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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

FSK 816MOT history

FSK 816 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

FSK 816 grey 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,665 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSK 816
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSK 816 was last recorded at 61,665 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,101 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
564 miles
Average per year
1,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,665 miles
  • 2023 – 60,722 miles
  • 2022 – 60,235 miles
  • 2021 – 59,742 miles
  • 2020 – 59,437 miles
  • 2019 – 59,258 miles
  • 2018 – 58,979 miles
  • 2017 – 58,301 miles
  • 2016 – 57,536 miles
  • 2015 – 56,893 miles
  • 2014 – 55,693 miles
  • 2013 – 54,436 miles
  • 2012 – 52,735 miles
  • 2011 – 50,088 miles
  • 2010 – 46,062 miles
  • 2009 – 45,851 miles
  • 2008 – 41,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,665 miles (+564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    537561180181
    • 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))

  2. Pass61,101 miles (+379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    646086265551
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass60,722 miles (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,722 miles
    Test number
    659141723406
    • 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))

  4. Pass60,235 miles (+493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,235 miles
    Test number
    121503552820
    • 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))

  5. Pass59,742 miles (+305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    336705876751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass59,437 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,437 miles
    Test number
    189122192827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass59,258 miles (+279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    495200557490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass58,979 miles (+678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,979 miles
    Test number
    668373350375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass58,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    730583775517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Fail58,301 miles (+765)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    209509932351
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass57,536 miles (+643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    215824735474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass56,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    278178355000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,893 miles (+1,200)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    608528455081
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail55,693 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,693 miles
    Test number
    387974984085
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass55,693 miles (+1,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,693 miles
    Test number
    729944384028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass54,436 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,436 miles
    Test number
    847644073007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,735 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,735 miles
    Test number
    568673182000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    575624881075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,088 miles (+4,026)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    737224181098
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass46,062 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    372714980081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,851 miles (+4,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,851 miles
    Test number
    353807849436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass41,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    932642838207
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about FSK 816

What vehicle is registration FSK 816 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSK 816 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 2005. 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 FSK 816 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSK 816 is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on FSK 816?
The MOT on FSK 816 is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSK 816 done?
FSK 816 was recorded at 61,665 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,152 miles a year.
Has FSK 816 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSK 816 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on FSK 816 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 FSK 816 find?
FSK 816 passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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