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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

511 FAYMOT history

511 FAY is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 35,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

511 FAY black 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 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
35,695 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
511 FAY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

511 FAY was last recorded at 35,695 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 2,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,419 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,276 miles
Average per year
2,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,695 miles
  • 2024 – 33,419 miles
  • 2023 – 31,862 miles
  • 2022 – 30,864 miles
  • 2021 – 29,051 miles
  • 2020 – 27,817 miles
  • 2019 – 26,000 miles
  • 2018 – 22,652 miles
  • 2017 – 19,343 miles
  • 2016 – 15,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,695 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front outer axle swivel seals leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 axle outer swivel joints seals leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,695 miles (+2,276)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    363864404750
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer axle swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass33,419 miles (+1,557)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    33,419 miles
    Test number
    325011341017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass31,862 miles (+998)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    31,862 miles
    Test number
    928240148457
    • AdvisoryFront axle outer swivel joints seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass30,864 miles (+1,813)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    30,864 miles
    Test number
    669802225022
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle outer swivel joints seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass29,051 miles (+1,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    29,051 miles
    Test number
    869772118586
    • AdvisoryFront axle outer swivel joints seals leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass27,817 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,817 miles
    Test number
    726074588599
    • AdvisoryFront axle outer hub/swivel seals slightly leaking

  7. Pass26,000 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,000 miles
    Test number
    509320744563
    • AdvisoryFront axle central and both outer diff seals seeping
    • AdvisoryPower steering box damp with oil

  8. Pass22,652 miles (+3,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    22,652 miles
    Test number
    777938409969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axle prop seal and both outer seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass19,343 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    19,343 miles
    Test number
    930366711334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    15,679 miles
    Test number
    159790611094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 511 FAY

What vehicle is registration 511 FAY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 511 FAY on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 2013. 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 511 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 511 FAY is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 511 FAY?
The MOT on 511 FAY is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 511 FAY done?
511 FAY was recorded at 35,695 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
Has 511 FAY ever failed its MOT?
No. 511 FAY has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 511 FAY 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 511 FAY find?
511 FAY passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: both front outer axle swivel seals leaking; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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