Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc
FEL 71MOT history
FEL 71 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 128,558 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,015 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FEL 71
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 24 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
FEL 71 was last recorded at 128,558 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 11,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,876 miles · 6 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,682 miles
- Average per year
- 7,015 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,558 miles
- 2025 – 116,876 miles
- 2024 – 99,183 miles
- 2023 – 81,306 miles
- 2021 – 80,027 miles
- 2020 – 78,666 miles
- 2019 – 75,699 miles
- 2018 – 70,899 miles
- 2017 – 62,071 miles
- 2016 – 56,329 miles
- 2015 – 51,384 miles
- 2014 – 45,623 miles
- 2013 – 39,224 miles
- 2012 – 32,674 miles
- 2011 – 26,321 miles
- 2010 – 20,634 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,558 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 21 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,558 miles (+11,682)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 128,558 miles
- Test number
- 197367029284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,876 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 116,876 miles
- Test number
- 287305707933
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,876 miles (+17,693)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,876 miles
- Test number
- 629127152238
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,183 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 99,183 miles
- Test number
- 567717202119
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,183 miles (+17,877)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,183 miles
- Test number
- 748462547238
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,306 miles (+1,279)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 81,306 miles
- Test number
- 655719445138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,027 miles (+1,361)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,027 miles
- Test number
- 496352214295
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass78,666 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,666 miles
- Test number
- 717802425547
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail78,663 miles (+2,964)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,663 miles
- Test number
- 899801574362
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass75,699 miles (+4,800)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,699 miles
- Test number
- 557311374374
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,899 miles (+8,828)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 70,899 miles
- Test number
- 496569127340
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,071 miles (+5,742)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 62,071 miles
- Test number
- 582996506811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,329 miles (+4,945)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 56,329 miles
- Test number
- 422454235076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,384 miles (+5,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 51,384 miles
- Test number
- 238598027189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Pass45,623 miles (+6,399)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 45,623 miles
- Test number
- 669683404369
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass39,224 miles (+6,550)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 39,224 miles
- Test number
- 139751393234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass32,674 miles (+6,353)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 32,674 miles
- Test number
- 986971892236
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass26,321 miles (+5,687)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 26,321 miles
- Test number
- 735673491225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass20,634 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 20,634 miles
- Test number
- 271794290230
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear seats folded away, rear seat belts not tested
Questions about FEL 71
- What vehicle is registration FEL 71 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FEL 71 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Oct 2007. 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 FEL 71 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FEL 71 is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on FEL 71?
- The MOT on FEL 71 is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has FEL 71 done?
- FEL 71 was recorded at 128,558 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,015 miles a year.
- Has FEL 71 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FEL 71 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on FEL 71 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 FEL 71 find?
- FEL 71 passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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