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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

F3 PDLMOT history

F3 PDL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

F3 PDL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,227 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 PDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 PDL was last recorded at 61,227 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,101 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
3,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,227 miles
  • 2024 – 59,270 miles
  • 2022 – 57,188 miles
  • 2021 – 42,937 miles
  • 2020 – 33,390 miles
  • 2019 – 29,366 miles
  • 2018 – 24,667 miles
  • 2017 – 24,498 miles
  • 2016 – 22,989 miles
  • 2015 – 20,183 miles
  • 2014 – 16,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,227 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,227 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    208063981474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,101 miles (+1,831)2 dangerous5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    315704782292
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Differential/Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes under the bonnet in the engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass59,270 miles (+2,082)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,270 miles
    Test number
    592245990083
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
  4. Pass57,188 miles (+14,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,188 miles
    Test number
    614065732190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,937 miles (+9,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,937 miles
    Test number
    709339884636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass33,390 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,390 miles
    Test number
    168303144295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,366 miles
    Test number
    193744770954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,366 miles (+4,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,366 miles
    Test number
    895752224743
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass24,667 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,667 miles
    Test number
    796434672316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,498 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    24,498 miles
    Test number
    365545041472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,989 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,989 miles
    Test number
    666920929133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,183 miles
    Test number
    291193394571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,183 miles (+4,147)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,183 miles
    Test number
    652551933135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass16,036 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,036 miles
    Test number
    268860794266
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail16,034 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,034 miles
    Test number
    376029084467
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about F3 PDL

Does F3 PDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 PDL is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 PDL?
The MOT on F3 PDL is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 PDL done?
F3 PDL was recorded at 61,227 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,837 miles a year.
Has F3 PDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 PDL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 PDL 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 PDL find?
F3 PDL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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