
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc
F3 NAPMOT history
F3 NAP is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jan 1990. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 191,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 191,306 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,923 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 NAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 16 Jan 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 NAP was last recorded at 191,306 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 6,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 184,878 miles · 16 Dec 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 6,428 miles
- Average per year
- 1,923 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 191,306 miles
- 2019 – 184,878 miles
- 2017 – 181,885 miles
- 2015 – 180,166 miles
- 2014 – 178,557 miles
- 2013 – 176,028 miles
- 2012 – 173,444 miles
- 2011 – 170,046 miles
- 2010 – 166,497 miles
- 2009 – 163,553 miles
- 2008 – 161,469 miles
- 2007 – 157,997 miles
- 2006 – 157,997 miles
- 2005 – 152,957 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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.
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Both rear chassis legs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front prop uj worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside front door corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside front floor/bulkhead holed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside floor/bulkhead holes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,306 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 191,306 miles
- Test number
- 287222234147
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail191,306 miles (+6,428)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,306 miles
- Test number
- 282018183193
- Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass184,878 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 184,878 miles
- Test number
- 762509298022
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear chassis legs corroded
- AdvisoryFront prop uj worn
- AdvisoryNearside front door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front floor/bulkhead holed
- AdvisoryOffside floor/bulkhead holes
- AdvisoryRear rear seats not fitted
Fail184,878 miles (+39)3 dangerous26 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,878 miles
- Test number
- 307199978175
- DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Inner Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment uj (2.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryBoth rear chassis legs corroded
- AdvisoryFront prop uj worn
- AdvisoryNearside front door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front floor/bulkhead holed
- AdvisoryOffside floor/bulkhead holes
- AdvisoryRear rear seats not fitted
Fail184,839 miles (+2,954)3 dangerous12 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,839 miles
- Test number
- 160736202711
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousSteering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected under bonnet (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass181,885 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 181,885 miles
- Test number
- 723028467685
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail181,868 miles (+1,702)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,868 miles
- Test number
- 415677525048
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass180,166 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 180,166 miles
- Test number
- 881179389747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,116 miles (+1,559)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,116 miles
- Test number
- 646338659338
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear 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 rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulk head outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass178,557 miles (+2,529)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 178,557 miles
- Test number
- 789157094251
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
- NoteFront brake pads worn thin.
- NoteLong parking brake lever travel.
- NoteLong service brake pedal travel.
- NotePlay/wear in nearside steering link arm ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.
- NotePlay/wear in offside steering drag link ball joint but not considered excessive at this time.
Pass176,028 miles (+2,584)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 176,028 miles
- Test number
- 619993663246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,444 miles (+23)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 173,444 miles
- Test number
- 885164362225
- NoteInner surface on front brake disc's going rusty also slight travel on foot brake
- NoteO/s front door hinge area rusty and panel near pedal box.
Fail173,421 miles (+3,375)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,421 miles
- Test number
- 647868552270
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteInner surface on front brake disc's going rusty also slight travel on foot brake
- NoteO/s front door hinge area rusty and panel near pedal box.
Pass170,046 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 170,046 miles
- Test number
- 436343371031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,002 miles (+3,505)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,002 miles
- Test number
- 925128541032
- FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass166,497 miles (+2,944)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 166,497 miles
- Test number
- 654940530042
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass163,553 miles (+2,084)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 163,553 miles
- Test number
- 321584139051
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight movment in a arm bushes
Pass161,469 miles (+3,472)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 161,469 miles
- Test number
- 320080838017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 157,997 miles
- Test number
- 712043307049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,997 miles (+5,040)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,997 miles
- Test number
- 852253666315
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass152,957 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 152,957 miles
- Test number
- 744394465309
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNo 2nd row or inward facing seats fitted at time of test
Questions about F3 NAP
- Does F3 NAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 NAP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on F3 NAP?
- The MOT on F3 NAP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F3 NAP done?
- F3 NAP was recorded at 191,306 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 1,923 miles a year.
- Has F3 NAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 NAP has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on F3 NAP 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 NAP find?
- F3 NAP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 1 more.
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