Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
S93 LSMMOT history
S93 LSM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 131,450 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S93 LSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S93 LSM was last recorded at 131,450 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 3,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Sept 2010: 88,997 miles, lower than 856,305 miles on 22 Aug 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 128,432 miles · 18 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,018 miles
- Average per year
- 4,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 131,450 miles
- 2023 – 128,432 miles
- 2022 – 124,284 miles
- 2020 – 120,957 miles
- 2019 – 117,849 miles
- 2018 – 114,796 miles
- 2017 – 112,281 miles
- 2016 – 111,193 miles
- 2015 – 107,123 miles
- 2014 – 103,425 miles
- 2012 – 95,470 miles
- 2011 – 92,161 miles
- 2010 – 88,997 miles
- 2009 – 856,305 miles
- 2008 – 804,538 miles
- 2007 – 73,036 miles
- 2006 – 63,825 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,450 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,450 miles (+3,018)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 131,450 miles
- Test number
- 480753694420
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass128,432 miles (+4,148)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 128,432 miles
- Test number
- 147349687306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass124,284 miles (+3,327)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 124,284 miles
- Test number
- 295241934362
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass120,957 miles (+3,108)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 120,957 miles
- Test number
- 960274913689
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass117,849 miles (+3,053)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,849 miles
- Test number
- 475452118991
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious welding repairs to vehicle chassis
Pass114,796 miles (+2,515)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 114,796 miles
- Test number
- 124975033594
- AdvisoryWelding repairs to chassis
Pass112,281 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 112,281 miles
- Test number
- 824909682178
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWelding repairs to chassi
Pass111,193 miles (+176)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 111,193 miles
- Test number
- 639862078423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play
Fail111,017 miles (+3,894)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,017 miles
- Test number
- 938997425615
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play
Pass107,123 miles (+3,698)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 107,123 miles
- Test number
- 216057905456
- AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteSlight play in steering arm
Pass103,425 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 103,425 miles
- Test number
- 589127104119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail103,400 miles (+7,930)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,400 miles
- Test number
- 225159794022
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass95,470 miles (+3,309)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 95,470 miles
- Test number
- 146820342303
- NoteDeep cuts in front and rear tyres
- NoteFront beam images poor
- NoteMovement in front steering system
- NoteMovement in front wheel bearings
- NoteStone chips in windscreen
Pass92,161 miles (+3,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 92,161 miles
- Test number
- 138979951284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass88,997 miles (-767,308)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 88,997 miles
- Test number
- 144920260237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass856,305 miles (+51,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 856,305 miles
- Test number
- 911614739249
- AdvisoryFront Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Pass804,538 miles (+724,102)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 804,538 miles
- Test number
- 743151928295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,436 miles (+7,400)2 failures9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,436 miles
- Test number
- 331094118482
- FailureFront Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass73,036 miles (+154)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 73,036 miles
- Test number
- 751745447105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,882 miles (+9,057)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,882 miles
- Test number
- 763589237118
- FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass63,825 miles (+10,091)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 63,825 miles
- Test number
- 752416346125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,734 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,734 miles
- Test number
- 772522646173
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSteering arm slightley bent
Questions about S93 LSM
- Does S93 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S93 LSM expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S93 LSM?
- The MOT on S93 LSM expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S93 LSM done?
- S93 LSM was recorded at 131,450 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 4,226 miles a year.
- Has S93 LSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S93 LSM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on S93 LSM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S93 LSM find?
- S93 LSM passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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