Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc
FSL 173MOT history
FSL 173 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,928 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 129,928 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,767 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FSL 173
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 25 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
FSL 173 was last recorded at 129,928 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 6,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,321 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,607 miles
- Average per year
- 7,767 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,928 miles
- 2025 – 123,321 miles
- 2024 – 117,853 miles
- 2023 – 112,783 miles
- 2022 – 107,920 miles
- 2021 – 96,295 miles
- 2020 – 84,623 miles
- 2019 – 79,035 miles
- 2018 – 73,426 miles
- 2017 – 66,107 miles
- 2016 – 60,632 miles
- 2015 – 51,311 miles
- 2014 – 34,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,928 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,928 miles (+6,607)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 129,928 miles
- Test number
- 699768959033
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass123,321 miles (+5,468)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 123,321 miles
- Test number
- 348763838969
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,853 miles (+5,070)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 117,853 miles
- Test number
- 820489753952
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,783 miles (+4,863)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 112,783 miles
- Test number
- 877940227754
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen
- AdvisoryExhaust corroding
Pass107,920 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 107,920 miles
- Test number
- 869940057347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail107,912 miles (+11,617)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,912 miles
- Test number
- 445159269302
- MajorBrake performance not tested Brake caliper leaking!! (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass96,295 miles (+11,672)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 96,295 miles
- Test number
- 717978725843
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,623 miles (+5,588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,623 miles
- Test number
- 444385363013
- AdvisoryEngine sump badly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,035 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,035 miles
- Test number
- 280842209160
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing un-evenly
Fail79,035 miles (+5,609)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,035 miles
- Test number
- 919345026313
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing un-evenly
Pass73,426 miles (+7,319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 73,426 miles
- Test number
- 462648144421
- AdvisoryFront swivels damp
- AdvisorySlight damaged nsf seat belt
Pass66,107 miles (+5,475)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 66,107 miles
- Test number
- 724400170135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,632 miles
- Test number
- 786703329234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,632 miles (+1,472)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,632 miles
- Test number
- 590165220297
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure refit (6.3.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass59,160 miles (+7,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 59,160 miles
- Test number
- 570267076310
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 65% worn (3.5.1g)
Pass51,311 miles (+17,179)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 51,311 miles
- Test number
- 679993185085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,132 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 34,132 miles
- Test number
- 309329054063
- NoteFront diff propshaft bearing leaking
Questions about FSL 173
- What vehicle is registration FSL 173 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FSL 173 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2011. 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 FSL 173 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSL 173 is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on FSL 173?
- The MOT on FSL 173 is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has FSL 173 done?
- FSL 173 was recorded at 129,928 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
- Has FSL 173 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FSL 173 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on FSL 173 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 FSL 173 find?
- FSL 173 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp inop.
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