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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

FH 13MOT history

FH 13 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

FH 13 red 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 1 May 2027
Mileage
94,262 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FH 13
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FH 13 was last recorded at 94,262 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,343 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,919 miles
Average per year
5,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,262 miles
  • 2025 – 89,343 miles
  • 2024 – 84,402 miles
  • 2023 – 80,764 miles
  • 2022 – 76,289 miles
  • 2021 – 70,835 miles
  • 2020 – 65,679 miles
  • 2019 – 61,708 miles
  • 2018 – 59,515 miles
  • 2017 – 52,626 miles
  • 2016 – 44,933 miles
  • 2015 – 39,789 miles
  • 2014 – 33,933 miles
  • 2013 – 28,214 miles
  • 2012 – 21,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside steering damper bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,262 miles
    Test number
    646230480614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,262 miles (+4,919)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,262 miles
    Test number
    546144591524
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,343 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    860338709596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,295 miles (+4,893)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    993675334575
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective no noticeable servo operation when pedal pumped out and engine started (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury aerial mast broken on offside front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle will not release without messing about with seatbelt (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated and no longer reflective (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar component excessively worn tow bar pins worn, and receiver holes elongated (6.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,402 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    420046632096
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly worn tow bar height pins worn, and moving in sockets (6.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Fail84,402 miles (+3,638)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    718430946060
    • MajorOffside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,764 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,764 miles
    Test number
    736937691777
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tube tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly worn tow bar height pins has slight play (6.1.6 (b) (i))

  8. Fail80,764 miles (+4,475)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,764 miles
    Test number
    748383621822
    • DangerousTowbar attachment likely to become detached tow hitch pin locking device missing (6.1.6 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lower corner broken (sharp edge) (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure tow ball retaining devices loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tube tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly worn tow bar height pins has slight play (6.1.6 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,289 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    718108673034
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly worn both through bolts on towbar worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

  10. Fail76,289 miles (+5,454)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    817218315583
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly worn both through bolts on towbar worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

  11. Pass70,835 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,835 miles
    Test number
    913378175158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,679 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,679 miles
    Test number
    366070878814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,708 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,708 miles
    Test number
    408364586529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,515 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    283448547861
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Fail59,573 miles (+6,947)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    134213843720
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorTowbar safety device not operating correctly pin missing (6.1.6 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  16. Pass52,626 miles (+7,693)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    835614968963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,933 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,933 miles
    Test number
    978417862385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,789 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,789 miles
    Test number
    558863865156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,933 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,933 miles
    Test number
    458550644177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,214 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,214 miles
    Test number
    857585283126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,515 miles
    Test number
    147168372197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,514 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,514 miles
    Test number
    206988172487
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about FH 13

What vehicle is registration FH 13 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FH 13 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2009. 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 FH 13 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FH 13 is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on FH 13?
The MOT on FH 13 is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FH 13 done?
FH 13 was recorded at 94,262 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,255 miles a year.
Has FH 13 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FH 13 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on FH 13 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 FH 13 find?
FH 13 passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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