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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R682 FTLMOT history

R682 FTL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 237,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

R682 FTL green 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 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
237,298 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R682 FTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R682 FTL was last recorded at 237,298 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,469 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
829 miles
Average per year
5,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 237,298 miles
  • 2025 – 236,469 miles
  • 2019 – 235,701 miles
  • 2018 – 231,698 miles
  • 2017 – 226,628 miles
  • 2016 – 222,685 miles
  • 2015 – 218,087 miles
  • 2014 – 213,905 miles
  • 2013 – 209,361 miles
  • 2012 – 202,611 miles
  • 2011 – 193,851 miles
  • 2010 – 183,543 miles
  • 2009 – 172,372 miles
  • 2008 – 162,268 miles
  • 2007 – 149,917 miles
  • 2006 – 134,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,298 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Frontmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear spring retainer bolts loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front drive sphere seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,298 miles (+829)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    237,298 miles
    Test number
    350850529577
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Frontmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass236,469 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    236,469 miles
    Test number
    555807858991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass235,701 miles (+4,003)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    235,701 miles
    Test number
    310133558940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass231,698 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    231,698 miles
    Test number
    345335664616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring retainer bolts loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive sphere seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail231,690 miles (+5,062)5 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,690 miles
    Test number
    206442947383
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring retainer bolts loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive sphere seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass226,628 miles (+3,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    226,628 miles
    Test number
    614010612469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass222,685 miles (+4,598)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    222,685 miles
    Test number
    419537901876
    • AdvisoryElectrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires trailor socket (1.9.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  8. Pass218,087 miles (+4,182)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    218,087 miles
    Test number
    988487385114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  9. Pass213,905 miles (+4,544)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    213,905 miles
    Test number
    585795494172
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass209,361 miles (+7)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    209,361 miles
    Test number
    988273603260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteDrivers door check stap broken
    • NoteFront diff oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteWiper dont park at bottom of screen

  11. Fail209,354 miles (+6,743)1 dangerous12 failures1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,354 miles
    Test number
    928656793148
    • DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteDrivers door check stap broken
    • NoteFront diff oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteWiper dont park at bottom of screen

  12. Pass202,611 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    202,611 miles
    Test number
    347465422133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOff side rear bump stop missing

  13. Fail202,611 miles (+8,760)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,611 miles
    Test number
    646444122148
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOff side rear bump stop missing

  14. Pass193,851 miles (+10,308)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    193,851 miles
    Test number
    728027451149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass183,543 miles (+11,171)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    183,543 miles
    Test number
    212183850473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass172,372 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    172,372 miles
    Test number
    680666459169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass162,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    162,268 miles
    Test number
    171668818266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    310428118208
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass149,917 miles (+15,292)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    149,917 miles
    Test number
    182635417201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass134,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    134,625 miles
    Test number
    332799716209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R682 FTL

Does R682 FTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R682 FTL is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R682 FTL?
The MOT on R682 FTL is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R682 FTL done?
R682 FTL was recorded at 237,298 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 5,118 miles a year.
Has R682 FTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R682 FTL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on R682 FTL 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 R682 FTL find?
R682 FTL passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt frontmost; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost, and 3 more.

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