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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T209 FAFMOT history

T209 FAF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 255,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
255,450 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
10,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T209 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T209 FAF was last recorded at 255,450 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 10,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,950 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,500 miles
Average per year
10,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,450 miles
  • 2025 – 244,950 miles
  • 2024 – 236,298 miles
  • 2023 – 228,224 miles
  • 2022 – 215,881 miles
  • 2021 – 205,542 miles
  • 2020 – 194,975 miles
  • 2019 – 182,180 miles
  • 2017 – 167,397 miles
  • 2016 – 149,461 miles
  • 2015 – 135,023 miles
  • 2014 – 125,883 miles
  • 2013 – 114,017 miles
  • 2012 – 96,401 miles
  • 2011 – 88,544 miles
  • 2010 – 79,725 miles
  • 2009 – 72,912 miles
  • 2008 – 66,037 miles
  • 2007 – 58,079 miles
  • 2006 – 50,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,450 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front propshaft UJ has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear crossmember corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,450 miles (+10,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    255,450 miles
    Test number
    276642571435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass244,950 miles (+8,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    244,950 miles
    Test number
    912303613677
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Column to steering box (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryWipers slow

  3. Pass236,298 miles (+8,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    236,298 miles
    Test number
    820217146623
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long

  4. Pass228,224 miles (+12,343)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    228,224 miles
    Test number
    220378995355
    • MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has minimum reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass215,881 miles (+10,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    215,881 miles
    Test number
    974181028176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear most very slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  6. Pass205,542 miles (+10,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    205,542 miles
    Test number
    957671131495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass194,975 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    194,975 miles
    Test number
    366085088165
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail194,970 miles (+12,790)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,970 miles
    Test number
    723845530986
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass182,180 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    182,180 miles
    Test number
    513673932050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail182,177 miles (+14,780)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,177 miles
    Test number
    572877573940
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

  11. Pass167,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,397 miles
    Test number
    864008544195
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft UJ has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  12. Fail167,397 miles (+17,936)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,397 miles
    Test number
    852787638349
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft UJ has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  13. Pass149,461 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    149,461 miles
    Test number
    322084144172
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush excessively worn

  14. Fail149,456 miles (+14,433)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,456 miles
    Test number
    489143016129
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush excessively worn

  15. Pass135,023 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    487609255004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper has slight play in bush

  16. Fail135,015 miles (+9,132)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,015 miles
    Test number
    195288255494
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper has slight play in bush

  17. Pass125,883 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    218017554465
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteOffside steering damper bushes slight play

  18. Fail125,877 miles (+11,860)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,877 miles
    Test number
    379105154106
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteOffside steering damper bushes slight play

  19. Pass114,017 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,017 miles
    Test number
    797726253174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail113,994 miles (+17,593)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    409995353124
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass96,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    898332082041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,401 miles (+7,857)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    448731682089
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass88,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,544 miles
    Test number
    976820161037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,542 miles (+8,817)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,542 miles
    Test number
    789930161042
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass79,725 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,725 miles
    Test number
    240935670006
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  26. Fail79,725 miles (+6,813)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,725 miles
    Test number
    990725770084
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  27. Fail72,912 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,912 miles
    Test number
    294831979075
    • Repaired at testBrake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • Repaired at testPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAir induction hose not connected at joint adjacent to o/s/f wing causing ingress of road debris.

  28. Pass72,912 miles (+6,875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,912 miles
    Test number
    762621079024
    • NoteAir induction hose not connected at joint adjacent to o/s/f wing causing ingress of road debris.

  29. Fail66,037 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    130625748040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass66,037 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    981605248067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail58,079 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,079 miles
    Test number
    400875547075
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  32. Pass58,079 miles (+7,339)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,079 miles
    Test number
    542065247092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass50,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    181466726076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail50,740 miles7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    803606826005
    • Repaired at testBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • Repaired at testBrake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T209 FAF

Does T209 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T209 FAF is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T209 FAF?
The MOT on T209 FAF is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T209 FAF done?
T209 FAF was recorded at 255,450 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 10,171 miles a year.
Has T209 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T209 FAF has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T209 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 T209 FAF find?
T209 FAF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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