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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S742 FAFMOT history

S742 FAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 243,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

S742 FAF blue 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 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
243,288 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 FAF was last recorded at 243,288 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,733 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,555 miles
Average per year
7,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,288 miles
  • 2025 – 239,733 miles
  • 2024 – 236,372 miles
  • 2023 – 233,044 miles
  • 2022 – 225,719 miles
  • 2021 – 218,969 miles
  • 2020 – 213,519 miles
  • 2018 – 183,434 miles
  • 2017 – 178,421 miles
  • 2016 – 169,891 miles
  • 2015 – 162,289 miles
  • 2014 – 157,596 miles
  • 2013 – 148,210 miles
  • 2012 – 138,635 miles
  • 2011 – 138,613 miles
  • 2009 – 132,466 miles
  • 2008 – 123,338 miles
  • 2007 – 115,919 miles
  • 2006 – 100,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,288 miles (+3,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    243,288 miles
    Test number
    243331103981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass239,733 miles (+3,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    239,733 miles
    Test number
    959205804479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass236,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    236,372 miles
    Test number
    151446285792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail236,372 miles (+3,328)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,372 miles
    Test number
    243284913473
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass233,044 miles (+7,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    233,044 miles
    Test number
    459451557256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass225,719 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    225,719 miles
    Test number
    963988724219
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Fail225,719 miles (+6,750)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,719 miles
    Test number
    202059572963
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass218,969 miles (+5,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    218,969 miles
    Test number
    519673445028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass213,519 miles (+30,085)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    213,519 miles
    Test number
    179343674635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass183,434 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    183,434 miles
    Test number
    764352356937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail183,423 miles (+5,002)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,423 miles
    Test number
    262970126027
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass178,421 miles (+8,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    178,421 miles
    Test number
    676565908824
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass169,891 miles (+7,602)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    169,891 miles
    Test number
    137068140413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass162,289 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    162,289 miles
    Test number
    104271641420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass157,596 miles (+9,386)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    157,596 miles
    Test number
    765798834348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass148,210 miles (+9,575)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    148,210 miles
    Test number
    629719923327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,635 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    138,635 miles
    Test number
    449053532391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,613 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    138,613 miles
    Test number
    135496041306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,602 miles (+6,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,602 miles
    Test number
    447705331442
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass132,466 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    132,466 miles
    Test number
    311300849016
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail132,461 miles (+9,123)7 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,461 miles
    Test number
    963517439047
    • FailureFront Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass123,338 miles (+7,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    123,338 miles
    Test number
    462859518091
    • NoteBodywork of vehicle panal damage but not resulting in any jagged edges

  23. Pass115,919 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    115,919 miles
    Test number
    221119507099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail115,889 miles (+15,810)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,889 miles
    Test number
    104538307454
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass100,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    100,079 miles
    Test number
    681960226091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S742 FAF

Does S742 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S742 FAF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S742 FAF?
The MOT on S742 FAF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S742 FAF done?
S742 FAF was recorded at 243,288 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,159 miles a year.
Has S742 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 FAF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S742 FAF 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 S742 FAF find?
S742 FAF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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