F781GMA

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

1988 · White · Diesel · 2,494 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 10 Oct 2026 (13 days overdue)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Apr 2027 (160 days left)

Mileage

160,648 mi

At MOT on 11 Oct 2025

About F781GMA

Registration F781GMA is a 1988 white LAND ROVER DEFENDER with a 2,494cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 38 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for F781GMA expired on 10 October 2026, 13 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 April 2027, 160 days from today.

The vehicle has 20 MOT tests on record, including 11 passes and 9 failures, with 54 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 160,648 miles on 11 October 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 2,160 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 20 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 602089189577
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2026
Mileage recorded: 160,648 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 335707449680
Mileage recorded: 160,648 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

PRS Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

PRS Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 670927339206
Expiry date: 09 Oct 2025
Mileage recorded: 157,528 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 243745334715
Mileage recorded: 157,281 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MAJOR Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 593243621405
Expiry date: 04 Dec 2023
Mileage recorded: 154,158 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (3) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Corrosion present underside of vehicle (2)

MOT test number: 548963290211
Mileage recorded: 154,157 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

MAJOR Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

ADVISORY Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive transmission minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 897851241326
Mileage recorded: 147,632 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

DANGEROUS Dangerous Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MOT test number: 742344179285
Mileage recorded: 146,987 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)

FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FAIL Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FAIL Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

FAIL Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

FAIL Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

FAIL Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FAIL Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FAIL Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FAIL Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

FAIL Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

ADVISORY Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

USER ENTERED Oil leak

MOT test number: 952850657254
Mileage recorded: 138,498 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

USER ENTERED slight corrosion on various parts of chassis not in prescribed areas

MOT test number: 224600757243
Expiry date: 06 Sep 2008
Mileage recorded: 138,498 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

USER ENTERED slight corrosion on various parts of chassis not in prescribed areas

MOT test number: 503315666058
Mileage recorded: 118,303 MI
Registration at time of test: F781GMA
Data source: DVSA

PRS Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

PRS Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

PRS Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Vehicle specifications

Model: DEFENDER
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Engine Size: 2,494 cc
First Registered: Dec 1988
First Used on Road: 14 Dec 1988
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 29 Apr 2025
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 11 Apr 2026 at 15:50.