
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L92 FWLMOT history
L92 FWL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,222 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 161,222 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 13 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L92 FWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 18 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L92 FWL was last recorded at 161,222 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 161,220 miles · 27 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 1,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 161,222 miles
- 2021 – 160,596 miles
- 2019 – 160,028 miles
- 2018 – 160,015 miles
- 2017 – 158,188 miles
- 2015 – 155,991 miles
- 2014 – 155,102 miles
- 2013 – 152,819 miles
- 2012 – 152,035 miles
- 2011 – 149,395 miles
- 2010 – 146,068 miles
- 2009 – 143,026 miles
- 2008 – 137,666 miles
- 2006 – 135,081 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r to n/s/r over differential (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Slight movement in kingpin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,222 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 161,222 miles
- Test number
- 921871863025
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r to n/s/r over differential (1.1.11 (c))
Fail161,220 miles (+624)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,220 miles
- Test number
- 672412183873
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r to n/s/r over differential (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,596 miles (+568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 160,596 miles
- Test number
- 224475707985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,028 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 160,028 miles
- Test number
- 323724693652
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VERY CORRODED (URGENT) (1.1.11 (c))
Fail160,015 miles (+1,827)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,015 miles
- Test number
- 884669467958
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryFront both brake pads low
Pass158,188 miles (+16)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 158,188 miles
- Test number
- 779923908129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking but not excessively
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight movement in kingpin
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Hub seal leaking but not excessively
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
- AdvisoryRear cross member starting to seperate from corrosion
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers slow but still clear screen
Fail158,172 miles (+2,181)11 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,172 miles
- Test number
- 949231537126
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in floor pan (3.6.C.3)
- FailureDrag link end loose Directly off steering box (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureFront Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Center catch (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top shock mounting point (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking but not excessively
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight movement in kingpin
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracked in sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Hub seal leaking but not excessively
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
- AdvisoryRear cross member starting to seperate from corrosion
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers slow but still clear screen
Pass155,991 miles (+889)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 155,991 miles
- Test number
- 965982532377
- AdvisoryExaust bracket poor some play drag link end tyres perrished flexy hoses perrished
- AdvisoryRear shocker bushes worn play in stearing joints front pads low
Pass155,102 miles (+2,283)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 155,102 miles
- Test number
- 499451824321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,819 miles (+5)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 152,819 miles
- Test number
- 736635313324
- NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
- NoteExhaust rusty
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear shock absorbers rusty
- NoteUnderside of vehicle dirty
Fail152,814 miles (+779)5 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,814 miles
- Test number
- 879910213316
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
- NoteExhaust rusty
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear shock absorbers rusty
- NoteUnderside of vehicle dirty
Pass152,035 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 152,035 miles
- Test number
- 526004122310
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail152,035 miles (+2,640)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,035 miles
- Test number
- 338934512389
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass149,395 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 149,395 miles
- Test number
- 608254821103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteLong park brake travel
Fail149,394 miles (+3,326)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,394 miles
- Test number
- 255643221167
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteLong park brake travel
Pass146,068 miles (+72)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 146,068 miles
- Test number
- 822094800111
- NoteAdvance travel handbrake
- NoteSteering drop arm grease boot split
- NoteTransfer box oil leak
Fail145,996 miles (+194)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,996 miles
- Test number
- 774579980051
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteAdvance travel handbrake
- NoteSteering drop arm grease boot split
- NoteTransfer box oil leak
Fail145,802 miles (+2,776)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,802 miles
- Test number
- 752537350016
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass143,026 miles (+83)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 143,026 miles
- Test number
- 481830859079
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail142,943 miles (+5,277)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,943 miles
- Test number
- 771543449026
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront number plate poor
Pass137,666 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 137,666 miles
- Test number
- 231902548017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,608 miles (+2,527)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,608 miles
- Test number
- 230935838029
- FailureNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,081 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 135,081 miles
- Test number
- 791972026157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,981 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,981 miles
- Test number
- 780291816165
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Questions about L92 FWL
- Does L92 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L92 FWL expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L92 FWL?
- The MOT on L92 FWL expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L92 FWL done?
- L92 FWL was recorded at 161,222 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 1,588 miles a year.
- Has L92 FWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L92 FWL has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L92 FWL 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 L92 FWL find?
- L92 FWL passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.
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