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Land Rover Defender

Maroon · Petrol · 1984 · 3,528 cc

TAF 319MOT history

TAF 319 is a maroon petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
167,804 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAF 319
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
31 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAF 319 was last recorded at 167,804 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,391 miles · 26 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
9,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,804 miles
  • 2023 – 167,391 miles
  • 2022 – 167,129 miles
  • 2021 – 165,793 miles
  • 2020 – 164,470 miles
  • 2018 – 162,467 miles
  • 2017 – 158,962 miles
  • 2016 – 151,839 miles
  • 2015 – 146,085 miles
  • 2014 – 140,622 miles
  • 2012 – 139,962 miles
  • 2011 – 134,747 miles
  • 2010 – 6 miles
  • 2009 – 5 miles
  • 2008 – 3 miles
  • 2007 – 3 miles
  • 2006 – 3 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,804 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,804 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,804 miles
    Test number
    344357867982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,391 miles (+262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,391 miles
    Test number
    751597539111
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass167,129 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,129 miles
    Test number
    714838509450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,127 miles (+1,334)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,127 miles
    Test number
    798497008778
    • DangerousFront Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  5. Pass165,793 miles (+1,323)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,793 miles
    Test number
    193775790895
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass164,470 miles (+2,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,470 miles
    Test number
    594854196173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass162,467 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    162,467 miles
    Test number
    507913122288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,962 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,962 miles
    Test number
    148936852950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,839 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,839 miles
    Test number
    803184340807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  10. Fail151,802 miles (+5,717)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,802 miles
    Test number
    976585792815
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRearmost universal joint on propshaft has slight play
  11. Pass146,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    146,085 miles
    Test number
    255917555060
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  12. Fail146,085 miles (+5,463)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,085 miles
    Test number
    577027155016
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass140,622 miles (+660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    140,622 miles
    Test number
    649378854082
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  14. Pass139,962 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    139,962 miles
    Test number
    765477802284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,747 miles (+134,741)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    134,747 miles
    Test number
    765992221225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    6 miles
    Test number
    221742720258
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  17. Fail6 miles (+1)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6 miles
    Test number
    121451120250
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  18. Fail5 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5 miles
    Test number
    360563629248
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass5 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    5 miles
    Test number
    771313729251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  20. Pass3 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    3 miles
    Test number
    221967328127
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteConsiderable oil leaks from engine,front axle,gear/transferbox
    • NoteFront number plate has no suppliers postcode visible
  21. Fail3 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3 miles
    Test number
    403167428199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteConsiderable oil leaks from engine,front axle,gear/transferbox
    • NoteFront number plate has no suppliers postcode visible
  22. Pass3 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    3 miles
    Test number
    231291627182
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  23. Fail3 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3 miles
    Test number
    893331427189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  24. Pass3 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    3 miles
    Test number
    203362326137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteApparent oil leak at front axle pinion seal
  25. Fail3 miles6 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3 miles
    Test number
    531832426196
    • Repaired at testFront Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testSide repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteApparent oil leak at front axle pinion seal

Questions about TAF 319

What vehicle is registration TAF 319 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAF 319 on a maroon petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAF 319 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TAF 319 expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TAF 319?
The MOT on TAF 319 expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TAF 319 done?
TAF 319 was recorded at 167,804 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 9,103 miles a year.
Has TAF 319 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAF 319 has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on TAF 319 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 TAF 319 find?
TAF 319 passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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