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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LSU 324MOT history

LSU 324 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LSU 324 green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,369 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSU 324
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSU 324 was last recorded at 141,369 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,929 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
440 miles
Average per year
5,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,369 miles
  • 2024 – 140,929 miles
  • 2023 – 140,386 miles
  • 2022 – 139,812 miles
  • 2021 – 139,022 miles
  • 2020 – 138,360 miles
  • 2019 – 137,458 miles
  • 2018 – 136,831 miles
  • 2017 – 135,987 miles
  • 2016 – 135,344 miles
  • 2015 – 132,328 miles
  • 2014 – 128,764 miles
  • 2013 – 124,102 miles
  • 2012 – 113,052 miles
  • 2011 – 99,436 miles
  • 2010 – 85,233 miles
  • 2009 – 68,313 miles
  • 2008 – 52,912 miles
  • 2007 – 44,934 miles
  • 2006 – 35,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,369 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,369 miles (+440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,369 miles
    Test number
    952328377257
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass140,929 miles (+543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    568169578003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,386 miles (+574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,386 miles
    Test number
    465252736709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass139,812 miles (+790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,812 miles
    Test number
    389082317733
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Pass139,022 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,022 miles
    Test number
    531692311380
    • AdvisoryRear member corroded
  6. Pass138,360 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,360 miles
    Test number
    748035675209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,458 miles (+627)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,458 miles
    Test number
    161296848980
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass136,831 miles (+844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,831 miles
    Test number
    705873662301
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust join/flange corroded
  9. Pass135,987 miles (+643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,987 miles
    Test number
    526534725151
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
  10. Pass135,344 miles (+3,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,344 miles
    Test number
    747586456132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded
  11. Pass132,328 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,328 miles
    Test number
    296279045105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,764 miles (+4,662)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,764 miles
    Test number
    267515954185
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass124,102 miles (+11,050)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    124,102 miles
    Test number
    799603793180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,052 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    113,052 miles
    Test number
    328227182160
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  15. Fail113,047 miles (+13,611)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,047 miles
    Test number
    285416782432
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  16. Pass99,436 miles (+14,203)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,436 miles
    Test number
    869896081175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,233 miles (+16,920)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    323424470175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,313 miles (+3,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,313 miles
    Test number
    232421799160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass64,639 miles (+11,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,639 miles
    Test number
    230477459027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,912 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    894370468032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,934 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,934 miles
    Test number
    174816147003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    112520246429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LSU 324

What vehicle is registration LSU 324 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSU 324 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LSU 324 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSU 324 is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LSU 324?
The MOT on LSU 324 is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LSU 324 done?
LSU 324 was recorded at 141,369 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,347 miles a year.
Has LSU 324 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSU 324 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on LSU 324 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 LSU 324 find?
LSU 324 passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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