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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T78 FAFMOT history

T78 FAF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,885 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 FAF was last recorded at 95,885 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2008: 18,944 miles, lower than 155,536 miles on 5 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,736 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,885 miles
  • 2025 – 94,736 miles
  • 2024 – 93,206 miles
  • 2023 – 89,937 miles
  • 2022 – 87,169 miles
  • 2021 – 85,315 miles
  • 2020 – 80,705 miles
  • 2018 – 79,533 miles
  • 2017 – 77,745 miles
  • 2016 – 74,859 miles
  • 2015 – 72,600 miles
  • 2014 – 65,726 miles
  • 2013 – 56,165 miles
  • 2012 – 46,604 miles
  • 2010 – 41,339 miles
  • 2009 – 32,876 miles
  • 2008 – 18,944 miles
  • 2006 – 155,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,885 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,885 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,885 miles
    Test number
    253559861893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,736 miles (+1,530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    244134666974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,206 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    632372969991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,937 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,937 miles
    Test number
    605823502825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,169 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    859995711633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,315 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    466659784371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,705 miles (+1,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    303443573709
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass79,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,533 miles
    Test number
    998996751689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,533 miles (+1,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,533 miles
    Test number
    943880501914
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. Pass77,745 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,745 miles
    Test number
    422465049439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,859 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,859 miles
    Test number
    642803169618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,600 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    676619305070
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail72,600 miles (+6,874)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    576679605001
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass65,726 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    295494914021
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint slight play
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail65,726 miles (+9,561)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    149354214478
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint slight play
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass56,165 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,165 miles
    Test number
    179849113078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,164 miles (+9,560)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,164 miles
    Test number
    776675713012
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass46,604 miles (+5,265)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,604 miles
    Test number
    136783412043
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  19. Pass41,339 miles (+8,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    651479700306
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass32,876 miles (+13,932)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,876 miles
    Test number
    271862359447
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate backing starting to lift

  21. Pass18,944 miles (-136,592)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,944 miles
    Test number
    211715118443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass155,536 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    155,536 miles
    Test number
    561707016258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail155,465 miles4 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,465 miles
    Test number
    983446716253
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in front prop shaft and grease nipple missing
    • NoteRear brake covers cracked and loose

Questions about T78 FAF

Does T78 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 FAF is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 FAF?
The MOT on T78 FAF is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 FAF done?
T78 FAF was recorded at 95,885 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
Has T78 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 FAF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T78 FAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T78 FAF find?
T78 FAF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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