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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

DF 110MOT history

DF 110 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

DF 110 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,478 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DF 110
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DF 110 was last recorded at 163,478 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,617 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,861 miles
Average per year
6,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,478 miles
  • 2024 – 160,617 miles
  • 2023 – 158,980 miles
  • 2022 – 156,875 miles
  • 2021 – 154,794 miles
  • 2020 – 153,630 miles
  • 2019 – 151,284 miles
  • 2018 – 149,848 miles
  • 2017 – 145,286 miles
  • 2016 – 140,108 miles
  • 2015 – 135,509 miles
  • 2013 – 124,240 miles
  • 2012 – 115,581 miles
  • 2011 – 91,885 miles
  • 2010 – 79,880 miles
  • 2009 – 69,080 miles
  • 2008 – 53,588 miles
  • 2007 – 39,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,478 miles

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front swivle joint seal slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front swivle joint seal slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,478 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,478 miles
    Test number
    975564252810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,617 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    160,617 miles
    Test number
    362979458915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivle joint seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivle joint seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail160,604 miles (+1,624)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,604 miles
    Test number
    384402708806
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivle joint seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivle joint seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,980 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,980 miles
    Test number
    378954363121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,875 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,875 miles
    Test number
    422309663760
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak front diff pinion

  6. Fail156,870 miles (+2,076)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,870 miles
    Test number
    413439039248
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from transmission both outer drive shaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides. (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.

  7. Pass154,794 miles (+1,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,794 miles
    Test number
    429236731856
    • AdvisoryFront both swivel joints have a slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,630 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,630 miles
    Test number
    803172730881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,284 miles
    Test number
    333488911347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail151,284 miles (+1,436)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,284 miles
    Test number
    987870169436
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass149,848 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    149,848 miles
    Test number
    992215876001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,286 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,286 miles
    Test number
    761719848614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,260 miles (+118)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,260 miles
    Test number
    601976416693
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass145,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    145,142 miles
    Test number
    833399404315
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail145,142 miles (+5,034)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,142 miles
    Test number
    153639048821
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass140,108 miles (+4,599)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,108 miles
    Test number
    402590208419
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint to steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from both front inner hub seals
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differentials
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear side facing seats not in use
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush is slightly worn

  17. Pass135,509 miles (+11,269)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,509 miles
    Test number
    939462845086
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from both front inner hub seals
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from front differential
    • NoteRear side facing seats not in use at time of test
    • NoteSteering damper bush is slighlty worn

  18. Pass124,240 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,240 miles
    Test number
    407527423495
    • NoteFront coil springs are slightly corroded
    • NotePlay in steering box
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to undervehicle and chassis
    • NoteSpare wheel slightly insecure on rear door

  19. Fail124,240 miles (+8,659)3 dangerous7 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,240 miles
    Test number
    295266523354
    • DangerousSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • DangerousSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • DangerousSteering wheel weak and flexing
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront coil springs are slightly corroded
    • NoteKnock in steerin system felt at steering wheel
    • NotePlay in steering box
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to undervehicle and chassis
    • NoteSpare wheel slightly insecure on rear door
    • NoteSteering column has play in upper UJ and in rubber flexable coupling

  20. Pass115,581 miles (+11,642)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,581 miles
    Test number
    819461432305
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to both front seat belt webbings
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes

  21. Pass103,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,939 miles
    Test number
    268108382031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,939 miles (+12,054)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,939 miles
    Test number
    156591682096
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCracks in offside front tyre

  23. Pass91,885 miles (+12,005)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,885 miles
    Test number
    948756891023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall cracks in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSmall cracks in offside front tyre

  24. Pass79,880 miles (+10,800)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    701511660083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,080 miles (+15,492)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,080 miles
    Test number
    662181479002
    • NoteKnock from coloumn on left hand lock recommend investigation
    • NoteOil leak front diff

  26. Pass53,588 miles (+13,864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,588 miles
    Test number
    183357778403
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes

  27. Pass39,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,724 miles
    Test number
    812486587021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DF 110

What vehicle is registration DF 110 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DF 110 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2004. 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 DF 110 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DF 110 is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on DF 110?
The MOT on DF 110 is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DF 110 done?
DF 110 was recorded at 163,478 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,589 miles a year.
Has DF 110 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DF 110 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on DF 110 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 DF 110 find?
DF 110 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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