
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L89 VGGMOT history
L89 VGG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 291,890 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 291,890 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L89 VGG
- 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
- 23 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L89 VGG was last recorded at 291,890 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Mar 2017: 249,556 miles, lower than 251,154 miles on 23 Nov 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 291,861 miles · 12 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 6,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 291,890 miles
- 2024 – 285,245 miles
- 2023 – 279,020 miles
- 2022 – 272,079 miles
- 2021 – 265,132 miles
- 2020 – 257,878 miles
- 2019 – 251,349 miles
- 2017 – 249,556 miles
- 2015 – 251,154 miles
- 2014 – 244,974 miles
- 2012 – 234,760 miles
- 2011 – 226,235 miles
- 2010 – 213,583 miles
- 2009 – 202,214 miles
- 2008 – 189,942 miles
- 2006 – 176,650 miles
- 2005 – 164,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive sump
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass291,890 miles (+29)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 291,890 miles
- Test number
- 253523922108
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail291,861 miles (+6,616)8 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 291,861 miles
- Test number
- 307995710313
- MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central rear crossmember holed both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Webbing badly frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass285,245 miles (+6,225)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 285,245 miles
- Test number
- 964813634048
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass279,020 miles (+6,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 279,020 miles
- Test number
- 760865595447
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass272,079 miles (+107)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 272,079 miles
- Test number
- 725775150205
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail271,972 miles (+6,840)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,972 miles
- Test number
- 789035474540
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn leaking oil (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working both rears (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass265,132 miles (+138)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 265,132 miles
- Test number
- 531790307566
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail264,994 miles (+7,116)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,994 miles
- Test number
- 945826995829
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass257,878 miles (+6,529)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 257,878 miles
- Test number
- 813259440923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass251,349 miles (+1,793)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 251,349 miles
- Test number
- 625611072284
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door sticking
- AdvisoryNearside/offside front swivels leaking
- AdvisoryOffside wiper blade smearing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass249,556 miles (-1,598)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 249,556 miles
- Test number
- 588536710016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass251,154 miles (+6,180)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 251,154 miles
- Test number
- 189888709877
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rails (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rails (6.1.B.2)
Pass244,974 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 244,974 miles
- Test number
- 116385744085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail244,973 miles (+10,213)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,973 miles
- Test number
- 106682444089
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Pass234,760 miles (+252)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 234,760 miles
- Test number
- 226118872155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail234,508 miles (+8,273)9 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,508 miles
- Test number
- 455425462131
- FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass226,235 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 226,235 miles
- Test number
- 989006301185
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth front swival housing leaking
Fail226,222 miles (+12,639)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,222 miles
- Test number
- 857929991052
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth front swival housing leaking
Pass213,583 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 213,583 miles
- Test number
- 111551380434
- NoteNearside front hub seal leaking
- NoteNearside rear halfshaft insecure
- NoteOffside front halfshaft insecure
Fail213,583 miles (+11,369)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,583 miles
- Test number
- 671691880017
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteNearside front hub seal leaking
- NoteNearside rear halfshaft insecure
- NoteOffside front halfshaft insecure
Pass202,214 miles (+173)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 202,214 miles
- Test number
- 421586039040
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise condition of steering damper bush
- NoteAdvise corrosion on offside front outrigger
- NoteAdvise front swivel housings leaking
Fail202,041 miles (+12,099)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,041 miles
- Test number
- 903486829021
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise condition of steering damper bush
- NoteAdvise corrosion on offside front outrigger
- NoteAdvise front swivel housings leaking
Pass189,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 189,942 miles
- Test number
- 953004108068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,942 miles (+13,292)12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,942 miles
- Test number
- 841682908040
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePanhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass176,650 miles (+11,676)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 176,650 miles
- Test number
- 991455106374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,974 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 164,974 miles
- Test number
- 732034305326
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about L89 VGG
- Does L89 VGG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L89 VGG is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L89 VGG?
- The MOT on L89 VGG is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L89 VGG done?
- L89 VGG was recorded at 291,890 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,051 miles a year.
- Has L89 VGG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L89 VGG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L89 VGG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L89 VGG find?
- L89 VGG passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn and pitted, and 7 more.
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