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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

S3 FAPMOT history

S3 FAP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S3 FAP 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
151,086 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FAP was last recorded at 151,086 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 7,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,501 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,585 miles
Average per year
7,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,086 miles
  • 2025 – 143,501 miles
  • 2024 – 132,454 miles
  • 2023 – 122,679 miles
  • 2022 – 110,116 miles
  • 2021 – 100,611 miles
  • 2020 – 93,600 miles
  • 2019 – 89,915 miles
  • 2018 – 86,953 miles
  • 2017 – 82,665 miles
  • 2016 – 77,988 miles
  • 2015 – 70,353 miles
  • 2014 – 66,949 miles
  • 2013 – 59,657 miles
  • 2012 – 50,239 miles
  • 2011 – 42,128 miles
  • 2010 – 30,124 miles
  • 2009 – 19,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,086 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Five brake pipes showing surface corrosion o/s/r outer o/s/f outer n/s/f outer n/s/f inner o/s/f inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,086 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    151,086 miles
    Test number
    846181554965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,501 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,501 miles
    Test number
    843098055194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,492 miles (+11,038)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,492 miles
    Test number
    288282405087
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass132,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,454 miles
    Test number
    877863041189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail132,454 miles (+9,775)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,454 miles
    Test number
    461687891464
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,679 miles (+12,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,679 miles
    Test number
    395240796319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,116 miles (+9,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,116 miles
    Test number
    566793812265
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass100,611 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,611 miles
    Test number
    844549800529
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Five brake pipes showing surface corrosion o/s/r outer o/s/f outer n/s/f outer n/s/f inner o/s/f inner (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail100,610 miles (+7,010)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    970391408935
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Five brake pipes showing surface corrosion o/s/r outer o/s/f outer n/s/f outer n/s/f inner o/s/f inner (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass93,600 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,600 miles
    Test number
    647987382721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,915 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,915 miles
    Test number
    901775884476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,953 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,953 miles
    Test number
    931420660904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,665 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    281540887913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,988 miles (+7,635)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,988 miles
    Test number
    902178151532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,353 miles (+3,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    199870285472
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass66,949 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,949 miles
    Test number
    565348784048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,657 miles (+9,418)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,657 miles
    Test number
    665759783004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,239 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    445741192032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,128 miles (+12,004)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,128 miles
    Test number
    276079681095
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear UJ joint slight play

  20. Pass30,124 miles (+10,826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,124 miles
    Test number
    392789480062
    • NoteSlight tear in n/s wiper blade

  21. Pass19,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,298 miles
    Test number
    122466269422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FAP

Does S3 FAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FAP is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FAP?
The MOT on S3 FAP is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FAP done?
S3 FAP was recorded at 151,086 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 7,519 miles a year.
Has S3 FAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FAP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 FAP 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 S3 FAP find?
S3 FAP passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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