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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

F3 SCBMOT history

F3 SCB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

F3 SCB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,490 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 SCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 SCB was last recorded at 74,490 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,773 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,717 miles
Average per year
4,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,490 miles
  • 2025 – 70,773 miles
  • 2024 – 68,054 miles
  • 2022 – 61,034 miles
  • 2021 – 55,972 miles
  • 2020 – 51,369 miles
  • 2019 – 46,472 miles
  • 2018 – 40,733 miles
  • 2017 – 35,572 miles
  • 2016 – 30,367 miles
  • 2015 – 23,476 miles
  • 2014 – 16,899 miles
  • 2013 – 14,246 miles
  • 2012 – 12,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,490 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose borderline (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose borderline (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose borderline (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose borderline (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,490 miles (+3,717)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,490 miles
    Test number
    888546804490
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose borderline (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass70,773 miles (+2,719)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,773 miles
    Test number
    730216957327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play -borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tractor joint slightly damp
    • AdvisorySteering damper has a slightly worn bush

  3. Pass68,054 miles (+7,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,054 miles
    Test number
    829596269169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement -borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal lightly cracking

  4. Pass61,034 miles (+135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,034 miles
    Test number
    681087576033
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail60,899 miles (+4,927)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    227011587027
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,972 miles (+4,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,972 miles
    Test number
    406377910540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,369 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    601415297085
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail51,213 miles (+4,741)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    482756891811
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass46,472 miles (+1,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,472 miles
    Test number
    439993371912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Fail45,259 miles (+4,526)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,259 miles
    Test number
    676154653261
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  11. Pass40,733 miles (+5,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,733 miles
    Test number
    546083111490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre 2.7mm

  12. Pass35,572 miles (+5,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    980255233661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass30,367 miles (+6,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    488131777781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass23,476 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,476 miles
    Test number
    798124345070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,899 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,899 miles
    Test number
    626534864055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,246 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,246 miles
    Test number
    239648403160
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass14,246 miles (+2,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,246 miles
    Test number
    765398103105
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass12,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,016 miles
    Test number
    715054212173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 SCB

Does F3 SCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 SCB is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 SCB?
The MOT on F3 SCB is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 SCB done?
F3 SCB was recorded at 74,490 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,511 miles a year.
Has F3 SCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 SCB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on F3 SCB 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 SCB find?
F3 SCB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose borderline; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose borderline, and 3 more.

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