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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R993 FRLMOT history

R993 FRL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 189,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

R993 FRL blue 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
189,646 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R993 FRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R993 FRL was last recorded at 189,646 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,609 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,037 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,646 miles
  • 2025 – 185,609 miles
  • 2024 – 181,745 miles
  • 2023 – 177,071 miles
  • 2022 – 172,408 miles
  • 2021 – 168,414 miles
  • 2020 – 162,629 miles
  • 2019 – 157,051 miles
  • 2018 – 150,899 miles
  • 2017 – 144,348 miles
  • 2016 – 137,914 miles
  • 2015 – 131,032 miles
  • 2014 – 123,313 miles
  • 2013 – 114,580 miles
  • 2012 – 107,001 miles
  • 2011 – 98,436 miles
  • 2009 – 87,234 miles
  • 2008 – 79,236 miles
  • 2007 – 70,209 miles
  • 2006 – 60,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,646 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,646 miles (+4,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    189,646 miles
    Test number
    348329895517
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass185,609 miles (+3,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    185,609 miles
    Test number
    358634220456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,745 miles (+4,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,745 miles
    Test number
    558559236783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper heavily corroded

  4. Pass177,071 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    177,071 miles
    Test number
    433404281076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,408 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    172,408 miles
    Test number
    677554266158
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail172,400 miles (+3,986)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,400 miles
    Test number
    589232291559
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,414 miles (+5,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    168,414 miles
    Test number
    451434112519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass162,629 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,629 miles
    Test number
    858788800411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,051 miles (+6,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,051 miles
    Test number
    798208707158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic cover damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass150,899 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,899 miles
    Test number
    467597982872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront prop-shaft worn

  11. Fail150,874 miles (+6,526)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,874 miles
    Test number
    830665147644
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront prop-shaft worn

  12. Pass144,348 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,348 miles
    Test number
    708343357628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySlight play/movement in steering column universal joint

  13. Fail144,318 miles (+6,404)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,318 miles
    Test number
    646318930493
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentral Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySlight play/movement in steering column universal joint

  14. Pass137,914 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,914 miles
    Test number
    528178488012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,032 miles (+18)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,032 miles
    Test number
    947642575025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVarious corrosion to chassis

  16. Fail131,014 miles (+7,701)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,014 miles
    Test number
    967295665038
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVarious corrosion to chassis

  17. Pass123,313 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,313 miles
    Test number
    169123364045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,263 miles (+8,683)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,263 miles
    Test number
    108296154493
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass114,580 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    939866733031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteO/S/F buckle outer casing missing

  20. Fail114,580 miles (+7,579)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    906246833012
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteO/S/F buckle outer casing missing

  21. Pass107,001 miles (+8,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    987211562094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass98,436 miles (+11,202)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,436 miles
    Test number
    797672541035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteSteering damper slight play in bush

  23. Pass87,234 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    141167669234
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteN/s seat cushion deteriated

  24. Fail87,234 miles (+7,998)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    304817469433
    • FailureLower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteN/s seat cushion deteriated

  25. Pass79,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    654061368214
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail79,236 miles (+9,027)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    582101268245
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass70,209 miles (+9,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    493563337276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,953 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    381134236416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    101543226062
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about R993 FRL

Does R993 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R993 FRL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R993 FRL?
The MOT on R993 FRL is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R993 FRL done?
R993 FRL was recorded at 189,646 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has R993 FRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R993 FRL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R993 FRL 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 R993 FRL find?
R993 FRL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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