Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
T13 FFEMOT history
T13 FFE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 178,140 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,075 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T13 FFE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 6 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T13 FFE was last recorded at 178,140 miles on 20 May 2026, 3,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,168 miles · 10 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,972 miles
- Average per year
- 6,075 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,140 miles
- 2025 – 174,168 miles
- 2023 – 171,994 miles
- 2022 – 167,583 miles
- 2020 – 165,967 miles
- 2019 – 165,478 miles
- 2018 – 130,831 miles
- 2017 – 122,707 miles
- 2016 – 119,036 miles
- 2015 – 114,213 miles
- 2014 – 110,250 miles
- 2013 – 104,401 miles
- 2012 – 101,684 miles
- 2011 – 97,754 miles
- 2009 – 92,873 miles
- 2008 – 80,422 miles
- 2007 – 64,836 miles
- 2006 – 57,377 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,140 miles
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front hub joint has slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,140 miles (+3,972)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 178,140 miles
- Test number
- 551884281529
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass174,168 miles (+2,174)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 174,168 miles
- Test number
- 883301769856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,994 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 171,994 miles
- Test number
- 720775807052
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis not affecting steering or braking systems at time of test
Fail171,992 miles (+4,409)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,992 miles
- Test number
- 154714601339
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass167,583 miles (+1,616)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 167,583 miles
- Test number
- 189824429391
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing housing seal slight leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass165,967 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 165,967 miles
- Test number
- 679886728869
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub joint has slight oil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail165,953 miles (+475)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,953 miles
- Test number
- 907009524286
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub joint has slight oil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail165,478 miles (+8,592)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,478 miles
- Test number
- 812813611663
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension tie rod mounting corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension tie rod mount corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from o/s/f hub joint
Pass156,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 156,886 miles
- Test number
- 269884992865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,886 miles (+26,055)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,886 miles
- Test number
- 193036746799
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension rod ball joint excessively worn steering box drop arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,831 miles (+8,124)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 130,831 miles
- Test number
- 731638308328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,707 miles (+3,671)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 122,707 miles
- Test number
- 110489124455
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryVehicle underside dirty
Pass119,036 miles (+4,823)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 119,036 miles
- Test number
- 296694692115
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear outer (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)
Pass114,213 miles (+3,963)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 114,213 miles
- Test number
- 108068105029
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteRear prop/shaft rear u/j joint slight wear
Pass110,250 miles (+5,849)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 110,250 miles
- Test number
- 457948924077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,401 miles (+2,717)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 104,401 miles
- Test number
- 769067903049
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass101,684 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 101,684 miles
- Test number
- 995326302014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,673 miles (+3,919)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,673 miles
- Test number
- 268794402071
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass97,754 miles (+4,881)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 97,754 miles
- Test number
- 696944901082
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
- NoteRear brake discs very rusty and pitted
- NoteRear brakes low
Pass92,873 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 92,873 miles
- Test number
- 672823629272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,869 miles (+12,447)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,869 miles
- Test number
- 651227819236
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass80,422 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 80,422 miles
- Test number
- 251026798417
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass804,722 miles (+739,886)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 804,722 miles
- Test number
- 214886298459
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteProp u/j slight wear
Pass64,836 miles (+7,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 64,836 miles
- Test number
- 693048987174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,377 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 57,377 miles
- Test number
- 583234686111
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about T13 FFE
- Does T13 FFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 FFE is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T13 FFE?
- The MOT on T13 FFE 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 T13 FFE done?
- T13 FFE was recorded at 178,140 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,075 miles a year.
- Has T13 FFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T13 FFE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T13 FFE 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 T13 FFE find?
- T13 FFE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face.
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