Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
FFR 209MOT history
FFR 209 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,234 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 132,234 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,139 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FFR 209
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
FFR 209 was last recorded at 132,234 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,098 miles · 11 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 136 miles
- Average per year
- 5,139 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,234 miles
- 2025 – 126,195 miles
- 2024 – 119,440 miles
- 2023 – 119,209 miles
- 2022 – 116,871 miles
- 2021 – 114,251 miles
- 2020 – 112,390 miles
- 2019 – 108,725 miles
- 2018 – 103,264 miles
- 2017 – 98,292 miles
- 2016 – 92,696 miles
- 2015 – 86,819 miles
- 2014 – 79,685 miles
- 2013 – 77,115 miles
- 2012 – 76,006 miles
- 2011 – 74,770 miles
- 2010 – 66,447 miles
- 2009 – 50,283 miles
- 2008 – 45,080 miles
- 2007 – 28,876 miles
- 2006 – 27,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,234 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both sides outer swivels leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear bolt on supports corroded and corroding away (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear out riggers corroding away (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear both side rear bolt on body mounts corroding and corroded away
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear nearside and offside rear out riggers corroded and holed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front swivel joints have oil seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,234 miles (+136)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 132,234 miles
- Test number
- 233764649237
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both sides outer swivels leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear bolt on supports corroded and corroding away (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear out riggers corroding away (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail132,098 miles (+5,903)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,098 miles
- Test number
- 477077239259
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both sides outer swivels leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear bolt on supports corroded and corroding away (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear out riggers corroding away (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass126,195 miles (+136)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 126,195 miles
- Test number
- 580090593704
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both sides outer swivels leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both side rear bolt on body mounts corroding and corroded away
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside rear out riggers corroded and holed
Fail126,059 miles (+6,619)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,059 miles
- Test number
- 468002275851
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both sides outer swivels leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both side rear bolt on body mounts corroding and corroded away
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside rear out riggers corroded and holed
Pass119,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 119,440 miles
- Test number
- 990450416185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,440 miles (+231)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,440 miles
- Test number
- 574472143243
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass119,209 miles (+2,338)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 119,209 miles
- Test number
- 527781049175
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight leaks from swivel hubs O/S & N/S
Pass116,871 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,871 miles
- Test number
- 114672075164
- AdvisoryFront suspension spheres leaking slightly. rear axle pinion oil seal leaking slightly.
Fail116,871 miles (+2,620)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,871 miles
- Test number
- 383082630290
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering damper (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals leaking o/s & n/s.
- AdvisoryRear diff front seal leaking
Pass114,251 miles (+1,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 114,251 miles
- Test number
- 767328951028
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals leaking slightly
Pass112,390 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 112,390 miles
- Test number
- 895216350412
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals leaking
Fail112,389 miles (+3,664)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,389 miles
- Test number
- 732803786730
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront swivel seals leaking
Pass108,725 miles (+5,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,725 miles
- Test number
- 285177176381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play From steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,264 miles (+4,972)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 103,264 miles
- Test number
- 349798003540
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 98,292 miles
- Test number
- 135299319231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,292 miles (+5,596)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,292 miles
- Test number
- 953754870602
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass92,696 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 92,696 miles
- Test number
- 956344162772
- AdvisoryFront swivel joints have oil seepage
Fail92,696 miles (+5,877)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,696 miles
- Test number
- 344538810976
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront swivel joints have oil seepage
Pass86,819 miles (+2,990)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 86,819 miles
- Test number
- 316098623343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,829 miles (+4,144)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,829 miles
- Test number
- 586798575000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass79,685 miles (+2,570)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 79,685 miles
- Test number
- 158465764426
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres stepping
Pass77,115 miles (+1,109)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,115 miles
- Test number
- 768938373042
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass76,006 miles (+1,236)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,006 miles
- Test number
- 476485272038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,770 miles (+8,323)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 74,770 miles
- Test number
- 125784771064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,447 miles (+16,164)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 66,447 miles
- Test number
- 660276870024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,283 miles (+5,203)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 50,283 miles
- Test number
- 502982179087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,080 miles (+16,204)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 45,080 miles
- Test number
- 683778088012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,876 miles (+950)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 28,876 miles
- Test number
- 871108867033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 27,926 miles
- Test number
- 292599986052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FFR 209
- What vehicle is registration FFR 209 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FFR 209 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2003. 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 FFR 209 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FFR 209 is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on FFR 209?
- The MOT on FFR 209 is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has FFR 209 done?
- FFR 209 was recorded at 132,234 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
- Has FFR 209 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FFR 209 has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on FFR 209 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 FFR 209 find?
- FFR 209 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive both sides outer swivels leaking; front oil leak, but not excessive diff, and 7 more.
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