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This 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 16 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 6,000 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 21st May 2026 at 16:30.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 28th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

R37FNS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH MAY 20276,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Of Centre (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED21ST MAY 20265,975 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Of Centre (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED29TH MAY 202528TH MAY 20264,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED29TH MAY 20254,788 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working Bad Earth Connection, Sorted At Time Of Test (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202424TH JANUARY 20251,627 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Advise Attention Soon (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH JANUARY 20241,627 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Position Lamp Switch Does Not Illuminate The Front And Rear Position Lamps With A Single Operation (4.2.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Advise Attention Soon (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND JUNE 20223RD JUNE 20232 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20213RD JUNE 2022194,104 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED26TH MAY 2021194,104 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Front Steering Arm Deformed To The Extent That Steering Is Affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Disc Contaminated Swivel Joint Leaks (1.1.14 (b))
PASSED23RD MAY 201922ND NOVEMBER 2020191,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND MAY 2019191,604 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Stretched Or Damaged Likely To Lead To Failure Under Load (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD MAY 201822ND MAY 2019187,296 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine Oil Leaks
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Gearbox/transfer Box Oil Leaks
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Rear Differential Pinion
  6. ADVISORY - Doors In Poor Condition
  7. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Seal Retainers Corroded
FAILED16TH MAY 2018187,296 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated So The Door Cannot Be Readily Opened Or Closed (6.2.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working Sidelight (1.1.a.3b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine Oil Leaks
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Gearbox/transfer Box Oil Leaks
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Rear Differential Pinion
  9. FAIL - Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play In A Swivel Pin (2.5.a.3b)
  10. ADVISORY - Doors In Poor Condition
  11. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Seal Retainers Corroded
PASSED2ND MARCH 20171ST MARCH 2018181,068 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Close Door In Poor Condition (6.2.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Both Front Swivel Seal Retainers Corroded Badly
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Spring Mount On Axle (2.4.c.3c)
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2017181,065 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Parking (secondary) Brakes Imbalanced Sticking (3.7.b.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Close Door In Poor Condition (6.2.b.2)
  3. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Both Front Swivel Seal Retainers Corroded Badly
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Spring Mount On Axle (2.4.c.3c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  7. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Obscured (6.3.1d)
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 2017180,979 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Inner Sill Corroded Within 30cm Of Seatbelt Mtg (5.2.6)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Inner Sill Corroded Within 30cm Of Seat Belt Mtg (5.2.6)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Inner Sill @b- Post Within 30cm Of Seat Belt Mtg (5.2.6)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Inner Sill Corroded @rear Seat Box Within 30cm Of Seat Belt Anchorage (5.2.6)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint @ Pump (2.3.3b)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Steering Pivot Point Has Slight Play Oil Seal Retainer Corroded(swivel Ball) (2.2.b.1g)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Steering Pivot Point Has Slight Play Oil Seal Retainer Corroded(swivel Ball) (2.2.b.1g)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Passenger Door Pillar Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed B- Post Corroded (6.2.b.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Passenger Door Pillar Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed B Post Corroded (6.2.b.2)
  12. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak(s)
  13. ADVISORY - Transfer Box Leak
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Body Has Slight Corrosion Floor Pan Corroded On 1st Skin (6.1.b.2)
  15. FAIL - Indicator Switch Faulty Cancelling All The Time (1.4.a.1)
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20167TH FEBRUARY 2017176,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Body Has Slight Corrosion Rear Body To Chassis Outriggers,both Sides (6.1.b.2)
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 2016176,723 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Body Has Slight Corrosion Rear Body To Chassis Outriggers,both Sides (6.1.b.2)
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2015173,339 MI
 
  1. PRS - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.a.3)
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20153RD FEBRUARY 2016173,339 MI
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20143RD FEBRUARY 2015167,306 MI
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 2014167,306 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  4. FAIL - Steering Damper Leaking Oil (2.2.c.1f)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  7. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Universal Joint Worn
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201329TH JANUARY 2014161,205 MI
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2012161,200 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  5. FAIL - Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Steering Damper Leaking Oil (2.2.c.1f)
  7. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  14. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  16. USER ENTERED - Chassis Corroded
  17. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 20116TH DECEMBER 2012155,195 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  4. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Belt Tensioner Noisey
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2011155,193 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Locking Device Missing (3.5.1l)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  10. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  13. USER ENTERED - Engine Belt Tensioner Noisey
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20106TH DECEMBER 2011146,704 MI
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2010146,704 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 2010146,601 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Insecure (2.7.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Insecure (2.7.2b)
  3. FAIL - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  4. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  5. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 200926TH NOVEMBER 2010139,059 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 200826TH NOVEMBER 2009131,262 MI
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 200726TH NOVEMBER 2008122,319 MI
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2007122,314 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  4. FAIL - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Damaged, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20066TH NOVEMBER 2007113,509 MI
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 200531ST OCTOBER 2006103,943 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R37FNS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 54% | MOT Failure Rate: 46%

R37FNS MOT Comments

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R37FNS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 6,000 miles | Average yearly mileage: 207 miles

R37FNS FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration R37FNS was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 6,000 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 207 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 35 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 16 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R37FNS has a 54% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 85 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 3 Dangerous and 48 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 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does R37FNS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 28th October 2026 R37FNS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R37FNS Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 28th October 2026 R37FNS does have Tax. Read more

When does R37FNS Tax expire?

The current Tax for R37FNS will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. 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 R37FNS MOT expire?

The current MOT for R37FNS will expire in 7 months on Friday 28th May 2027. Read more

When did R37FNS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R37FNS was on Thursday 21st May 2026 at 16:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R37FNS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for R37FNS we can see 19 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 R37FNS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for R37FNS we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 54% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R37FNS?

R37FNS is registered as a 1997 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has R37FNS done?

The odometer reading for R37FNS at the last MOT in May 2026 was 6,000 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 207 miles per year. Read more

How old is R37FNS?

The vehicle R37FNS was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th November 1997. Read more

What colour is R37FNS?

The official colour of R37FNS is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does R37FNS have?

R37FNS has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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