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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

F3 RUTMOT history

F3 RUT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 109,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

F3 RUT red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,460 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 RUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 RUT was last recorded at 109,460 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 7,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,776 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,684 miles
Average per year
3,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,460 miles
  • 2025 – 101,776 miles
  • 2024 – 101,008 miles
  • 2023 – 100,304 miles
  • 2022 – 98,900 miles
  • 2020 – 96,496 miles
  • 2019 – 90,910 miles
  • 2018 – 88,642 miles
  • 2017 – 85,460 miles
  • 2016 – 82,583 miles
  • 2015 – 79,289 miles
  • 2013 – 76,198 miles
  • 2012 – 65,904 miles
  • 2011 – 63,176 miles
  • 2010 – 60,211 miles
  • 2008 – 56,231 miles
  • 2007 – 51,610 miles
  • 2006 – 47,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Corrosion/holes both front floor pans, but out of prescribed area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Trailer electrical socket insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,460 miles (+7,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,460 miles
    Test number
    421206700697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,776 miles (+768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,776 miles
    Test number
    587170423283
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,008 miles
    Test number
    808583943244
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/holes both front floor pans, but out of prescribed area.

  4. Fail101,008 miles (+704)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,008 miles
    Test number
    618330773291
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/holes both front floor pans, but out of prescribed area.

  5. Pass100,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,304 miles
    Test number
    667546990428
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor pan corroded and holed - out of distance
    • AdvisorySeepage of oil offside front hub seal

  6. Fail100,304 miles (+1,404)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,304 miles
    Test number
    473578613875
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor pan corroded and holed - out of distance
    • AdvisorySeepage of oil offside front hub seal

  7. Pass98,900 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,900 miles
    Test number
    501844200569
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,883 miles (+2,387)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,883 miles
    Test number
    985466016214
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel spokes fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorTowbar attachment defective Fixing bolts not through nylock nuts (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,496 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,496 miles
    Test number
    100341240881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,032 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    433012742714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,910 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,910 miles
    Test number
    107646426354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    414185424582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,642 miles (+3,182)14 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    920943728541
    • FailureCentral Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Panhard rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass85,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    137920198859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,460 miles (+2,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    376356305806
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass82,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,583 miles
    Test number
    959229275673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail82,583 miles (+3,294)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,583 miles
    Test number
    605197800273
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,289 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    705185505068
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail79,256 miles (+3,058)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    167082805054
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass76,198 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    906844363391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,419 miles (+6,515)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    435194213013
    • NoteCorrosion on all brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s/f chassis rail borderline

  22. Pass65,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    549153502079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,904 miles (+2,728)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    885393802046
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass63,176 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    728937601089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  25. Fail63,175 miles (+2,964)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    626016201011
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  26. Pass60,211 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,211 miles
    Test number
    894518200081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,231 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    150177058301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,721 miles
    Test number
    361787508090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,719 miles (+2,109)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,719 miles
    Test number
    624027808067
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  30. Pass51,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    891975707041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail51,610 miles (+4,135)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    560164407023
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  32. Pass47,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,475 miles
    Test number
    723210216095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 RUT

Does F3 RUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 RUT is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 RUT?
The MOT on F3 RUT is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 RUT done?
F3 RUT was recorded at 109,460 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
Has F3 RUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 RUT has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on F3 RUT 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 RUT find?
F3 RUT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine.

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