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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T83 FAFMOT history

T83 FAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,528 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T83 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T83 FAF was last recorded at 182,528 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 5,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,479 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,049 miles
Average per year
6,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,528 miles
  • 2025 – 177,479 miles
  • 2024 – 170,961 miles
  • 2023 – 169,294 miles
  • 2022 – 167,776 miles
  • 2021 – 166,235 miles
  • 2020 – 162,100 miles
  • 2019 – 157,094 miles
  • 2018 – 152,212 miles
  • 2017 – 145,945 miles
  • 2016 – 141,125 miles
  • 2015 – 140,245 miles
  • 2014 – 133,202 miles
  • 2013 – 122,016 miles
  • 2012 – 106,357 miles
  • 2011 – 95,733 miles
  • 2010 – 92,254 miles
  • 2009 – 87,153 miles
  • 2008 – 82,724 miles
  • 2007 – 74,791 miles
  • 2006 – 63,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnder Chassis Corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,528 miles (+5,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,528 miles
    Test number
    292898303989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder Chassis Corrosion

  2. Pass177,479 miles (+6,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,479 miles
    Test number
    426460275314
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion and repairs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Under bonnet corrosion

  3. Pass170,961 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,961 miles
    Test number
    843969988013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,294 miles (+1,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,294 miles
    Test number
    213104132375
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass167,776 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,776 miles
    Test number
    449894319595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail167,762 miles (+1,527)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,762 miles
    Test number
    285790032884
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass166,235 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,235 miles
    Test number
    962090752408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,100 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,100 miles
    Test number
    909683101375
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail162,099 miles (+5,005)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,099 miles
    Test number
    546051838585
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass157,094 miles (+4,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    157,094 miles
    Test number
    581340851326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass152,212 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    152,212 miles
    Test number
    473457291707
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play

  12. Fail152,212 miles (+6,267)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,212 miles
    Test number
    466372201296
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings panard arm bushes (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureSteering locking device missing drop arm (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play

  13. Pass145,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,945 miles
    Test number
    571997577205
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail145,945 miles (+4,820)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,945 miles
    Test number
    863359696140
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light White (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass141,125 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,125 miles
    Test number
    998786313914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail141,111 miles (+866)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,111 miles
    Test number
    469913420345
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass140,245 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,245 miles
    Test number
    649873219760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail140,242 miles (+7,040)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,242 miles
    Test number
    208726387067
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass133,202 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,202 miles
    Test number
    669504654229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,196 miles (+11,180)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,196 miles
    Test number
    266647644269
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass122,016 miles (+15,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,016 miles
    Test number
    606839043256
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass106,357 miles (+10,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,357 miles
    Test number
    595352322279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass95,733 miles (+3,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,733 miles
    Test number
    359577311427
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass92,254 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    381363320238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,153 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,153 miles
    Test number
    922760239262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,724 miles (+7,933)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,724 miles
    Test number
    793871138289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,791 miles (+11,331)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,791 miles
    Test number
    731081407151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    262693826169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T83 FAF

Does T83 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T83 FAF is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T83 FAF?
The MOT on T83 FAF is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T83 FAF done?
T83 FAF was recorded at 182,528 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,006 miles a year.
Has T83 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T83 FAF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T83 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 T83 FAF find?
T83 FAF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; under chassis corrosion.

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