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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

F3 FNGMOT history

F3 FNG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

F3 FNG black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,722 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 FNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 FNG was last recorded at 69,722 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,722 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,722 miles
  • 2024 – 60,937 miles
  • 2023 – 58,204 miles
  • 2022 – 56,040 miles
  • 2021 – 53,325 miles
  • 2019 – 47,554 miles
  • 2018 – 43,919 miles
  • 2017 – 41,271 miles
  • 2016 – 38,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,722 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive tranfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    143599559941
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive tranfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail69,722 miles (+8,785)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    269431714216
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive tranfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass60,937 miles (+2,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    774340723371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,204 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,204 miles
    Test number
    841712941401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail58,204 miles (+2,164)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,204 miles
    Test number
    424796602134
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass56,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    104016837925
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail56,040 miles (+2,715)3 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    386461658308
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass53,325 miles (+5,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,325 miles
    Test number
    881201619295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,554 miles (+3,635)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    983481591288
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer case
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,919 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,919 miles
    Test number
    260247893306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,271 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,271 miles
    Test number
    908244460221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    637568348651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about F3 FNG

Does F3 FNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 FNG is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 FNG?
The MOT on F3 FNG is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 FNG done?
F3 FNG was recorded at 69,722 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has F3 FNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 FNG has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 FNG 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 FNG find?
F3 FNG passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive tranfer box; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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