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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

F3 CDFMOT history

F3 CDF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1989. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

F3 CDF red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
94,949 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 CDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 May 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 CDF was last recorded at 94,949 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,728 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
1,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,949 miles
  • 2024 – 94,728 miles
  • 2023 – 94,153 miles
  • 2022 – 93,514 miles
  • 2016 – 93,504 miles
  • 2014 – 92,139 miles
  • 2013 – 89,474 miles
  • 2012 – 87,827 miles
  • 2011 – 86,000 miles
  • 2010 – 84,136 miles
  • 2009 – 82,006 miles
  • 2008 – 79,507 miles
  • 2007 – 76,873 miles
  • 2006 – 74,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,949 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,949 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,949 miles
    Test number
    511787344194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,728 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    185263222285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,153 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,153 miles
    Test number
    160181295243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,514 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    334371405761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,504 miles (+1,365)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,504 miles
    Test number
    479776238313
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly binding!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  6. Pass92,139 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,139 miles
    Test number
    325877144410
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail92,137 miles (+2,663)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,137 miles
    Test number
    689192434277
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass89,474 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,474 miles
    Test number
    897131313240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,410 miles (+1,583)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    899893203241
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  10. Pass87,827 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,827 miles
    Test number
    688460282165
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished in tyre treads

  11. Fail87,827 miles (+1,827)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,827 miles
    Test number
    225960182119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished in tyre treads

  12. Pass86,000 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    915710581168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,849 miles (+1,713)7 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    125385861197
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine over full of oil
    • NoteFront metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/r trailing arm rear bush has wear/movement in it
    • NoteOil leaks on front hubs getting on to brake discs in places

  14. Pass84,136 miles (+2,130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    253336460143
    • NoteOil leaking from engine,nearside and offside front hubs

  15. Pass82,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    944810879114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,006 miles (+2,499)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    220512069405
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass79,507 miles (+2,634)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,507 miles
    Test number
    510587128199
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing in treads and side walls

  18. Pass76,873 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    263875617177
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  19. Pass74,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    261243026499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 CDF

Does F3 CDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F3 CDF expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F3 CDF?
The MOT on F3 CDF expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F3 CDF done?
F3 CDF was recorded at 94,949 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 1,046 miles a year.
Has F3 CDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 CDF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on F3 CDF 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 CDF find?
F3 CDF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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