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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc

F3 BVSMOT history

F3 BVS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 110,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

F3 BVS grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,215 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 BVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
7 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 BVS was last recorded at 110,215 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,738 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
477 miles
Average per year
1,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,215 miles
  • 2024 – 109,738 miles
  • 2023 – 109,282 miles
  • 2022 – 107,865 miles
  • 2011 – 97,304 miles
  • 2009 – 90,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,215 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 8 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,215 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,215 miles
    Test number
    718697199498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,738 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,738 miles
    Test number
    167252236705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,282 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,282 miles
    Test number
    531374704820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,865 miles (+10,561)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,865 miles
    Test number
    109629153060
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface rust

  5. Pass97,304 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    206667121357
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll tyres are tubeless but inner tubes fitted
    • NoteSlight corrossion in rear axle right hand front tie bar bracket
    • NoteSlight movement in right hand front spoon to axle bushes
    • NoteSlight oil loss in steering box area

  6. Fail97,304 miles (+6,990)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    448447621415
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll tyres are tubeless but inner tubes fitted
    • NoteSlight corrossion in rear axle right hand front tie bar bracket
    • NoteSlight movement in right hand front spoon to axle bushes
    • NoteSlight oil loss in steering box area

  7. Pass90,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    220802139443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,314 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    222208429162
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about F3 BVS

Does F3 BVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 BVS is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 BVS?
The MOT on F3 BVS is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 BVS done?
F3 BVS was recorded at 110,215 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 1,187 miles a year.
Has F3 BVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 BVS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2011.
Has the mileage on F3 BVS 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 F3 BVS find?
F3 BVS passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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