
Land Rover Defender
Orange · Diesel · 1989 · 2,496 cc
F3 RTBMOT history
F3 RTB is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 222,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 222,198 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 RTB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 31 Dec 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 RTB was last recorded at 222,198 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,999 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 199 miles
- Average per year
- 2,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 222,198 miles
- 2025 – 221,999 miles
- 2024 – 221,355 miles
- 2023 – 217,571 miles
- 2022 – 212,075 miles
- 2021 – 204,567 miles
- 2020 – 204,560 miles
- 2019 – 200,930 miles
- 2017 – 200,020 miles
- 2015 – 198,275 miles
- 2014 – 196,247 miles
- 2012 – 194,751 miles
- 2011 – 191,852 miles
- 2010 – 185,975 miles
- 2009 – 181,748 miles
- 2008 – 181,377 miles
- 2007 – 175,999 miles
- 2006 – 168,493 miles
- 2005 – 161,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose down pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Small hole in floor pan
- AdvisoryRear boot floor out riggers corroded
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front swivel joints have slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both rear tyres are perished between treads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass222,198 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 222,198 miles
- Test number
- 949619796415
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose down pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Small hole in floor pan
- AdvisoryRear boot floor out riggers corroded
Fail222,198 miles (+199)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,198 miles
- Test number
- 806842341314
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose down pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Small hole in floor pan
- AdvisoryRear boot floor out riggers corroded
Pass221,999 miles (+644)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 221,999 miles
- Test number
- 238348449953
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight uj play (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some bushes deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySome corrosion to bulkhead/floor pans/chassis rails
Pass221,355 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 221,355 miles
- Test number
- 701414804096
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail221,355 miles (+3,784)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,355 miles
- Test number
- 370192738820
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working horn works intermitantly. (7.7 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,571 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 217,571 miles
- Test number
- 160166447120
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail217,564 miles (+5,489)6 dangerous22 major3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,564 miles
- Test number
- 991921211278
- DangerousIntermediate drop arm likely to become detached loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad braking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousSteering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected track tube bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- DangerousSteering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment bolts missing and others loose and excesive flex in wheel its self (2.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center exhaust leak hole in pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak hole in pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis repaired with body filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorPower steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak hole in pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MinorFront passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective bolts missing both sides
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both body mounts not attached (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass212,075 miles (+7,508)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 212,075 miles
- Test number
- 507789790703
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/r body mount corroded and worn
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisorySuspension springs corroded
Pass204,567 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 204,567 miles
- Test number
- 797606661970
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joints have slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear drag link bent
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in between tread
- AdvisoryOil cooler pipes leaking slightly
Fail204,563 miles (+3)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,563 miles
- Test number
- 257484630890
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking under front cross member (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake lagging in operation pedal spongey (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished between treads
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joints have slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear drag link bent
- AdvisoryOil cooler pipe is slightly leaking
Fail204,560 miles (+3,630)1 dangerous12 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,560 miles
- Test number
- 352141738419
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished between treads
- AdvisoryO/s/f axle swivel joints have slight play
- AdvisoryRear o/s/f drag link bent
Pass200,930 miles (+910)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 200,930 miles
- Test number
- 625021382108
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,020 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 200,020 miles
- Test number
- 744790438437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryUnder body under sealed
Fail200,020 miles (+1,745)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,020 miles
- Test number
- 566627171751
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryUnder body under sealed
Pass198,275 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 198,275 miles
- Test number
- 528339715199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,261 miles (+2,014)3 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,261 miles
- Test number
- 607604405176
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass196,247 miles (+1,496)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 196,247 miles
- Test number
- 827957324005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear brake pipes // heavy underseal..
Pass194,751 miles (+2,899)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 194,751 miles
- Test number
- 475738512301
- NoteUnder body corroded
Pass191,852 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 191,852 miles
- Test number
- 356184231357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail191,839 miles (+5,864)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,839 miles
- Test number
- 136948521308
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass185,975 miles (+4,227)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 185,975 miles
- Test number
- 264035980298
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass181,748 miles (+371)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 181,748 miles
- Test number
- 512605599231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,377 miles (+5,378)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 181,377 miles
- Test number
- 871271188223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,999 miles (+7,506)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 175,999 miles
- Test number
- 362392787247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,493 miles (+7,118)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 168,493 miles
- Test number
- 700457186271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 161,375 miles
- Test number
- 912618585209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F3 RTB
- Does F3 RTB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 RTB is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F3 RTB?
- The MOT on F3 RTB is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F3 RTB done?
- F3 RTB was recorded at 222,198 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,986 miles a year.
- Has F3 RTB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 RTB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on F3 RTB 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 RTB find?
- F3 RTB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose down pipe; nearside small hole in floor pan; rear boot floor out riggers corroded.
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