Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc
F3 HUEMOT history
F3 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 May 2027
- Mileage
- 156,847 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 HUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 31 Dec 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 HUE was last recorded at 156,847 miles on 6 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Sept 2016: 37,540 miles, lower than 152,145 miles on 4 Dec 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 156,839 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 1,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,847 miles
- 2025 – 152,157 miles
- 2024 – 150,623 miles
- 2023 – 150,348 miles
- 2022 – 150,173 miles
- 2021 – 37,997 miles
- 2020 – 37,906 miles
- 2019 – 37,857 miles
- 2017 – 37,848 miles
- 2016 – 37,540 miles
- 2008 – 152,145 miles
- 2007 – 130,120 miles
- 2006 – 128,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,847 miles
- AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUpper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear axle top rubber boot perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on axle
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,847 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2027
- Odometer
- 156,847 miles
- Test number
- 585602555719
- AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush worn
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUpper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle top rubber boot perished
Fail156,839 miles (+4,682)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,839 miles
- Test number
- 793606216334
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush worn
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUpper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle top rubber boot perished
Pass152,157 miles (+32)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 152,157 miles
- Test number
- 666531484166
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail152,125 miles (+1,502)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,125 miles
- Test number
- 572366012073
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at steering box (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass150,623 miles (+275)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 150,623 miles
- Test number
- 509187748500
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON A- FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass150,348 miles (+175)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 150,348 miles
- Test number
- 813696137020
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,173 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 150,173 miles
- Test number
- 504586262222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,172 miles (+112,175)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,172 miles
- Test number
- 978119519947
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass37,997 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 37,997 miles
- Test number
- 258587368622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,906 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 37,906 miles
- Test number
- 842221845626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,857 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 37,857 miles
- Test number
- 279797793291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,848 miles (+308)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 37,848 miles
- Test number
- 236017662380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,540 miles (-114,605)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 37,540 miles
- Test number
- 770318434751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,145 miles (+436)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 152,145 miles
- Test number
- 750279938396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,709 miles (+21,589)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,709 miles
- Test number
- 584630838395
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass130,120 miles (+2,101)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 130,120 miles
- Test number
- 292985667248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 128,019 miles
- Test number
- 580363666269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F3 HUE
- Does F3 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 HUE is valid until 23 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F3 HUE?
- The MOT on F3 HUE is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F3 HUE done?
- F3 HUE was recorded at 156,847 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,469 miles a year.
- Has F3 HUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 HUE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on F3 HUE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on F3 HUE find?
- F3 HUE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: offside steering damper bush worn; seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both; upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, and 1 more.
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