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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V36 FTAMOT history

V36 FTA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

V36 FTA white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
203,717 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V36 FTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V36 FTA was last recorded at 203,717 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 10,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2006: 29,098 miles, lower than 110,996 miles on 10 Oct 2005.

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
193,632 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,085 miles
Average per year
4,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,717 miles
  • 2024 – 193,632 miles
  • 2023 – 184,814 miles
  • 2022 – 174,491 miles
  • 2021 – 168,204 miles
  • 2020 – 159,109 miles
  • 2019 – 152,084 miles
  • 2018 – 144,017 miles
  • 2017 – 137,709 miles
  • 2016 – 131,484 miles
  • 2015 – 125,418 miles
  • 2014 – 118,329 miles
  • 2013 – 106,950 miles
  • 2012 – 98,840 miles
  • 2011 – 90,444 miles
  • 2010 – 78,049 miles
  • 2009 – 66,427 miles
  • 2008 – 54,412 miles
  • 2007 – 40,821 miles
  • 2006 – 29,098 miles
  • 2005 – 110,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,717 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear cross member corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,717 miles (+10,085)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    203,717 miles
    Test number
    439324836002
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass193,632 miles (+8,818)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    193,632 miles
    Test number
    419264120359
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass184,814 miles (+10,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    184,814 miles
    Test number
    693315245381
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass174,491 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,491 miles
    Test number
    412282927786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail174,485 miles (+6,281)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,485 miles
    Test number
    321448164041
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass168,204 miles (+9,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,204 miles
    Test number
    445054228514
    • AdvisoryFront nearside & offside tyres worn uneven on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  7. Pass159,109 miles (+7,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,109 miles
    Test number
    166335557298
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  8. Pass152,084 miles (+8,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,084 miles
    Test number
    930699243867
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass144,017 miles (+6,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    665707313811
    • AdvisoryRear shock casings corroded

  10. Pass137,709 miles (+6,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,709 miles
    Test number
    715760314585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass131,484 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,484 miles
    Test number
    214844408537
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail131,470 miles (+6,052)11 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,470 miles
    Test number
    953728872528
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint axle 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush chassis bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush chassis bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass125,418 miles (+7,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,418 miles
    Test number
    875043931130
    • AdvisoryPlay evident at o/s king pin

  14. Pass118,329 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,329 miles
    Test number
    459259824433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,313 miles (+11,363)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,313 miles
    Test number
    967906224344
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass106,950 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    959112303346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,936 miles (+8,096)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    817301703314
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass98,840 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,840 miles
    Test number
    675906102323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,833 miles (+8,389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,833 miles
    Test number
    478845202336
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

  20. Pass90,444 miles (+12,395)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,444 miles
    Test number
    559868001303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,049 miles
    Test number
    961789600365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,035 miles (+11,608)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,035 miles
    Test number
    403989500332
    • FailureRadius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass66,427 miles (+12,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,427 miles
    Test number
    991146999238
    • NotePower steering box leaking.

  24. Pass54,412 miles (+13,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    704643388236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass40,821 miles (+11,723)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,821 miles
    Test number
    352121787442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteWipers split but clearing screen

  26. Pass29,098 miles (-81,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,098 miles
    Test number
    322389276282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  27. Pass110,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    110,996 miles
    Test number
    574893385271
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V36 FTA

Does V36 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V36 FTA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V36 FTA?
The MOT on V36 FTA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V36 FTA done?
V36 FTA was recorded at 203,717 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,601 miles a year.
Has V36 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V36 FTA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V36 FTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V36 FTA find?
V36 FTA passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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