No, L148 FWL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L148 FWL?

The MOT for L148 FWL is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 December 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of L148 FWL?

The recorded mileage for L148 FWL is 193,276 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L148 FWL ULEZ compliant?

No, L148 FWL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L148 FWL

L148 FWL

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1993. Recorded mileage 193,276 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/12/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 193,276 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/12/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 193,276 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1993
Engine: 2495cc

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L148 FWL Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2021
193,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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L148 FWL Mileage History

02/12/2021193,262 mi
04/12/2021193,276 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 2,618 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

L148 FWL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 13:40

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L148 FWL) between December 2021 and December 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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