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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc

192 FONMOT history

192 FON is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,832 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

192 FON green 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,832 km
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,824 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
192 FON
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

192 FON was last recorded at 145,832 km on 26 Aug 2026, 1,945 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,887 km · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,945 km
Average per year
1,824 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,832 km
  • 2025 – 143,887 km
  • 2024 – 139,981 km
  • 2023 – 136,489 km
  • 2022 – 132,575 km
  • 2015 – 121,556 km
  • 2012 – 116,383 km
  • 2011 – 115,630 km
  • 2010 – 111,985 km
  • 2006 – 108,268 km
  • 2005 – 107,649 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,832 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,832 km (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,832 km
    Test number
    128269135544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,887 km (+3,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,887 km
    Test number
    920268492644
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,981 km (+3,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,981 km
    Test number
    121782623347
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear oil seal

  4. Pass136,489 km (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,489 km
    Test number
    930690069934
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail136,487 km (+3,912)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,487 km
    Test number
    805493294587
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass132,575 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,575 km
    Test number
    498850836685
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,341 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,341 miles
    Test number
    494306257420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,683 miles (+5,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    870023213194
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,556 miles
    Test number
    466788995727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,556 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,556 km
    Test number
    668147455196
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Fail121,556 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,556 miles
    Test number
    816137055189
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail121,556 miles (+480)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,556 miles
    Test number
    235323145015
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCentre propshaft u/j worn

  13. Pass121,076 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,076 miles
    Test number
    295687543232
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail121,076 miles3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,076 miles
    Test number
    709527043292
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass116,383 km (+753)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,383 km
    Test number
    765480112226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,630 km (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,630 km
    Test number
    279003011263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,985 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    111,985 km
    Test number
    580967490183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,359 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    110,359 miles
    Test number
    392405529281
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteNearside front tractor joint has slight play

  19. Fail110,359 miles (+288)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,359 miles
    Test number
    790725529268
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteNearside front tractor joint has slight play

  20. Pass110,071 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,071 miles
    Test number
    763200528278
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteNearside front tracktor joint has slight play

  21. Fail110,071 miles (+819)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,071 miles
    Test number
    452390328273
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteNearside front tracktor joint has slight play

  22. Pass109,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    109,252 miles
    Test number
    380584537216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  23. Pass108,268 km (+619)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    108,268 km
    Test number
    130584136276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass107,649 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    107,649 km
    Test number
    622072565234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 192 FON

What vehicle is registration 192 FON currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 192 FON on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 192 FON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 192 FON is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 192 FON?
The MOT on 192 FON is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 192 FON done?
192 FON was recorded at 145,832 km at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,824 km a year.
Has 192 FON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 192 FON has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 192 FON 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 192 FON find?
192 FON passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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