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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T206 FAFMOT history

T206 FAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,407 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T206 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T206 FAF was last recorded at 116,407 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,393 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,407 miles
  • 2024 – 111,663 miles
  • 2023 – 104,638 miles
  • 2022 – 98,225 miles
  • 2021 – 91,479 miles
  • 2020 – 87,337 miles
  • 2019 – 82,511 miles
  • 2018 – 78,818 miles
  • 2017 – 73,602 miles
  • 2016 – 67,932 miles
  • 2014 – 61,769 miles
  • 2013 – 56,251 miles
  • 2012 – 51,971 miles
  • 2011 – 49,390 miles
  • 2010 – 47,926 miles
  • 2009 – 46,784 miles
  • 2008 – 44,842 miles
  • 2007 – 42,124 miles
  • 2006 – 39,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,407 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Window frame badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOther passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Loading door / Boot door badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,407 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,407 miles
    Test number
    587359495801
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Window frame badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOther passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Loading door / Boot door badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  2. Fail116,393 miles (+4,730)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,393 miles
    Test number
    390852552719
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Window frame badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOther passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Loading door / Boot door badly corroded. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass111,663 miles (+7,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,663 miles
    Test number
    845821833299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion on chassis member

  4. Pass104,638 miles (+6,413)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,638 miles
    Test number
    777690590510
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush connected to front steering arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,225 miles (+6,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    801924037275
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass91,479 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    547026655853
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,466 miles (+4,129)1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,466 miles
    Test number
    378559385498
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake drum contaminated parking brake (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass87,337 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,337 miles
    Test number
    103769898616
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail87,324 miles (+4,813)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    108899000182
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,511 miles (+3,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    414081680505
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,818 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,818 miles
    Test number
    596376131065
    • Advisory"C" ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING

  12. Fail77,506 miles (+3,904)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    657833334699
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering damper bush (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • Advisory"C" ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING BOTH N/S & O/S/F

  13. Pass73,602 miles (+5,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    255931382082
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outrigger showing corrosion

  14. Pass67,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,932 miles
    Test number
    941258922082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,932 miles (+6,163)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,932 miles
    Test number
    374067084401
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass61,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    109190114295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail61,769 miles (+5,518)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    819970114242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass56,251 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,251 miles
    Test number
    346503183179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,971 miles (+3)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,971 miles
    Test number
    828254482162
    • NoteBoth front out riggers showing signs of corrosion where they attach to chassis
    • NoteFront brake pads look to be getting low
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front strut top starting to corrode
    • NoteSigns of oil around handbrake drum
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn(offside)

  20. Fail51,968 miles (+2,578)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    198011082138
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth front out riggers showing signs of corrosion where they attach to chassis
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front strut top starting to corrode
    • NoteSigns of oil around handbrake drum
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn(offside)

  21. Pass49,390 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    816971481126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear brake pads look to be getting low

  22. Fail49,390 miles (+1,464)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    578981381121
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCut in outside edge of offside front tyre
    • NoteRear brake pads look to be getting low

  23. Pass47,926 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,926 miles
    Test number
    464646670168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,784 miles
    Test number
    100257979103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,784 miles (+1,942)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,784 miles
    Test number
    353706279176
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox

  26. Pass44,842 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,842 miles
    Test number
    434198578049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,124 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,124 miles
    Test number
    772499177001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,928 miles
    Test number
    131574676417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T206 FAF

Does T206 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T206 FAF is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T206 FAF?
The MOT on T206 FAF is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T206 FAF done?
T206 FAF was recorded at 116,407 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,838 miles a year.
Has T206 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T206 FAF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T206 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 T206 FAF find?
T206 FAF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed window frame badly corroded.; oil leak, but not excessive; other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed loading door / boot door badly corroded..

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