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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

LN13 FCLMOT history

LN13 FCL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LN13 FCL black 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,660 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN13 FCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN13 FCL was last recorded at 121,660 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,178 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,482 miles
Average per year
7,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,660 miles
  • 2025 – 119,178 miles
  • 2024 – 116,124 miles
  • 2023 – 112,017 miles
  • 2022 – 106,718 miles
  • 2021 – 98,329 miles
  • 2020 – 89,744 miles
  • 2019 – 75,686 miles
  • 2018 – 61,859 miles
  • 2017 – 51,236 miles
  • 2016 – 42,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,660 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,660 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,660 miles
    Test number
    238859183708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    531021063654
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Fail119,178 miles (+3,054)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    207075377220
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass116,124 miles (+4,107)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    930951425075
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass112,017 miles (+5,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,017 miles
    Test number
    512278393121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTowbar mounting bolts loose / missing. still secure
  6. Pass106,718 miles (+8,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,718 miles
    Test number
    752981282396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass98,329 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    557560788102
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads are out of shape
    • AdvisoryFuel tank has stains around it
  8. Fail98,329 miles (+8,585)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    559409750431
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads are out of shape
    • AdvisoryFuel tank has stains around it
  9. Pass89,744 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,744 miles
    Test number
    303136768571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,742 miles (+14,056)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,742 miles
    Test number
    932248098654
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drl not working
  11. Pass75,686 miles (+13,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,686 miles
    Test number
    853068978569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged ON LIMIT NOW (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  12. Pass61,859 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    668766786499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail61,809 miles (+10,573)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    825298855307
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass51,236 miles (+8,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,236 miles
    Test number
    997815492293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront hockey stick bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror case damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass damaged
  15. Pass42,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    558203111097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen outside swept area
  16. Fail42,281 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    993380909910
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen outside swept area

Questions about LN13 FCL

Does LN13 FCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN13 FCL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LN13 FCL?
The MOT on LN13 FCL is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LN13 FCL done?
LN13 FCL was recorded at 121,660 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,840 miles a year.
Has LN13 FCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN13 FCL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LN13 FCL 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 LN13 FCL find?
LN13 FCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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