Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
D1 HENMOT history
D1 HEN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,245 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 173,245 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,317 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D1 HEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 18 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
D1 HEN was last recorded at 173,245 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 23,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Oct 2015: 53,540 miles, lower than 53,550 miles on 6 Oct 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 149,917 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 23,328 miles
- Average per year
- 8,317 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,245 miles
- 2024 – 149,917 miles
- 2023 – 124,408 miles
- 2022 – 99,929 miles
- 2021 – 82,433 miles
- 2020 – 56,975 miles
- 2019 – 56,592 miles
- 2018 – 55,869 miles
- 2017 – 55,005 miles
- 2016 – 54,351 miles
- 2015 – 53,540 miles
- 2014 – 52,643 miles
- 2013 – 51,655 miles
- 2012 – 50,699 miles
- 2011 – 49,712 miles
- 2010 – 41,745 miles
- 2009 – 34,882 miles
- 2008 – 28,099 miles
- 2007 – 20,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,245 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,245 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 173,245 miles
- Test number
- 623362958824
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail173,245 miles (+23,328)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,245 miles
- Test number
- 509817990884
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 149,917 miles
- Test number
- 794351831803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,917 miles (+25,509)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,917 miles
- Test number
- 423369097359
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass124,408 miles (+24,479)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 124,408 miles
- Test number
- 663678093817
- MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass99,929 miles (+17,496)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 99,929 miles
- Test number
- 542919771193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,433 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 82,433 miles
- Test number
- 936170344405
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail82,431 miles (+25,456)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,431 miles
- Test number
- 778688890892
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,975 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 56,975 miles
- Test number
- 167534668950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,951 miles (+359)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 56,951 miles
- Test number
- 796844580052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,592 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,592 miles
- Test number
- 373865877824
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt slightly frayed
Fail56,589 miles (+720)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,589 miles
- Test number
- 708924567457
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt slightly frayed
Pass55,869 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 55,869 miles
- Test number
- 362653906554
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail55,869 miles (+864)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,869 miles
- Test number
- 455828428318
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass55,005 miles (+654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 55,005 miles
- Test number
- 138222098953
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal deteriorated but not excessive
Pass54,351 miles (+811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 54,351 miles
- Test number
- 878014247038
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass53,540 miles (-10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 53,540 miles
- Test number
- 470986364290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Fail53,550 miles (+907)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,550 miles
- Test number
- 765615013167
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,643 miles (+988)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 52,643 miles
- Test number
- 338619984469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,655 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 51,655 miles
- Test number
- 327914193234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail51,655 miles (+956)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,655 miles
- Test number
- 965774893284
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass50,699 miles (+987)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,699 miles
- Test number
- 485779372291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,712 miles (+7,967)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 49,712 miles
- Test number
- 315828791213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,745 miles (+6,863)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 41,745 miles
- Test number
- 501844870186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,882 miles (+6,783)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,882 miles
- Test number
- 264373089473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,099 miles (+7,231)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 28,099 miles
- Test number
- 623714788176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 20,868 miles
- Test number
- 992369077118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D1 HEN
- Does D1 HEN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on D1 HEN expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on D1 HEN?
- The MOT on D1 HEN expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has D1 HEN done?
- D1 HEN was recorded at 173,245 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 8,317 miles a year.
- Has D1 HEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D1 HEN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on D1 HEN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on D1 HEN find?
- D1 HEN passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.
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