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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 2,495 cc

RFF 349MOT history

RFF 349 is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 1960. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 30,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
30,669 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFF 349
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
4 Jun 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFF 349 was last recorded at 30,669 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2010: 2,828 miles, lower than 28,230 miles on 14 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
30,587 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,669 miles
  • 2024 – 30,587 miles
  • 2023 – 30,353 miles
  • 2022 – 29,925 miles
  • 2021 – 29,722 miles
  • 2020 – 29,423 miles
  • 2019 – 29,096 miles
  • 2018 – 28,617 miles
  • 2017 – 28,548 miles
  • 2016 – 28,489 miles
  • 2015 – 28,420 miles
  • 2014 – 28,393 miles
  • 2013 – 28,341 miles
  • 2012 – 28,297 miles
  • 2011 – 28,288 miles
  • 2010 – 2,828 miles
  • 2007 – 28,230 miles
  • 2006 – 28,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring eye mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,669 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    30,669 miles
    Test number
    961446181389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring eye mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass30,587 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    30,587 miles
    Test number
    298505908596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,353 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    30,353 miles
    Test number
    396139833593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,925 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    29,925 miles
    Test number
    802682228079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,722 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    761833457822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,707 miles (+284)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,707 miles
    Test number
    370429980666
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass29,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    29,423 miles
    Test number
    749635615411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,423 miles (+327)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,423 miles
    Test number
    931398779866
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass29,096 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    627666192234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,617 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    445947548394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,548 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,548 miles
    Test number
    145640458003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,489 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,489 miles
    Test number
    507392062187
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres persihed

  13. Pass28,420 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,420 miles
    Test number
    624788189887
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront hubs have slight leak

  14. Pass28,393 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,393 miles
    Test number
    675710314299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,389 miles (+48)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,389 miles
    Test number
    116529904236
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyre perished

  16. Pass28,341 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,341 miles
    Test number
    256286883468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,297 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,297 miles
    Test number
    476042302219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,288 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,288 miles
    Test number
    249809751445
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass28,288 miles (+25,460)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,288 miles
    Test number
    329799551167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,828 miles (-25,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    2,828 miles
    Test number
    592000940106
    • NoteRear tyres starting to show signs of perishing on inside?

  21. Pass28,230 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,230 miles
    Test number
    522204307151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass28,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,180 miles
    Test number
    474899026188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RFF 349

What vehicle is registration RFF 349 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFF 349 on a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 1960. 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 RFF 349 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RFF 349 is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on RFF 349?
The MOT on RFF 349 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 RFF 349 done?
RFF 349 was recorded at 30,669 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 125 miles a year.
Has RFF 349 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFF 349 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on RFF 349 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RFF 349 find?
RFF 349 passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring eye mount; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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