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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 2,495 cc

B71 ECSMOT history

B71 ECS is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Apr 1985. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

B71 ECS blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
60,544 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B71 ECS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
3 Apr 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B71 ECS was last recorded at 60,544 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 1,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,584 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,960 miles
Average per year
924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,544 miles
  • 2024 – 58,584 miles
  • 2023 – 56,029 miles
  • 2022 – 52,114 miles
  • 2021 – 49,348 miles
  • 2020 – 48,783 miles
  • 2019 – 48,753 miles
  • 2018 – 48,652 miles
  • 2017 – 48,414 miles
  • 2016 – 47,968 miles
  • 2015 – 47,244 miles
  • 2013 – 47,235 miles
  • 2012 – 47,206 miles
  • 2011 – 46,991 miles
  • 2010 – 46,492 miles
  • 2009 – 45,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,544 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hand brake travel getting high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hazards not working pre 1986

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,544 miles (+1,960)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,544 miles
    Test number
    920654184533
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass58,584 miles (+2,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    507474275229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass56,029 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,029 miles
    Test number
    487143466162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel getting high
    • AdvisoryHazards not working pre 1986

  4. Fail56,016 miles (+3,902)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    785248560902
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel getting high
    • AdvisoryHazards not working pre 1986

  5. Pass52,114 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    408673459985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,102 miles (+2,754)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,102 miles
    Test number
    557426854019
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass49,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,348 miles
    Test number
    936913882508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,348 miles (+565)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,348 miles
    Test number
    313804486944
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,783 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    957156765177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass48,753 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    585822444462
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively bearings stiff (2.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  11. Fail48,753 miles (+101)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    666415624435
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively bearings stiff (2.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  12. Pass48,652 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,652 miles
    Test number
    195298327970
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded and covered in under seal.

  13. Fail48,652 miles (+238)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,652 miles
    Test number
    282857279365
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near bumper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded and covered in under seal.

  14. Pass48,414 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    279019328610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth doors corroded

  15. Fail48,413 miles (+445)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,413 miles
    Test number
    159278423115
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inop when stops are used (1.3.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth doors corroded

  16. Pass47,968 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,968 miles
    Test number
    325426931588
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rocker cover area

  17. Fail47,968 miles (+724)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,968 miles
    Test number
    544762771607
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rocker cover area

  18. Pass47,244 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,244 miles
    Test number
    939260145117
    • NoteAll brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  19. Fail47,244 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,244 miles
    Test number
    849808035144
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  20. Fail47,244 miles (+9)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,244 miles
    Test number
    496758735116
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll brake pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  21. Pass47,235 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    146566863179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,206 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,206 miles
    Test number
    339959682062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,991 miles
    Test number
    977118611128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,991 miles (+499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,991 miles
    Test number
    509367011130
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass46,492 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    302130530113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    880443819140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B71 ECS

Does B71 ECS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B71 ECS expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B71 ECS?
The MOT on B71 ECS expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B71 ECS done?
B71 ECS was recorded at 60,544 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 924 miles a year.
Has B71 ECS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B71 ECS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on B71 ECS 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 B71 ECS find?
B71 ECS passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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