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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

F123 DCWMOT history

F123 DCW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jul 1989. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 125,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

F123 DCW blue 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 24 May 2027
Mileage
125,360 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F123 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
5 Jul 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F123 DCW was last recorded at 125,360 miles on 25 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,359 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,360 miles
  • 2025 – 124,713 miles
  • 2010 – 124,313 miles
  • 2008 – 117,251 miles
  • 2007 – 109,825 miles
  • 2006 – 105,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,360 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,360 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    986741532254
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,359 miles (+646)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,359 miles
    Test number
    167244542322
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,713 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,713 miles
    Test number
    500044573884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    124,313 miles
    Test number
    683210250047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,313 miles (+7,062)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,313 miles
    Test number
    134835630098
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  6. Pass117,251 miles (+7,426)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    117,251 miles
    Test number
    353402058332
    • NoteCorrosion on rear cross member and chassis outside prescribed area
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

  7. Pass109,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    109,825 miles
    Test number
    412744187161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,825 miles (+4,215)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,825 miles
    Test number
    293069577156
    • FailureFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • NoteInside of front discs rusty
    • NoteOil leaks on engine

  9. Pass105,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,610 miles
    Test number
    412170886146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,610 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,610 miles
    Test number
    772568276127
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about F123 DCW

Does F123 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F123 DCW is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F123 DCW?
The MOT on F123 DCW is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F123 DCW done?
F123 DCW was recorded at 125,360 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 992 miles a year.
Has F123 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F123 DCW has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on F123 DCW 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 F123 DCW find?
F123 DCW passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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