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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T211 FAFMOT history

T211 FAF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 74,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,119 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T211 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
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T211 FAF was last recorded at 74,119 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,963 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,156 miles
Average per year
1,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,119 miles
  • 2025 – 72,963 miles
  • 2024 – 71,941 miles
  • 2023 – 70,445 miles
  • 2022 – 68,838 miles
  • 2021 – 66,734 miles
  • 2020 – 65,043 miles
  • 2019 – 63,336 miles
  • 2018 – 62,188 miles
  • 2017 – 60,950 miles
  • 2016 – 59,158 miles
  • 2015 – 57,564 miles
  • 2014 – 56,018 miles
  • 2013 – 54,360 miles
  • 2012 – 51,817 miles
  • 2011 – 49,163 miles
  • 2010 – 46,830 miles
  • 2009 – 44,520 miles
  • 2008 – 41,530 miles
  • 2007 – 38,675 miles
  • 2006 – 36,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,119 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play hub end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,119 miles (+1,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,119 miles
    Test number
    174076977363
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play hub end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass72,963 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    889916978816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,941 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    536119172676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,445 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,445 miles
    Test number
    510241273366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,838 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    950197412776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,734 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    829071314843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,043 miles (+1,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    227735305385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,336 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,336 miles
    Test number
    968454494067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,314 miles (+1,126)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,314 miles
    Test number
    910800635853
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    608763567923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,188 miles (+1,238)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    913271193213
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass60,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    239168339972
    • AdvisoryRear Lower fuel tank plate corroded

  13. Fail60,950 miles (+1,792)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    428824575731
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower fuel tank plate corroded

  14. Pass59,158 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,158 miles
    Test number
    543998016328
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support plate corroded

  15. Pass57,564 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,564 miles
    Test number
    327261405259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    696340894160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,018 miles (+1,658)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    335069484189
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass54,360 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,360 miles
    Test number
    486317893199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,817 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,817 miles
    Test number
    169098592197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    148046201217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,163 miles (+2,333)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    387176601261
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass46,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,830 miles
    Test number
    610532700259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,830 miles (+2,310)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,830 miles
    Test number
    861512900299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass44,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,520 miles
    Test number
    200925599122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,520 miles (+2,990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,520 miles
    Test number
    774975799189
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass41,530 miles (+2,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,530 miles
    Test number
    140039898134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass38,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,675 miles
    Test number
    384417807246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,675 miles (+2,287)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,675 miles
    Test number
    584727607266
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Fail36,388 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    261758286119
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass36,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    272618386441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T211 FAF

Does T211 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T211 FAF is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T211 FAF?
The MOT on T211 FAF is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T211 FAF done?
T211 FAF was recorded at 74,119 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,893 miles a year.
Has T211 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T211 FAF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T211 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 T211 FAF find?
T211 FAF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play hub end; offside front outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged.

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