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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

FDN 3MOT history

FDN 3 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 64,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

FDN 3 green 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,699 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FDN 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FDN 3 was last recorded at 64,699 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2011: 35,156 miles, lower than 308,108 miles on 10 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,679 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,699 miles
  • 2024 – 64,325 miles
  • 2023 – 64,051 miles
  • 2022 – 62,926 miles
  • 2021 – 61,166 miles
  • 2020 – 59,964 miles
  • 2019 – 59,012 miles
  • 2018 – 57,018 miles
  • 2017 – 55,735 miles
  • 2016 – 53,407 miles
  • 2015 – 50,796 miles
  • 2014 – 48,053 miles
  • 2013 – 43,467 miles
  • 2012 – 38,454 miles
  • 2011 – 35,195 miles
  • 2010 – 308,108 miles
  • 2009 – 255,354 miles
  • 2008 – 21,906 miles
  • 2007 – 17,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,699 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,699 miles
    Test number
    962473065044
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,696 miles (+17)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,696 miles
    Test number
    684125368902
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail64,679 miles (+354)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    614896171234
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,325 miles (+274)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    497426713551
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,051 miles (+1,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,051 miles
    Test number
    734574462305
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,926 miles (+1,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,926 miles
    Test number
    648575959127
    • AdvisoryFront play in both front hubs
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass61,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    978382340475
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail61,166 miles (+1,202)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    309690774502
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,964 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    947814303508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,012 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    791258584506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,018 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    757408918348
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail57,018 miles (+1,283)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    600982909191
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass55,735 miles (+2,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,735 miles
    Test number
    651907467416
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn front axle joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn rear axle front joint

  14. Pass53,407 miles (+2,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,407 miles
    Test number
    215537842379
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass50,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,796 miles
    Test number
    735373335942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,796 miles (+2,743)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,796 miles
    Test number
    630395613417
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens smashed (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass48,053 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,053 miles
    Test number
    769048904346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,467 miles
    Test number
    547601713390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,467 miles (+5,013)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,467 miles
    Test number
    815018503317
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass38,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,454 miles
    Test number
    446274712300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,454 miles (+3,259)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,454 miles
    Test number
    507812612372
    • FailureFront Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,195 miles (+39)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    518285811339
    • NoteLight corosion to n/s and o/s front brake pipes
    • NoteN/s rear door seal damaged
    • NoteSreering box drop arm ball joint slight wear

  23. Fail35,156 miles (-272,952)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,156 miles
    Test number
    408908801457
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteLight corosion to n/s and o/s front brake pipes
    • NoteN/s rear door seal damaged
    • NoteSreering box drop arm ball joint slight wear

  24. Pass308,108 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    308,108 miles
    Test number
    450264110397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail308,102 miles (+52,748)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,102 miles
    Test number
    542623710361
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass255,354 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    255,354 miles
    Test number
    654230519360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail255,353 miles (+233,447)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,353 miles
    Test number
    101998609379
    • FailureFront Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  28. Pass21,906 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,906 miles
    Test number
    351241118332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,094 miles (+3,950)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,094 miles
    Test number
    103139808342
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

  30. Fail17,144 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,144 miles
    Test number
    241402437386
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass17,144 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,144 miles
    Test number
    482322537415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about FDN 3

What vehicle is registration FDN 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FDN 3 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 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 FDN 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FDN 3 is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on FDN 3?
The MOT on FDN 3 is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FDN 3 done?
FDN 3 was recorded at 64,699 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,645 miles a year.
Has FDN 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FDN 3 has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on FDN 3 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FDN 3 find?
FDN 3 passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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