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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1988 · 2,494 cc

F383 PFVMOT history

F383 PFV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

F383 PFV 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 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,679 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F383 PFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F383 PFV was last recorded at 54,679 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,343 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,679 miles
  • 2025 – 54,343 miles
  • 2023 – 53,297 miles
  • 2022 – 52,035 miles
  • 2021 – 51,413 miles
  • 2020 – 50,223 miles
  • 2019 – 48,493 miles
  • 2018 – 47,591 miles
  • 2017 – 47,571 miles
  • 2016 – 47,520 miles
  • 2015 – 47,238 miles
  • 2014 – 46,765 miles
  • 2013 – 46,279 miles
  • 2012 – 45,945 miles
  • 2011 – 45,014 miles
  • 2010 – 43,848 miles
  • 2009 – 42,713 miles
  • 2008 – 41,723 miles
  • 2007 – 41,233 miles
  • 2006 – 40,709 miles
  • 2005 – 40,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,679 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,679 miles (+336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,679 miles
    Test number
    704866265444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass54,343 miles (+1,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    991350261648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass53,297 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,297 miles
    Test number
    298394673593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,231 miles (+1,196)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,231 miles
    Test number
    525973938544
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass52,035 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,035 miles
    Test number
    859827459241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,413 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    244430242326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavley coatted with under seal

  7. Pass50,223 miles (+1,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,223 miles
    Test number
    613963071215
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass48,493 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,493 miles
    Test number
    674693448289
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail48,490 miles (+899)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    447406013849
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass47,591 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    526907770483
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass47,571 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    592222620956
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass47,520 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    524348062932
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass47,238 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,238 miles
    Test number
    786511245236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,765 miles (+486)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,765 miles
    Test number
    986650984263
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre in poor condition
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass46,279 miles (+334)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,279 miles
    Test number
    426602383251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass45,945 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,945 miles
    Test number
    888674682252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre in poor condition

  17. Fail45,931 miles (+917)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    886874582215
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre in poor condition

  18. Pass45,014 miles (+1,166)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    748809371269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass43,848 miles7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,848 miles
    Test number
    443169350281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber split
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint rubber split
    • NoteN/s mirror cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on walls and base of tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking walls
    • NotePower steerig belt loose

  20. Fail43,848 miles (+1,135)1 failure7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,848 miles
    Test number
    321739850226
    • FailureRear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber split
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint rubber split
    • NoteN/s mirror cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on walls and base of tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking walls
    • NotePower steerig belt loose

  21. Pass42,713 miles (+990)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,713 miles
    Test number
    520611669255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Pass41,723 miles (+490)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    543426168210
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint gator split
    • NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
    • NoteN/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteN/s seat belt slightly scagged
    • NoteRear indicator lenses slightly faded

  23. Pass41,233 miles (+524)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    390057257404
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint gator split
    • NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
    • NoteN/s o/s rear tyres slightly persished
    • NoteN/s seat belt slightly scagged

  24. Pass40,709 miles (+556)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    392561056283
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint gator split
    • NoteFront axle bushes slightly perished and worn
    • NoteN/s mirror cracked
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteN/s seat belt slightly scuffed

  25. Pass40,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    353260825435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F383 PFV

Does F383 PFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F383 PFV is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F383 PFV?
The MOT on F383 PFV is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F383 PFV done?
F383 PFV was recorded at 54,679 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 689 miles a year.
Has F383 PFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F383 PFV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on F383 PFV 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 F383 PFV find?
F383 PFV passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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