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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S36 FNWMOT history

S36 FNW is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

S36 FNW silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2023
Mileage
165,661 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 FNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 FNW was last recorded at 165,661 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 6,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,974 miles · 23 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,687 miles
Average per year
5,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,661 miles
  • 2021 – 158,974 miles
  • 2020 – 153,873 miles
  • 2019 – 150,136 miles
  • 2018 – 148,927 miles
  • 2017 – 147,413 miles
  • 2016 – 142,116 miles
  • 2015 – 130,844 miles
  • 2014 – 116,909 miles
  • 2013 – 112,070 miles
  • 2012 – 108,173 miles
  • 2011 – 103,530 miles
  • 2010 – 99,964 miles
  • 2009 – 96,034 miles
  • 2008 – 90,624 miles
  • 2007 – 87,104 miles
  • 2006 – 82,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • All 4 tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,661 miles (+6,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,661 miles
    Test number
    102159524164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,974 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,974 miles
    Test number
    658049270225
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout.

  3. Pass153,873 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,873 miles
    Test number
    341313514340
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail153,872 miles (+3,736)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,872 miles
    Test number
    542577229526
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass150,136 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    428971732506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,927 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,927 miles
    Test number
    835769878694
    • AdvisoryFuel Filter Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail148,900 miles (+1,487)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,900 miles
    Test number
    673014100431
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Filter Corroded
    • AdvisoryMovement In Steering Drop Arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass147,413 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,413 miles
    Test number
    943937252808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail147,361 miles (+5,245)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,361 miles
    Test number
    975593220150
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges are highly corroded and a bolt missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass142,116 miles (+181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,116 miles
    Test number
    120672707383
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking

  11. Fail141,935 miles (+11,091)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,935 miles
    Test number
    951648211508
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking

  12. Pass130,844 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,844 miles
    Test number
    348733105457
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  13. Fail130,658 miles (+13,749)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,658 miles
    Test number
    949514295154
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  14. Pass116,909 miles (+4,839)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,909 miles
    Test number
    497342294154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBoth front swivel houseing weeping,no oil on front brakes

  15. Pass112,070 miles (+3,897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,070 miles
    Test number
    689309483123
    • NoteSteering box slightly damp

  16. Pass108,173 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    996345762171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering box slightly damp

  17. Fail108,173 miles (+4,643)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    137794162136
    • FailureNearside Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering box slightly damp

  18. Pass103,530 miles (+3,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    446167331148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass99,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    741440930130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,963 miles (+3,929)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,963 miles
    Test number
    630790330146
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass96,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,034 miles
    Test number
    950210449127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,034 miles (+5,410)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,034 miles
    Test number
    210555839417
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass90,624 miles (+3,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    524788138181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass87,104 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    632732937109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    983856926154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S36 FNW

Does S36 FNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S36 FNW expired on 19 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S36 FNW?
The MOT on S36 FNW expired on 19 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S36 FNW done?
S36 FNW was recorded at 165,661 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 5,055 miles a year.
Has S36 FNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 FNW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S36 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 S36 FNW find?
S36 FNW passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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