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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S39 FNWMOT history

S39 FNW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

S39 FNW grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
92,969 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 FNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 FNW was last recorded at 92,969 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2022: 91,472 miles, lower than 903,330 miles on 11 Jan 2021.

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
92,177 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
792 miles
Average per year
2,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,969 miles
  • 2022 – 91,794 miles
  • 2021 – 903,330 miles
  • 2020 – 87,696 miles
  • 2019 – 83,099 miles
  • 2018 – 78,322 miles
  • 2017 – 72,689 miles
  • 2016 – 67,783 miles
  • 2014 – 63,340 miles
  • 2013 – 59,141 miles
  • 2012 – 56,518 miles
  • 2011 – 56,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,969 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,969 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,969 miles
    Test number
    353783272213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,177 miles
    Test number
    868790069627
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail92,177 miles (+383)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,177 miles
    Test number
    351138245378
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass91,794 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,794 miles
    Test number
    903967859118
    • AdvisoryHand brajke high

  5. Pass91,490 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    592221152391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,472 miles (-811,858)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,472 miles
    Test number
    347492601017
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture CALIPER PIPE FOULING AXLE ON FULL LOCK (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture CALIPER PIPE FOULING AXLE ON FULL LOCK (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.62 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX, DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass903,330 miles (+815,634)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    903,330 miles
    Test number
    860105206767
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCant check rear seat belt due to seat cover

  8. Pass87,696 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    216189806821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,099 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,099 miles
    Test number
    881400679254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,322 miles
    Test number
    776844465333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,322 miles (+5,633)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,322 miles
    Test number
    401651326994
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass72,689 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,689 miles
    Test number
    175554427633
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass67,783 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    696667564427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,340 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    765726194108
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail63,276 miles (+4,135)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    409492194141
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass59,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,141 miles
    Test number
    236268773497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,141 miles (+2,623)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,141 miles
    Test number
    706318373112
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  18. Pass56,518 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,518 miles
    Test number
    697998082107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,512 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    429234981228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff noisy

Questions about S39 FNW

Does S39 FNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 FNW expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 FNW?
The MOT on S39 FNW expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 FNW done?
S39 FNW was recorded at 92,969 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 2,793 miles a year.
Has S39 FNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 FNW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S39 FNW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S39 FNW find?
S39 FNW passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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