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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V92 ESAMOT history

V92 ESA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 200,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2022.

V92 ESA green 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 24 Jun 2023
Mileage
200,891 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V92 ESA
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V92 ESA was last recorded at 200,891 miles on 25 Jun 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2008: 38,413 miles, lower than 95,770 miles on 15 Aug 2007.
  • 26 May 2011: 125,037 miles, lower than 190,904 miles on 27 Aug 2010.

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
200,876 miles · 6 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,891 miles
  • 2021 – 196,157 miles
  • 2020 – 191,453 miles
  • 2019 – 182,919 miles
  • 2018 – 175,155 miles
  • 2017 – 171,763 miles
  • 2016 – 167,102 miles
  • 2015 – 164,088 miles
  • 2014 – 161,883 miles
  • 2013 – 158,017 miles
  • 2012 – 144,462 miles
  • 2011 – 125,037 miles
  • 2010 – 190,904 miles
  • 2009 – 179,261 miles
  • 2008 – 38,413 miles
  • 2007 – 95,770 miles
  • 2006 – 87,498 miles
  • 2005 – 78,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,891 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront fog light lens damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front and o\s\f hub seals leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and n\s\f and o\s\r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,891 miles (+15)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    200,891 miles
    Test number
    244996893572
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and o\s\f hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and n\s\f and o\s\r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail200,876 miles (+4,719)2 dangerous10 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,876 miles
    Test number
    260057266132
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Swivel has play
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Seat belt cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A frame crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass196,157 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    196,157 miles
    Test number
    467806819159
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail196,157 miles (+4,704)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,157 miles
    Test number
    331945759338
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass191,453 miles (+8,534)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    191,453 miles
    Test number
    671002050827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass182,919 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    182,919 miles
    Test number
    722959002518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail182,811 miles (+7,656)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,811 miles
    Test number
    264492308446
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass175,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    175,155 miles
    Test number
    817468348791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail175,154 miles (+3,391)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,154 miles
    Test number
    165312767596
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass171,763 miles (+4,661)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    171,763 miles
    Test number
    257201426636
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Pass167,102 miles (+3,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    167,102 miles
    Test number
    332090945003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass164,088 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    164,088 miles
    Test number
    279856255458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteParts of underbody/ chassis corroded but not excessive
    • NoteCentre rear crossmember corroded but not excessive
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
  13. Fail164,088 miles (+2,205)7 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,088 miles
    Test number
    435857545196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteParts of underbody/ chassis corroded but not excessive
    • NoteCentre rear crossmember corroded but not excessive
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
  14. Pass161,883 miles (+74)3 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    161,883 miles
    Test number
    899147744168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteGeneral underside of vehicle corroding
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber upper bush worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has play - strong advise
    • NoteRear cross member corroded - just outside tow bar prescribed area - strong advise
    • NoteVarious oil weeps
    • NoteVarious small stone chips in windscreen
  15. Fail161,809 miles (+3,792)4 failures3 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,809 miles
    Test number
    928860144169
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteGeneral underside of vehicle corroding
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber upper bush worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has play - strong advise
    • NoteRear cross member corroded - just outside tow bar prescribed area - strong advise
    • NoteVarious oil weeps
    • NoteVarious small stone chips in windscreen
  16. Pass158,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    158,017 miles
    Test number
    108034933100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Fail158,017 miles (+13,555)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,017 miles
    Test number
    757784233127
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  18. Pass144,462 miles (+19,425)1 advisory10 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    144,462 miles
    Test number
    178500142138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front seat belts slightly damaged
    • NoteBrake fluid level slightly low
    • NoteCoolant level slightly low
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly cracked and perished
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NoteSlight oil leak from offside front tracktor joint
    • NoteSlight play in both front trailing arm forward bushes
    • NoteSlight play in both rear shock bushes
  19. Pass125,037 miles (-65,867)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    125,037 miles
    Test number
    219016041480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteChassiss rusty
  20. Pass190,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    190,904 miles
    Test number
    470049130268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail190,904 miles (+11,643)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,904 miles
    Test number
    204679730228
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  22. Pass179,261 miles (+140,848)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    179,261 miles
    Test number
    392146829488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY
    • NoteN/S/F BRAKES BINDING
    • NoteSTEEL BULL BARS FITTED TO FRONT
  23. Pass38,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,413 miles
    Test number
    432093048274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,413 miles (-57,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,413 miles
    Test number
    904265738291
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
  25. Pass95,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,770 miles
    Test number
    782257027237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,770 miles (+8,272)5 failures10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,770 miles
    Test number
    710235327211
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front swivels leaking slightly
    • NoteFront propshaft rear u/j worn
    • NoteOffside exterior mirror lose
    • NoteWiper spindles worn
  27. Pass87,498 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,498 miles
    Test number
    992540236244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,497 miles (+8,541)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    962466826210
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NotePlay at rear of front prop
  29. Pass78,956 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    383257125426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V92 ESA

Does V92 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V92 ESA expired on 24 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V92 ESA?
The MOT on V92 ESA expired on 24 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V92 ESA done?
V92 ESA was recorded at 200,891 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2022, an average of 7,232 miles a year.
Has V92 ESA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V92 ESA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V92 ESA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V92 ESA find?
V92 ESA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint; front fog light lens damaged; nearside front and o\s\f hub seals leaking, and 5 more.

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