
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
FSU 357MOT history
FSU 357 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 163,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 163,535 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,749 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FSU 357
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 24 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
FSU 357 was last recorded at 163,535 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,261 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,274 miles
- Average per year
- 5,749 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,535 miles
- 2025 – 159,261 miles
- 2024 – 155,181 miles
- 2023 – 151,743 miles
- 2022 – 151,742 miles
- 2021 – 148,089 miles
- 2020 – 145,136 miles
- 2019 – 141,231 miles
- 2018 – 136,143 miles
- 2017 – 129,763 miles
- 2016 – 122,978 miles
- 2015 – 118,486 miles
- 2014 – 111,630 miles
- 2013 – 109,812 miles
- 2012 – 100,657 miles
- 2011 – 100,559 miles
- 2010 – 95,689 miles
- 2008 – 73,670 miles
- 2006 – 51,618 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2025
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Extensive fluctuation from front brakes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
33 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,535 miles (+4,274)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 163,535 miles
- Test number
- 198757067866
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass159,261 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 159,261 miles
- Test number
- 328015966648
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering components
Fail159,260 miles (+4,079)3 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,260 miles
- Test number
- 782676791474
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering components
Pass155,181 miles (+3,438)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 155,181 miles
- Test number
- 481081766717
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ns and os hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,743 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 151,743 miles
- Test number
- 668755747960
- AdvisoryFront ns and os hub seals slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,742 miles (+3,653)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,742 miles
- Test number
- 615042898481
- MajorFront Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ns and os marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns and os marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront hub seals slight leak nsf and osf
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,089 miles (+2,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 148,089 miles
- Test number
- 889155298164
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,136 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 145,136 miles
- Test number
- 592894146880
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,134 miles (+3,903)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,134 miles
- Test number
- 665717646260
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outriggers holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,231 miles (+5,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,231 miles
- Test number
- 535462758883
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,143 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 136,143 miles
- Test number
- 592176334158
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,140 miles (+6,377)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,140 miles
- Test number
- 251717899157
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anywhere within 12" (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis -UPPER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis LOWER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides of rear subframe and mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,763 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 129,763 miles
- Test number
- 391574842595
- AdvisoryExtensive fluctuation from front brakes
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside front chassis leg corroded but structually solid
- AdvisorySeat belt corrosion reapairs difficult to assess due to seam sealer and underseal applied
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering box
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing
Fail129,761 miles (+6,783)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,761 miles
- Test number
- 540733223322
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExtensive fluctuation from front brakes
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside front chassis leg corroded but structually solid
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering box
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing
Pass122,978 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 122,978 miles
- Test number
- 866426896809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,975 miles (+4,489)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,975 miles
- Test number
- 523730956042
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f turrett holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f suspension turrett corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass118,486 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 118,486 miles
- Test number
- 312798515984
- Advisory1 of 2 bulbs out on number plate
- AdvisoryChassis recently fully undersealed
Fail118,483 miles (+6,853)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,483 miles
- Test number
- 518271860291
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Advisory1 of 2 bulbs out on number plate
- AdvisoryChassis recently fully undersealed
Pass111,630 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 111,630 miles
- Test number
- 888906274200
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail111,616 miles (+1,804)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,616 miles
- Test number
- 328456874445
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass109,812 miles (+346)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 109,812 miles
- Test number
- 195236513397
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront brake application slightly uneven. A further inspection is advised.
- NoteNearside front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.
Fail109,466 miles (+4,652)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,466 miles
- Test number
- 758275603353
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront brake application slightly uneven. A further inspection is advised.
- NoteNearside front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.
Pass104,814 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 104,814 miles
- Test number
- 505188913066
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail104,800 miles (+4,143)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,800 miles
- Test number
- 915959803094
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass100,657 miles (+98)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 100,657 miles
- Test number
- 276794602021
- NoteOffside and nearside front drag link end gaiters split and missing
Fail100,559 miles (+4,854)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,559 miles
- Test number
- 739985451362
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside and nearside front drag link end gaiters split and missing
Pass95,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 95,705 miles
- Test number
- 869552411052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,705 miles (+16)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,705 miles
- Test number
- 776370111054
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fail95,689 miles (+2,836)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,689 miles
- Test number
- 563949510312
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass92,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 92,853 miles
- Test number
- 241958230190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,853 miles (+19,183)12 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,853 miles
- Test number
- 533652130125
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureValve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass73,670 miles (+22,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 73,670 miles
- Test number
- 293477118244
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 51,618 miles
- Test number
- 711482526279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FSU 357
- What vehicle is registration FSU 357 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FSU 357 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2000. 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 FSU 357 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSU 357 is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on FSU 357?
- The MOT on FSU 357 is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has FSU 357 done?
- FSU 357 was recorded at 163,535 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,749 miles a year.
- Has FSU 357 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FSU 357 has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on FSU 357 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 FSU 357 find?
- FSU 357 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas.
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