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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

D13 EJBMOT history

D13 EJB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

D13 EJB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,143 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D13 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D13 EJB was last recorded at 116,143 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 7,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,848 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,295 miles
Average per year
7,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,143 miles
  • 2025 – 108,848 miles
  • 2024 – 99,727 miles
  • 2023 – 94,333 miles
  • 2022 – 86,056 miles
  • 2020 – 78,128 miles
  • 2019 – 68,176 miles
  • 2018 – 58,627 miles
  • 2017 – 44,463 miles
  • 2016 – 36,348 miles
  • 2015 – 29,904 miles
  • 2014 – 23,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,143 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,143 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,143 miles
    Test number
    258615219599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,848 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,848 miles
    Test number
    160397853435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,727 miles
    Test number
    813855105842
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Fail99,727 miles (+5,394)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,727 miles
    Test number
    813684480105
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass94,333 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,333 miles
    Test number
    443688277362
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension corrosion
  6. Fail94,331 miles (+3,124)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    306270655781
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side lower bush has lot of play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front track rod end are tight and lumpy on movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around filter precious switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake are nosey
  7. Pass91,207 miles (+5,151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    171599138176
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes.
  8. Pass86,056 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,056 miles
    Test number
    357652395795
    • AdvisoryOriginal test done by A Westrope.
  9. Fail86,004 miles (+7,876)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,004 miles
    Test number
    458650509763
    • 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 boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass78,128 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    107832589359
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front and offside rear door check straps
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush on both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (c))
  11. Fail77,975 miles (+9,799)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    865442649820
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear along offside rear chassis rail. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside front and offside rear door check straps
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush on both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (c))
  12. Pass68,176 miles (+9,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,176 miles
    Test number
    582934048823
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc worn/corroded on inner face.
  13. Pass58,627 miles (+14,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    496938972632
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to test.
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
  14. Pass44,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    867527964147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,463 miles (+8,115)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    972716060323
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass36,348 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,348 miles
    Test number
    316297973588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    277607815096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail29,904 miles (+6,381)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    652726921279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass23,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,523 miles
    Test number
    419418154348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,523 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,523 miles
    Test number
    487588454375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about D13 EJB

Does D13 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D13 EJB is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on D13 EJB?
The MOT on D13 EJB is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D13 EJB done?
D13 EJB was recorded at 116,143 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,875 miles a year.
Has D13 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D13 EJB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on D13 EJB 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 D13 EJB find?
D13 EJB passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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