
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass191,453 miles (+8,534)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 191,453 miles
- Test number
- 671002050827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,919 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 182,919 miles
- Test number
- 722959002518
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass175,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 175,155 miles
- Test number
- 817468348791
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass190,904 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 190,904 miles
- Test number
- 470049130268
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass38,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 38,413 miles
- Test number
- 432093048274
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass95,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 95,770 miles
- Test number
- 782257027237
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass87,498 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 87,498 miles
- Test number
- 992540236244
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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