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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

T14 FPNMOT history

T14 FPN is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 198,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
198,232 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T14 FPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T14 FPN was last recorded at 198,232 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,370 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,862 miles
Average per year
9,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,232 miles
  • 2025 – 192,370 miles
  • 2024 – 185,021 miles
  • 2023 – 178,767 miles
  • 2022 – 172,143 miles
  • 2021 – 170,944 miles
  • 2020 – 169,103 miles
  • 2019 – 167,031 miles
  • 2018 – 164,308 miles
  • 2017 – 144,241 miles
  • 2016 – 128,392 miles
  • 2015 – 106,924 miles
  • 2014 – 81,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,232 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, all four bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Rear Upper Slight play in axle ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, four bushs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,232 miles (+5,862)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,232 miles
    Test number
    848975329092
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, all four bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,370 miles (+7,349)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    192,370 miles
    Test number
    769475109628
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, all four bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,021 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    185,021 miles
    Test number
    311988068246
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Slight play in axle ball joint
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, four bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,976 miles (+6,209)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,976 miles
    Test number
    565723399175
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Slight play in axle ball joint
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, four bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,767 miles
    Test number
    950606850276
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, all four bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail178,767 miles (+6,624)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,767 miles
    Test number
    630528695545
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Off side and near side (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, all four bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,143 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,143 miles
    Test number
    794242286873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,944 miles (+1,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,944 miles
    Test number
    747618659894
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly slight judder (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear a - frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass169,103 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,103 miles
    Test number
    370604255116
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail169,103 miles (+2,072)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,103 miles
    Test number
    837577472136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass167,031 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,031 miles
    Test number
    374431823320
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight judder (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear a - frame ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail167,031 miles (+2,723)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,031 miles
    Test number
    238566191931
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight judder (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play rear a - frame ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass164,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    164,308 miles
    Test number
    518155789973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail164,308 miles (+2,960)11 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,308 miles
    Test number
    768860664599
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber corroded near mounting point
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush excessivly worn

  15. Pass161,348 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,348 miles
    Test number
    228512736679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,136 miles (+16,895)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,136 miles
    Test number
    218333084233
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass144,241 miles (+15,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,241 miles
    Test number
    370642672832
    • AdvisoryMuddy under side
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded
    • AdvisoryRear seat mount flex in floor recommend fitting a load spreading plate
    • AdvisorySlight play steering assist ram bush
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint slight play

  18. Pass128,392 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,392 miles
    Test number
    122920130965
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail128,392 miles (+21,468)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,392 miles
    Test number
    508917119876
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass106,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    315545055027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,924 miles (+25,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    315725055025
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass81,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    258537254072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T14 FPN

Does T14 FPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T14 FPN is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T14 FPN?
The MOT on T14 FPN is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T14 FPN done?
T14 FPN was recorded at 198,232 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,251 miles a year.
Has T14 FPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T14 FPN has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T14 FPN 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 T14 FPN find?
T14 FPN failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; service brake efficiency below requirements; central rear upper suspension component ball joint has slight play axle, and 4 more.

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