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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.

F3 NAP white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass191,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. Pass180,166 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    180,166 miles
    Test number
    881179389747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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.
  11. Pass176,028 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    176,028 miles
    Test number
    619993663246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Pass170,046 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    170,046 miles
    Test number
    436343371031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. Pass161,469 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    161,469 miles
    Test number
    320080838017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass157,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    157,997 miles
    Test number
    712043307049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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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