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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

TFN 17MOT history

TFN 17 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 214,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
214,240 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TFN 17
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TFN 17 was last recorded at 214,240 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 5,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,176 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,064 miles
Average per year
3,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,240 miles
  • 2024 – 209,176 miles
  • 2023 – 204,597 miles
  • 2022 – 204,542 miles
  • 2021 – 204,258 miles
  • 2020 – 203,713 miles
  • 2018 – 202,262 miles
  • 2017 – 200,371 miles
  • 2016 – 198,183 miles
  • 2015 – 196,247 miles
  • 2014 – 194,053 miles
  • 2013 – 191,435 miles
  • 2012 – 187,401 miles
  • 2011 – 185,026 miles
  • 2010 – 182,243 miles
  • 2009 – 179,018 miles
  • 2008 – 175,002 miles
  • 2007 – 166,178 miles
  • 2006 – 154,588 miles
  • 2005 – 148,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,240 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid section body mount out rigger area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,240 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    214,240 miles
    Test number
    989937926486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass209,176 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    209,176 miles
    Test number
    905940949153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,597 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    204,597 miles
    Test number
    658294803252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass204,542 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    204,542 miles
    Test number
    393925245822
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail204,539 miles (+281)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,539 miles
    Test number
    749199845848
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced half way down x1 hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass204,258 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    204,258 miles
    Test number
    144502049652
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid section body mount out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail204,257 miles (+544)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,257 miles
    Test number
    406374137434
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within steering and suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid section body mount out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass203,713 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    203,713 miles
    Test number
    195281382122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass202,262 miles (+1,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    202,262 miles
    Test number
    967507134350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass200,371 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    200,371 miles
    Test number
    367011544416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass198,183 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    198,183 miles
    Test number
    109868318130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass196,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    196,247 miles
    Test number
    495997596119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail196,247 miles (+2,194)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,247 miles
    Test number
    605366278575
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass194,053 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    194,053 miles
    Test number
    135818204307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass191,435 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    191,435 miles
    Test number
    416682903344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass187,401 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    187,401 miles
    Test number
    805942082237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass185,026 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    185,026 miles
    Test number
    745516551276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass182,243 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    182,243 miles
    Test number
    100664590207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass179,018 miles (+4,016)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    179,018 miles
    Test number
    524021879299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCan not see all brake pads

  20. Pass175,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    175,002 miles
    Test number
    382152788471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail175,002 miles (+8,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,002 miles
    Test number
    184812688262
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass166,178 miles (+11,590)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    166,178 miles
    Test number
    620712667261
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush starting to perish

  23. Pass154,588 miles (+6,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    154,588 miles
    Test number
    302218276245
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass148,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    148,025 miles
    Test number
    970482795287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TFN 17

What vehicle is registration TFN 17 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TFN 17 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 1997. 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 TFN 17 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TFN 17 expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TFN 17?
The MOT on TFN 17 expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TFN 17 done?
TFN 17 was recorded at 214,240 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 3,333 miles a year.
Has TFN 17 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TFN 17 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on TFN 17 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 TFN 17 find?
TFN 17 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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