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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

FBD 374MOT history

FBD 374 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

FBD 374 blue 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,533 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FBD 374
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FBD 374 was last recorded at 125,533 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,518 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,533 miles
  • 2024 – 121,197 miles
  • 2023 – 116,694 miles
  • 2022 – 110,940 miles
  • 2021 – 106,329 miles
  • 2020 – 101,205 miles
  • 2019 – 97,031 miles
  • 2018 – 95,137 miles
  • 2017 – 94,317 miles
  • 2016 – 83,395 miles
  • 2015 – 76,304 miles
  • 2014 – 65,723 miles
  • 2013 – 52,289 miles
  • 2012 – 48,919 miles
  • 2011 – 45,629 miles
  • 2010 – 43,154 miles
  • 2009 – 40,299 miles
  • 2008 – 36,728 miles
  • 2007 – 32,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,533 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,533 miles (+15)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,533 miles
    Test number
    314135056729
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail125,518 miles (+4,321)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,518 miles
    Test number
    541731448546
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass121,197 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,197 miles
    Test number
    861423076553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,694 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,694 miles
    Test number
    925777374179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,940 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    561892235742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,919 miles (+4,590)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,919 miles
    Test number
    182581162266
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn

  7. Pass106,329 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    897889842647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,205 miles (+4,174)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    971359318352
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass97,031 miles (+1,894)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    149286234207
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass95,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    459003391875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,137 miles (+820)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    520549856639
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass94,317 miles (+10,922)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,317 miles
    Test number
    273606436498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,395 miles (+7,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    616503525766
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass76,304 miles (+10,581)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,304 miles
    Test number
    729529005229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    507812294147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,723 miles (+13,434)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    596732394136
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass52,289 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,289 miles
    Test number
    326996243053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,919 miles (+3,290)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    966073852004
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass45,629 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,629 miles
    Test number
    427515751083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,628 miles (+2,474)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,628 miles
    Test number
    188062351404
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass43,154 miles (+2,855)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,154 miles
    Test number
    470137430180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering arm damper bush worn

  22. Pass40,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,299 miles
    Test number
    294547519187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail40,298 miles (+3,570)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,298 miles
    Test number
    911787319165
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass36,728 miles (+4,683)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    540490848134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront diff pinion oil seal leak

  25. Pass32,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,045 miles
    Test number
    550656977156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FBD 374

What vehicle is registration FBD 374 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FBD 374 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2004. 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 FBD 374 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FBD 374 is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on FBD 374?
The MOT on FBD 374 is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FBD 374 done?
FBD 374 was recorded at 125,533 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has FBD 374 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FBD 374 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on FBD 374 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 FBD 374 find?
FBD 374 passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central rear upper sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame ball joint; front oil leak, but not excessive diff; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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