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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T687 FAPMOT history

T687 FAP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,736 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T687 FAP
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T687 FAP was last recorded at 142,736 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,489 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,247 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,736 miles
  • 2025 – 140,489 miles
  • 2024 – 137,935 miles
  • 2023 – 134,942 miles
  • 2022 – 133,429 miles
  • 2021 – 131,675 miles
  • 2020 – 130,458 miles
  • 2019 – 128,607 miles
  • 2018 – 125,182 miles
  • 2017 – 118,170 miles
  • 2016 – 109,844 miles
  • 2015 – 102,115 miles
  • 2014 – 95,868 miles
  • 2013 – 87,741 miles
  • 2012 – 81,352 miles
  • 2011 – 76,519 miles
  • 2010 – 71,125 miles
  • 2009 – 66,194 miles
  • 2008 – 59,904 miles
  • 2007 – 54,573 miles
  • 2006 – 49,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,736 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control Arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,736 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,736 miles
    Test number
    719406799745
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,489 miles (+2,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,489 miles
    Test number
    203668240380
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass137,935 miles (+2,993)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,935 miles
    Test number
    535339445641
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass134,942 miles (+1,513)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    239828482660
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross Member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass133,429 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,429 miles
    Test number
    121586447178
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail133,429 miles (+1,754)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,429 miles
    Test number
    449596124516
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,675 miles (+1,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,675 miles
    Test number
    236341507313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock damper turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass130,458 miles (+1,851)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,458 miles
    Test number
    680579593534
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,607 miles (+3,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,607 miles
    Test number
    962321055160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,182 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,182 miles
    Test number
    265009203214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,170 miles (+8,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    355465530699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass109,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,844 miles
    Test number
    810671974348
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have movement in them (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear damper top bushes have slight movement in them (2.7.4)

  13. Fail109,844 miles (+7,729)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,844 miles
    Test number
    688207043949
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have movement in them (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear damper top bushes have slight movement in them (2.7.4)

  14. Pass102,115 miles (+6,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,115 miles
    Test number
    481992291467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass95,868 miles (+8,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,868 miles
    Test number
    448329334231
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass87,741 miles (+6,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,741 miles
    Test number
    458038923262
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass81,352 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    767230332290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,519 miles (+5,394)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,519 miles
    Test number
    406746431287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall amount of fuel on filter no leak found

  19. Pass71,125 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    361472430215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,194 miles (+6,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    370642239262
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass59,904 miles (+5,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,904 miles
    Test number
    580633638277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass54,573 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    834215037227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,282 miles
    Test number
    840906636208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T687 FAP

Does T687 FAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T687 FAP is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T687 FAP?
The MOT on T687 FAP is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T687 FAP done?
T687 FAP was recorded at 142,736 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has T687 FAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T687 FAP has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T687 FAP 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 T687 FAP find?
T687 FAP passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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