LAND ROVER DEFENDER F96YFR has 15 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1989 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 128,656 miles 2 weeks ago on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 10:35.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 11th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

F96YFR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH MAY 2027128,656 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED8TH MAY 2026128,654 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH MAY 202511TH MAY 2026126,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Nearside And Offside Front Floor
FAILED12TH MAY 2025126,328 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Actuating Linkage Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Nearside And Offside Front Floor
PASSED9TH MAY 20248TH MAY 2025124,904 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20233RD APRIL 2024121,022 MI
FAILED4TH APRIL 2023121,022 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20223RD APRIL 2023119,845 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED4TH APRIL 2022119,841 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20213RD FEBRUARY 2022117,580 MI
PASSED13TH JULY 201912TH JANUARY 2021115,981 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 201831ST MAY 2019112,818 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 20179TH MAY 2018106,240 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 201629TH APRIL 2017104,887 MI
PASSED30TH APRIL 201529TH APRIL 2016102,486 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

F96YFR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

F96YFR MOT Comments

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F96YFR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 128,656 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,477 miles

F96YFR FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration F96YFR was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 128,656 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,477 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means F96YFR has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 11 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 8 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does F96YFR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 F96YFR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is F96YFR Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 F96YFR does have Tax. Read more

When does F96YFR Tax expire?

The current Tax for F96YFR will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does F96YFR MOT expire?

The current MOT for F96YFR will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 11th May 2027. Read more

When did F96YFR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for F96YFR was on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 10:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has F96YFR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for F96YFR we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has F96YFR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for F96YFR we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is F96YFR?

F96YFR is registered as a 1989 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has F96YFR done?

The odometer reading for F96YFR at the last MOT in May 2026 was 128,656 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,477 miles per year. Read more

How old is F96YFR?

The vehicle F96YFR was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 8th March 1989. Read more

What colour is F96YFR?

The official colour of F96YFR is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does F96YFR have?

F96YFR has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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