Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
TFX 3MOT history
TFX 3 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 92,882 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- TFX 3
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
TFX 3 was last recorded at 92,882 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 6,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Feb 2023: 71,089 miles, lower than 78,680 miles on 28 Jan 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 86,124 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,758 miles
- Average per year
- 5,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,882 miles
- 2025 – 86,124 miles
- 2024 – 77,189 miles
- 2023 – 71,091 miles
- 2022 – 67,288 miles
- 2021 – 64,889 miles
- 2020 – 58,001 miles
- 2019 – 54,911 miles
- 2018 – 53,178 miles
- 2017 – 48,977 miles
- 2016 – 42,727 miles
- 2015 – 38,916 miles
- 2014 – 31,397 miles
- 2013 – 25,024 miles
- 2012 – 18,163 miles
- 2011 – 7,365 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,882 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,882 miles (+6,758)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 92,882 miles
- Test number
- 973426364800
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,124 miles (+8,935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 86,124 miles
- Test number
- 283040503364
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body and components corroded
Pass77,189 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 77,189 miles
- Test number
- 607462648906
- AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE BENT
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail77,188 miles (+6,097)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,188 miles
- Test number
- 803245223476
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure NOT FITTED (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE BENT
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass71,091 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 71,091 miles
- Test number
- 102083065388
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE BENT
Fail71,089 miles (-7,591)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,089 miles
- Test number
- 646969024583
- MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible BARS IN WAY (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE BENT
Fail78,680 miles (+11,392)1 dangerous14 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,680 miles
- Test number
- 337907768255
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Turret excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Hand brake (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front both track and drag (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Both front swivel housings leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both axel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,288 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 67,288 miles
- Test number
- 888698953343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail67,287 miles (+2,398)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,287 miles
- Test number
- 127827622498
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,889 miles (+6,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 64,889 miles
- Test number
- 787291356448
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass58,001 miles (+3,090)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2021
- Odometer
- 58,001 miles
- Test number
- 446324742541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,911 miles (+1,733)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2020
- Odometer
- 54,911 miles
- Test number
- 287607594062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in axle ball joint rear
Pass53,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 53,178 miles
- Test number
- 178257593881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,278 miles (+4,301)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,278 miles
- Test number
- 615626136987
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Pass48,977 miles (+6,250)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 48,977 miles
- Test number
- 221229595412
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass42,727 miles (+3,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 42,727 miles
- Test number
- 551162103497
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass38,916 miles (+7,519)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 38,916 miles
- Test number
- 282160960547
- AdvisoryEngine light on at time of test.
Pass31,397 miles (+6,373)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 31,397 miles
- Test number
- 726807644251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,024 miles (+199)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 25,024 miles
- Test number
- 577946653253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 24,825 miles
- Test number
- 757818843245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,825 miles (+6,662)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,825 miles
- Test number
- 888948343230
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass18,163 miles (+10,798)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 18,163 miles
- Test number
- 357225442408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 7,365 miles
- Test number
- 445118931239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about TFX 3
- What vehicle is registration TFX 3 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show TFX 3 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jul 2008. 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 TFX 3 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TFX 3 is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on TFX 3?
- The MOT on TFX 3 is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has TFX 3 done?
- TFX 3 was recorded at 92,882 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 5,782 miles a year.
- Has TFX 3 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. TFX 3 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on TFX 3 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on TFX 3 find?
- TFX 3 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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