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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L96 THPMOT history

L96 THP is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2024.

L96 THP white 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 11 Jun 2025
Mileage
200,000 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 THP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
27 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 THP was last recorded at 200,000 miles on 12 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2024: 200,000 miles, lower than 223,859 miles on 19 Oct 2021.

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
223,859 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Average per year
2,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 200,000 miles
  • 2021 – 223,859 miles
  • 2020 – 223,829 miles
  • 2019 – 223,613 miles
  • 2018 – 223,215 miles
  • 2016 – 222,799 miles
  • 2015 – 222,782 miles
  • 2014 – 219,233 miles
  • 2013 – 211,082 miles
  • 2012 – 200,755 miles
  • 2011 – 191,247 miles
  • 2010 – 176,683 miles
  • 2009 – 170,882 miles
  • 2008 – 165,974 miles
  • 2007 – 159,892 miles
  • 2006 – 154,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,000 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,000 miles (-23,859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    200,000 miles
    Test number
    964910853892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass223,859 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    223,859 miles
    Test number
    158863960772
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body arch damaged

  3. Fail223,859 miles (+30)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,859 miles
    Test number
    641518006483
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body arch damaged

  4. Pass223,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    223,829 miles
    Test number
    519910817469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail223,829 miles (+216)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,829 miles
    Test number
    741065534243
    • DangerousFront Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass223,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    223,613 miles
    Test number
    351210832490
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted when tested

  7. Fail223,613 miles (+398)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,613 miles
    Test number
    877494633001
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted when tested

  8. Pass223,215 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    223,215 miles
    Test number
    890753153096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass222,799 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    222,799 miles
    Test number
    540726826990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Fail222,782 miles (+3,549)10 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,782 miles
    Test number
    398738625186
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Pass219,233 miles (+97)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    219,233 miles
    Test number
    558225904194
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail219,136 miles (+8,054)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,136 miles
    Test number
    827434204147
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass211,082 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    211,082 miles
    Test number
    456077253009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail211,021 miles (+10,266)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,021 miles
    Test number
    728606553075
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass200,755 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    200,755 miles
    Test number
    189517462401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront steering shockabsorber slight play
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing

  16. Fail200,755 miles (+9,508)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,755 miles
    Test number
    875966962073
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront steering shockabsorber slight play
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing

  17. Pass191,247 miles (+14,564)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    191,247 miles
    Test number
    136115851407
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s front outrigger slighley corroded

  18. Pass176,683 miles (+5,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    176,683 miles
    Test number
    212413910041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass170,882 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    170,882 miles
    Test number
    340650939014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass165,974 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    165,974 miles
    Test number
    973368228028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass159,892 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    159,892 miles
    Test number
    983673137070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass154,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    154,482 miles
    Test number
    742554536065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L96 THP

Does L96 THP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L96 THP expired on 11 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L96 THP?
The MOT on L96 THP expired on 11 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L96 THP done?
L96 THP was recorded at 200,000 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2024, an average of 2,480 miles a year.
Has L96 THP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 THP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L96 THP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L96 THP find?
L96 THP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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