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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

T3 FPAMOT history

T3 FPA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2026
Mileage
89,485 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 FPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 FPA was last recorded at 89,485 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 2,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,209 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,276 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,485 miles
  • 2024 – 87,209 miles
  • 2023 – 85,756 miles
  • 2022 – 85,119 miles
  • 2021 – 84,241 miles
  • 2020 – 80,653 miles
  • 2019 – 75,197 miles
  • 2018 – 71,527 miles
  • 2017 – 68,208 miles
  • 2016 – 65,737 miles
  • 2015 – 62,551 miles
  • 2014 – 59,082 miles
  • 2013 – 55,233 miles
  • 2012 – 50,570 miles
  • 2011 – 42,873 miles
  • 2010 – 36,782 miles
  • 2009 – 33,105 miles
  • 2008 – 28,795 miles
  • 2007 – 22,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,485 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,485 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,485 miles
    Test number
    629096742913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,209 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    702995741772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,756 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,756 miles
    Test number
    893881269277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,734 miles (+615)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,734 miles
    Test number
    121644428286
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass85,119 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,119 miles
    Test number
    619532398615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,094 miles (+853)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,094 miles
    Test number
    763717621264
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  7. Pass84,241 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    351572487671
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail84,241 miles (+3,588)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    955332558971
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass80,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    936955494774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,653 miles (+5,456)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    656192118823
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. Pass75,197 miles (+3,670)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,197 miles
    Test number
    622413240127
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated main axle mount (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on axle (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass71,527 miles (+3,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,527 miles
    Test number
    869921124965
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass68,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,208 miles
    Test number
    810638891491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,208 miles (+2,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,208 miles
    Test number
    643169141403
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass65,737 miles (+3,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,737 miles
    Test number
    957068595471
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  16. Pass62,551 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,551 miles
    Test number
    315070005173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,082 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,082 miles
    Test number
    766113994026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,233 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    536287383016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail55,233 miles (+4,663)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    428447283000
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass50,570 miles (+7,697)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    508677682098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f wing mirror damaged
  21. Pass42,873 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,873 miles
    Test number
    699911391091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    593124380036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,782 miles (+3,677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    323364980026
    • 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)
  24. Pass33,105 miles (+4,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,105 miles
    Test number
    270708169064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass28,795 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,795 miles
    Test number
    534771378054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    461074767022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 FPA

Does T3 FPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 FPA expired on 25 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 FPA?
The MOT on T3 FPA expired on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 FPA done?
T3 FPA was recorded at 89,485 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has T3 FPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 FPA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 FPA 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 T3 FPA find?
T3 FPA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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