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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

T31 DFNMOT history

T31 DFN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,565 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 DFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 DFN was last recorded at 86,565 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,448 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,117 miles
Average per year
3,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,565 miles
  • 2025 – 83,448 miles
  • 2024 – 81,614 miles
  • 2023 – 80,698 miles
  • 2022 – 79,957 miles
  • 2021 – 79,349 miles
  • 2019 – 76,644 miles
  • 2018 – 70,010 miles
  • 2017 – 60,526 miles
  • 2016 – 58,944 miles
  • 2015 – 57,761 miles
  • 2014 – 54,892 miles
  • 2013 – 51,679 miles
  • 2012 – 31,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,565 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive tractor sphere leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails in outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,565 miles (+3,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    241508091154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,448 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    651352492609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,614 miles (+916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,614 miles
    Test number
    328859339325
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels weaping oil
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle including brake pipes

  4. Pass80,698 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    780019699900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive tractor sphere leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails in outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail80,690 miles (+733)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,690 miles
    Test number
    839569134851
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive tractor sphere leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails in outer shoulder

  6. Pass79,957 miles (+608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,957 miles
    Test number
    982742272618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,349 miles (+347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,349 miles
    Test number
    455689762394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail79,002 miles (+2,358)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,002 miles
    Test number
    915758031230
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,644 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    705414336591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,614 miles (+6,604)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,614 miles
    Test number
    148924652032
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass70,010 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,010 miles
    Test number
    667012367510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,008 miles (+9,482)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    282286346706
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryTC and brake fault indication lamp illuminated

  13. Pass60,526 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,526 miles
    Test number
    146715461922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,525 miles (+1,581)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,525 miles
    Test number
    773694943639
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  15. Pass58,944 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    663324663030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,761 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    618457208533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,892 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,892 miles
    Test number
    769161314327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,679 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,679 miles
    Test number
    547008413349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,677 miles (+4,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,677 miles
    Test number
    366967313343
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass47,310 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    476403973171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT

  21. Fail47,310 miles (+15,511)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    169332973126
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT

  22. Pass31,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,799 miles
    Test number
    247110582091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 DFN

Does T31 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 DFN is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 DFN?
The MOT on T31 DFN is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 DFN done?
T31 DFN was recorded at 86,565 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 3,931 miles a year.
Has T31 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 DFN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T31 DFN 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 T31 DFN find?
T31 DFN passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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