Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L9 TSMMOT history
L9 TSM is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 348,392 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 348,392 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 10,309 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L9 TSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 6 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L9 TSM was last recorded at 348,392 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 3,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 344,611 miles · 27 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,781 miles
- Average per year
- 10,309 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 348,392 miles
- 2023 – 344,611 miles
- 2022 – 331,672 miles
- 2021 – 323,820 miles
- 2020 – 315,097 miles
- 2019 – 306,938 miles
- 2018 – 296,976 miles
- 2017 – 285,393 miles
- 2016 – 270,491 miles
- 2015 – 257,317 miles
- 2014 – 240,788 miles
- 2013 – 220,968 miles
- 2012 – 210,555 miles
- 2008 – 193,383 miles
- 2007 – 176,999 miles
- 2006 – 156,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass348,392 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Play in steering box
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front bulk head and floor corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass348,392 miles (+3,781)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 348,392 miles
- Test number
- 310675421030
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass344,611 miles (+12,939)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 344,611 miles
- Test number
- 939630090566
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass331,672 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 331,672 miles
- Test number
- 869377961781
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head correded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear chassis corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearing
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box
Fail331,672 miles (+7,852)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 331,672 miles
- Test number
- 532763070085
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head correded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear chassis corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearing
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box
Pass323,820 miles (+8,723)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 323,820 miles
- Test number
- 154384843084
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering box
Pass315,097 miles (+14)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 315,097 miles
- Test number
- 753077475977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head and floor corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering box
Fail315,083 miles (+8,145)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 315,083 miles
- Test number
- 203498549314
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head and floor corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering box
Pass306,938 miles (+9,962)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 306,938 miles
- Test number
- 580028828667
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bulck head rusting
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass296,976 miles (+137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 296,976 miles
- Test number
- 881676799119
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail296,839 miles (+11,446)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,839 miles
- Test number
- 866832958340
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass285,393 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 285,393 miles
- Test number
- 562222362918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail285,382 miles (+14,891)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 285,382 miles
- Test number
- 606217857208
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass270,491 miles (+679)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 270,491 miles
- Test number
- 441070294030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail269,812 miles (+12,495)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,812 miles
- Test number
- 598417064211
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass257,317 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 257,317 miles
- Test number
- 877027625097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail257,317 miles (+16,529)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,317 miles
- Test number
- 817372425038
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass240,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 240,788 miles
- Test number
- 806999024027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail240,788 miles (+19,820)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,788 miles
- Test number
- 696584624071
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass220,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 220,968 miles
- Test number
- 195236933016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail220,968 miles (+10,413)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,968 miles
- Test number
- 439076633007
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass210,555 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 210,555 miles
- Test number
- 618334532029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,481 miles (+17,098)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,481 miles
- Test number
- 605651132045
- FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront bumper missing
Pass193,383 miles (+16,384)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 193,383 miles
- Test number
- 744080678055
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass176,999 miles (+20,534)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 176,999 miles
- Test number
- 164326467076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,465 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 156,465 miles
- Test number
- 651036066036
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail156,465 miles5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,465 miles
- Test number
- 110672166077
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L9 TSM
- Does L9 TSM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L9 TSM expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L9 TSM?
- The MOT on L9 TSM expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L9 TSM done?
- L9 TSM was recorded at 348,392 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 10,309 miles a year.
- Has L9 TSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L9 TSM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on L9 TSM 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 L9 TSM find?
- L9 TSM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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