Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
N342 FWRMOT history
N342 FWR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 278,676 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 278,676 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 8,966 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N342 FWR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 26 Jan 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N342 FWR was last recorded at 278,676 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 272,333 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,343 miles
- Average per year
- 8,966 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 278,676 miles
- 2025 – 272,333 miles
- 2024 – 263,670 miles
- 2023 – 253,726 miles
- 2022 – 243,242 miles
- 2021 – 232,068 miles
- 2020 – 223,093 miles
- 2019 – 207,752 miles
- 2018 – 192,389 miles
- 2017 – 175,143 miles
- 2016 – 162,379 miles
- 2015 – 151,001 miles
- 2014 – 143,102 miles
- 2013 – 136,241 miles
- 2012 – 133,563 miles
- 2011 – 132,614 miles
- 2010 – 131,183 miles
- 2009 – 122,221 miles
- 2008 – 106,493 miles
- 2007 – 100,387 miles
- 2006 – 92,661 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass278,676 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
36 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass278,676 miles (+6,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 278,676 miles
- Test number
- 925991981706
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass272,333 miles (+8,663)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 272,333 miles
- Test number
- 865969854723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass263,670 miles (+9,944)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 263,670 miles
- Test number
- 598108023244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass253,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 253,726 miles
- Test number
- 689084324590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail253,726 miles (+10,484)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,726 miles
- Test number
- 896134333912
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass243,242 miles (+11,174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 243,242 miles
- Test number
- 285951477439
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass232,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 232,068 miles
- Test number
- 917391690908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail232,068 miles (+8,975)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,068 miles
- Test number
- 897115097142
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass223,093 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 223,093 miles
- Test number
- 722304591915
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Fail223,086 miles (+15,334)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,086 miles
- Test number
- 680290493009
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass207,752 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 207,752 miles
- Test number
- 605379620987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail207,645 miles (+15,256)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,645 miles
- Test number
- 802612241093
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged split (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass192,389 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 192,389 miles
- Test number
- 489426926657
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail192,389 miles (+17,246)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,389 miles
- Test number
- 446202184687
- FailureBall joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass175,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 175,143 miles
- Test number
- 304720166665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,143 miles (+12,764)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,143 miles
- Test number
- 498905321375
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass162,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 162,379 miles
- Test number
- 321639413970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,379 miles (+11,378)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,379 miles
- Test number
- 184381559282
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe cracked around at flange joint (7.1.2)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Pass151,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 151,001 miles
- Test number
- 308396025091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,001 miles (+7,899)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,001 miles
- Test number
- 396596825054
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Pass143,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 143,102 miles
- Test number
- 437175954009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,101 miles (+6,860)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,101 miles
- Test number
- 975495554016
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass136,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 136,241 miles
- Test number
- 159994193057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,241 miles (+2,678)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,241 miles
- Test number
- 637044493031
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass133,563 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 133,563 miles
- Test number
- 178911852462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,563 miles (+949)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,563 miles
- Test number
- 237901152037
- Repaired at testNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass132,614 miles (+1,431)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 132,614 miles
- Test number
- 337241761028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,183 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 131,183 miles
- Test number
- 594786330063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,175 miles (+8,954)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,175 miles
- Test number
- 950735530018
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Pass122,221 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 122,221 miles
- Test number
- 863303669068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,220 miles (+15,727)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,220 miles
- Test number
- 654492369077
- FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,493 miles (+6,106)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 106,493 miles
- Test number
- 331943168002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 100,387 miles
- Test number
- 104278317487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,387 miles (+7,726)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,387 miles
- Test number
- 931508917070
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass92,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 92,661 miles
- Test number
- 184983516478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,661 miles5 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,661 miles
- Test number
- 371232216030
- FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Questions about N342 FWR
- Does N342 FWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N342 FWR is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N342 FWR?
- The MOT on N342 FWR is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N342 FWR done?
- N342 FWR was recorded at 278,676 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,966 miles a year.
- Has N342 FWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N342 FWR has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on N342 FWR 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 N342 FWR find?
- N342 FWR passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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