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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

2 HELMOT history

2 HEL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

2 HEL 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,163 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 HEL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 HEL was last recorded at 132,163 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 3,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,871 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,292 miles
Average per year
5,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,163 miles
  • 2024 – 128,871 miles
  • 2023 – 126,493 miles
  • 2022 – 122,995 miles
  • 2021 – 122,979 miles
  • 2020 – 122,909 miles
  • 2019 – 121,949 miles
  • 2018 – 114,003 miles
  • 2017 – 104,372 miles
  • 2016 – 97,362 miles
  • 2015 – 88,176 miles
  • 2014 – 75,630 miles
  • 2013 – 64,734 miles
  • 2012 – 57,221 miles
  • 2011 – 47,524 miles
  • 2010 – 41,979 miles
  • 2009 – 37,299 miles
  • 2008 – 31,418 miles
  • 2007 – 27,299 miles
  • 2006 – 22,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,163 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cooper brake pipes slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in center box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,163 miles (+3,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,163 miles
    Test number
    668981989747
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass128,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,871 miles
    Test number
    645824605349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,869 miles (+2,376)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,869 miles
    Test number
    832882772209
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass126,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,493 miles
    Test number
    919800970588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,493 miles (+3,498)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,493 miles
    Test number
    641116343962
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass122,995 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,995 miles
    Test number
    665786957870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,991 miles (+12)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,991 miles
    Test number
    466485635591
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    380942258045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  9. Fail122,979 miles (+70)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,979 miles
    Test number
    698258365497
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass122,909 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,909 miles
    Test number
    363660595838
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cooper brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  11. Fail122,909 miles (+960)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,909 miles
    Test number
    539810832485
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cooper brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  12. Pass121,949 miles (+101)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    860659323130
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail121,848 miles (+7,845)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,848 miles
    Test number
    551230769059
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass114,003 miles (+9,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,003 miles
    Test number
    901676254097
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  15. Pass104,372 miles (+7,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,372 miles
    Test number
    830125518605
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing

  16. Pass97,362 miles (+9,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,362 miles
    Test number
    551777374613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass88,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    845655155112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,176 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    456707545188
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMisting around the fuel filter area
    • NoteMisting of fuel/oil around the rear of engine/gearbox bellhousing

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    255954854425
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  20. Fail75,630 miles (+10,896)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    657657944104
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  21. Pass64,734 miles (+273)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,734 miles
    Test number
    898894353191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  22. Fail64,461 miles (+7,240)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,461 miles
    Test number
    847519243153
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  23. Pass57,221 miles (+9,697)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,221 miles
    Test number
    349732452146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside and Offside suspension arm bushes are worn but do not have excessive movement

  24. Pass47,524 miles (+5,545)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,524 miles
    Test number
    105792451198
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted

  25. Pass41,979 miles (+4,680)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    900100140119
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded on the inside
    • NoteDampness around the front steering spheres
    • NoteRear number plate slightly water marked
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn
    • NoteTop engine cover fitted
    • NoteUnable to see the condition of the rear inner brake pads

  26. Pass37,299 miles (+5,881)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    731857549171
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NoteTop engine cover fitted

  27. Pass31,418 miles (+4,119)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,418 miles
    Test number
    962020358168
    • NoteAll tyres have small cuts in the treads
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteTop engine cover fitted
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  28. Pass27,299 miles (+4,410)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,299 miles
    Test number
    772450357192
    • NoteTop engine cover fitted
    • NoteUnable to see the condition of the front and rear inner brake pads

  29. Pass22,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    222176046130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 2 HEL

What vehicle is registration 2 HEL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 HEL on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 May 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 HEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 HEL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 2 HEL?
The MOT on 2 HEL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 HEL done?
2 HEL was recorded at 132,163 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,601 miles a year.
Has 2 HEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 HEL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 2 HEL 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 2 HEL find?
2 HEL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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