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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S35 FNWMOT history

S35 FNW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

S35 FNW grey 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
187,835 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 FNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 FNW was last recorded at 187,835 miles on 12 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,834 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,835 miles
  • 2025 – 184,675 miles
  • 2024 – 174,806 miles
  • 2022 – 172,569 miles
  • 2021 – 169,649 miles
  • 2020 – 165,462 miles
  • 2019 – 159,181 miles
  • 2018 – 146,351 miles
  • 2017 – 140,574 miles
  • 2014 – 126,055 miles
  • 2013 – 116,122 miles
  • 2011 – 109,931 miles
  • 2010 – 101,196 miles
  • 2009 – 94,474 miles
  • 2008 – 85,455 miles
  • 2007 – 76,261 miles
  • 2006 – 68,994 miles
  • 2005 – 64,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,835 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,835 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    187,835 miles
    Test number
    840289619210
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail187,834 miles (+3,159)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,834 miles
    Test number
    596358185659
    • DangerousPower steering component insecure and steering adversely affected drop arm from steering box (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass184,675 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,675 miles
    Test number
    291967663476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,806 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,806 miles
    Test number
    619110277628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,569 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    172,569 miles
    Test number
    419806051992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail172,569 miles (+2,920)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,569 miles
    Test number
    174067966066
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass169,649 miles (+4,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    169,649 miles
    Test number
    956179408328
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,462 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,462 miles
    Test number
    601038614524
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay stopping coolant fan from turning
    • AdvisoryFront Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle feels insecure

  9. Fail165,459 miles (+6,278)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,459 miles
    Test number
    126807861881
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay stopping coolant fan from turning
    • AdvisoryFront Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle feels insecure

  10. Pass159,181 miles (+12,830)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,181 miles
    Test number
    407721878631
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass146,351 miles (+5,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,351 miles
    Test number
    930762355352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine

  12. Pass140,574 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,574 miles
    Test number
    563188038129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipe feeding rear from front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail140,572 miles (+14,517)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,572 miles
    Test number
    381285843965
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipe feeding rear from front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass126,055 miles (+9,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,055 miles
    Test number
    858526034300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,122 miles (+6,191)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,122 miles
    Test number
    916811173058
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in n /s o/s fron t wheel bearings
    • NoteUn able to check brake pipes fully due to being painted over

  16. Pass109,931 miles (+21)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,931 miles
    Test number
    937308451206
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront probshaft (tranfer box side) nuts loose.
    • NoteNear nearside front seatbelt mounting a panel deteriorated. but seatbelt mounted on a structure
    • NotePower steering fluid low.

  17. Fail109,910 miles (+8,714)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,910 miles
    Test number
    328506651237
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront probshaft (tranfer box side) nuts loose.
    • NoteNear nearside front seatbelt mounting a panel deteriorated. but seatbelt mounted on a structure
    • NotePower steering fluid low.

  18. Pass101,196 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,196 miles
    Test number
    831431950280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front swivel housing seal leaking slightly.

  19. Fail101,196 miles (+6,722)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,196 miles
    Test number
    800121950215
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front swivel housing seal leaking slightly.

  20. Pass94,474 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,474 miles
    Test number
    382183259290
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly worn.

  21. Fail94,467 miles (+9,012)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,467 miles
    Test number
    500401759256
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly worn.

  22. Pass85,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,455 miles
    Test number
    171894298131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,455 miles (+9,194)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,455 miles
    Test number
    523703498193
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass76,261 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    76,261 miles
    Test number
    892924387178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,994 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    283639256404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    64,083 miles
    Test number
    962269185165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S35 FNW

Does S35 FNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 FNW is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S35 FNW?
The MOT on S35 FNW is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S35 FNW done?
S35 FNW was recorded at 187,835 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,937 miles a year.
Has S35 FNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 FNW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S35 FNW 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 S35 FNW find?
S35 FNW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint.

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