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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.

L92 FWL blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass161,222 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass155,102 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    155,102 miles
    Test number
    499451824321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. Pass137,666 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    137,666 miles
    Test number
    231902548017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass135,081 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    791972026157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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