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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

X3 FERMOT history

X3 FER is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

X3 FER black 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,443 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 FER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 FER was last recorded at 58,443 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,473 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,970 miles
Average per year
4,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,443 miles
  • 2025 – 53,473 miles
  • 2024 – 47,851 miles
  • 2023 – 41,781 miles
  • 2022 – 36,877 miles
  • 2021 – 33,078 miles
  • 2020 – 29,615 miles
  • 2019 – 26,884 miles
  • 2016 – 14,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,443 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,443 miles (+4,970)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    120311849290
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass53,473 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    599266356241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail53,462 miles (+5,611)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    345265911048
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass47,851 miles (+6,070)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    463096408280
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing unevenly inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside, lower and upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass41,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    708599070786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,781 miles (+4,904)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    780912862975
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass36,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,877 miles
    Test number
    765403784046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,877 miles (+3,799)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,877 miles
    Test number
    215287648744
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,078 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,078 miles
    Test number
    968516959761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,615 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,615 miles
    Test number
    756724518850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,610 miles (+2,726)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,610 miles
    Test number
    189925927907
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass26,884 miles (+2,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,884 miles
    Test number
    818384188407
    • AdvisoryFront Washers barely acceptable

  13. Pass24,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    384447731928
    • AdvisoryWashers barely acceptable

  14. Fail24,040 miles (+9,705)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    949567624042
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryWashers barely acceptable

  15. Pass14,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    14,335 miles
    Test number
    675380841886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 FER

Does X3 FER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 FER is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 FER?
The MOT on X3 FER is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 FER done?
X3 FER was recorded at 58,443 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,444 miles a year.
Has X3 FER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 FER has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 FER 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 X3 FER find?
X3 FER passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive diff; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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