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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

FB 70MOT history

FB 70 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

FB 70 black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
65,532 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FB 70
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FB 70 was last recorded at 65,532 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,532 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,532 miles
  • 2024 – 64,272 miles
  • 2023 – 61,628 miles
  • 2022 – 54,858 miles
  • 2021 – 51,485 miles
  • 2020 – 45,434 miles
  • 2019 – 42,709 miles
  • 2018 – 41,703 miles
  • 2017 – 39,779 miles
  • 2016 – 36,679 miles
  • 2015 – 32,839 miles
  • 2014 – 27,690 miles
  • 2013 – 19,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,532 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front swivel joints dry

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    794880722221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail65,532 miles (+18)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    784260905043
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail65,514 miles (+1,242)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    296972373332
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass64,272 miles (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    951358545960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,628 miles
    Test number
    448261686609
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail61,628 miles (+6,770)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,628 miles
    Test number
    210176777947
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,858 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    904241380951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,485 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,485 miles
    Test number
    965137498417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,434 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    653098595365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,709 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,709 miles
    Test number
    392793526246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,703 miles (+1,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,703 miles
    Test number
    987586344974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass39,779 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,779 miles
    Test number
    588795268387
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints dry

  13. Fail39,759 miles (+3,080)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,759 miles
    Test number
    374537891306
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints dry

  14. Pass36,679 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    213107026783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,839 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,839 miles
    Test number
    665865725282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,690 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,690 miles
    Test number
    448705824299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,657 miles
    Test number
    526781263132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FB 70

What vehicle is registration FB 70 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FB 70 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jul 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FB 70 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FB 70 expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FB 70?
The MOT on FB 70 expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FB 70 done?
FB 70 was recorded at 65,532 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 3,716 miles a year.
Has FB 70 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FB 70 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on FB 70 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 FB 70 find?
FB 70 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes.

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