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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

A14 FRRMOT history

A14 FRR is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Oct 1986. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

A14 FRR red 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 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,775 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 FRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
9 Oct 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 FRR was last recorded at 134,775 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,100 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,775 miles
  • 2024 – 134,100 miles
  • 2023 – 133,542 miles
  • 2022 – 132,783 miles
  • 2021 – 131,892 miles
  • 2020 – 130,600 miles
  • 2019 – 129,540 miles
  • 2018 – 128,257 miles
  • 2017 – 126,742 miles
  • 2016 – 125,959 miles
  • 2015 – 124,608 miles
  • 2014 – 123,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,775 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight lift (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • BOTH FRONT HUBS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,775 miles (+675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,775 miles
    Test number
    150413512291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight lift (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass134,100 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,100 miles
    Test number
    801882970609
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight leak (5.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail134,095 miles (+553)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,095 miles
    Test number
    801524178329
    • DangerousFront Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected drop arm loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • MajorFront Power steering ram leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight leak (5.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass133,542 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,542 miles
    Test number
    724603467153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,523 miles (+740)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,523 miles
    Test number
    333922809744
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass132,783 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,783 miles
    Test number
    561941213952
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HUBS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO AND AFTER FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail132,774 miles (+882)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,774 miles
    Test number
    466306865662
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HUBS SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO AND AFTER FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass131,892 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,892 miles
    Test number
    361103859538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,600 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,600 miles
    Test number
    756471700249
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail130,598 miles (+1,058)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,598 miles
    Test number
    704123409754
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass129,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,540 miles
    Test number
    816196937587
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear axcle (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail129,540 miles (+1,283)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,540 miles
    Test number
    460591748594
    • MajorFront Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear axcle (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass128,257 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,257 miles
    Test number
    147506542987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,742 miles (+783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,742 miles
    Test number
    254394655137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear x member holed outwith prescribed areas
  15. Pass125,959 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,959 miles
    Test number
    508094145866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,608 miles (+763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,608 miles
    Test number
    668288032245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySlight play on offside steering arm ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play on rear axle ball joint
  17. Pass123,845 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,845 miles
    Test number
    449272824387
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about A14 FRR

Does A14 FRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 FRR is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A14 FRR?
The MOT on A14 FRR is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 FRR done?
A14 FRR was recorded at 134,775 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 997 miles a year.
Has A14 FRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 FRR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on A14 FRR 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 A14 FRR find?
A14 FRR passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight lift; rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame.

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