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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

CEC 1MOT history

CEC 1 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 49,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

CEC 1 grey 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 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,974 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CEC 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CEC 1 was last recorded at 49,974 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 9,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,760 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,214 miles
Average per year
4,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,974 miles
  • 2025 – 40,760 miles
  • 2024 – 27,064 miles
  • 2023 – 14,465 miles
  • 2022 – 13,215 miles
  • 2021 – 11,974 miles
  • 2020 – 10,923 miles
  • 2019 – 9,457 miles
  • 2018 – 8,113 miles
  • 2017 – 6,735 miles
  • 2016 – 5,296 miles
  • 2015 – 3,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,974 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box leaking to upper limit (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Claw arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Claw arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front swivel hub joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,974 miles (+9,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,974 miles
    Test number
    291363887571
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box leaking to upper limit (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Claw arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Claw arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass40,760 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    835174925301
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail40,760 miles (+13,696)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    151149406452
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass27,064 miles (+12,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    27,064 miles
    Test number
    499592938125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass14,465 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    14,465 miles
    Test number
    956703054601
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased or undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass13,215 miles (+1,241)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    13,215 miles
    Test number
    175866503869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass11,974 miles (+1,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    11,974 miles
    Test number
    939529348242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass10,923 miles (+1,466)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    10,923 miles
    Test number
    428563078030
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass9,457 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    9,457 miles
    Test number
    811555093766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub joint leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail9,455 miles (+1,342)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,455 miles
    Test number
    989781884901
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub joint leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass8,113 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    8,113 miles
    Test number
    655530322258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,735 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    6,735 miles
    Test number
    935261847216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,296 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    5,296 miles
    Test number
    422281217414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    3,965 miles
    Test number
    725651935131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CEC 1

What vehicle is registration CEC 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CEC 1 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2012. 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 CEC 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CEC 1 is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on CEC 1?
The MOT on CEC 1 is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CEC 1 done?
CEC 1 was recorded at 49,974 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,089 miles a year.
Has CEC 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CEC 1 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on CEC 1 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 CEC 1 find?
CEC 1 passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box leaking to upper limit; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement claw arm bushes, and 2 more.

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