)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    367154724115
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and o/s/r tyre perishing and feathering on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass100,322 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    935707455089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres & O/S/R tyre perishing and feathering on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail100,319 miles (+319)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,319 miles
    Test number
    126047632597
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres & O/S/R tyre perishing and feathering on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass100,000 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    953171804635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,006 miles (-8,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    623057859337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass108,534 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,534 miles
    Test number
    436575704492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,001 miles (+10,531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    779591013383
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass89,470 miles (+3,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,470 miles
    Test number
    355519942490
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass85,661 miles (+2,108)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,661 miles
    Test number
    285467531263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  11. Pass83,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,553 miles
    Test number
    204782820296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,553 miles (+8,664)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,553 miles
    Test number
    470402120293
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass74,889 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    961577949245
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Fail74,887 miles (+7,897)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,887 miles
    Test number
    270212439220
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass66,990 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,990 miles
    Test number
    172009418189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail66,989 miles (+2,054)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    560018608114
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass64,935 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    360891027116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,934 miles (+2,535)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,934 miles
    Test number
    954077217114
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass62,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    274242926196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,399 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    401222826164
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L87 FBV

Does L87 FBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L87 FBV is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L87 FBV?
The MOT on L87 FBV is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L87 FBV done?
L87 FBV was recorded at 101,979 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 1,963 miles a year.
Has L87 FBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L87 FBV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L87 FBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L87 FBV find?
L87 FBV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft front joint; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres and o/s/r tyre perishing and feathering on inner edges.

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