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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 1988 · 2,494 cc

E115 PRLMOT history

E115 PRL is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jan 1988. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

E115 PRL orange 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 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,151 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E115 PRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
14 Jan 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E115 PRL was last recorded at 131,151 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,197 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,954 miles
Average per year
1,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,151 miles
  • 2025 – 127,197 miles
  • 2024 – 124,250 miles
  • 2023 – 123,186 miles
  • 2022 – 121,352 miles
  • 2021 – 120,746 miles
  • 2019 – 119,820 miles
  • 2018 – 118,632 miles
  • 2017 – 116,496 miles
  • 2016 – 116,441 miles
  • 2014 – 116,385 miles
  • 2013 – 115,581 miles
  • 2012 – 114,919 miles
  • 2011 – 114,360 miles
  • 2010 – 110,953 miles
  • 2009 – 109,642 miles
  • 2008 – 106,917 miles
  • 2007 – 99,408 miles
  • 2006 – 95,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,151 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,151 miles (+3,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,151 miles
    Test number
    633312691431
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod 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))

  2. Pass127,197 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,197 miles
    Test number
    670406310940
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,197 miles (+2,947)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,197 miles
    Test number
    991679154812
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,250 miles (+1,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,250 miles
    Test number
    274981214277
    • AdvisoryCorrosion generally to chassis and floor areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front panel areas, not structural
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from gearbox and diff areas

  5. Pass123,186 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,186 miles
    Test number
    842269967896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,352 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,352 miles
    Test number
    161430297432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,746 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,746 miles
    Test number
    328969374429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,820 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,820 miles
    Test number
    235516520560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,632 miles (+2,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,632 miles
    Test number
    629074248563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass116,496 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,496 miles
    Test number
    952171420188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x3 (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle spheres leaking oil slightly

  11. Pass116,441 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    812890763529
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail116,440 miles (+55)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    604108583984
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam s (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam s (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass116,385 miles (+804)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,385 miles
    Test number
    136227294266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChassis front to rear slightly corroded.

  14. Pass115,581 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,581 miles
    Test number
    235861213317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail115,580 miles (+661)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    179863203373
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass114,919 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    114,919 miles
    Test number
    408418722277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,360 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    928861071295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSlight fuel seapage in engine bay
    • NoteSlight leak nearside tractor balljoint
    • NoteSlight oil leak nearside rear hub

  18. Fail114,360 miles (+3,407)4 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    825181271270
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
    • NoteSlight fuel seapage in engine bay
    • NoteSlight leak nearside tractor balljoint
    • NoteSlight oil leak nearside rear hub

  19. Pass110,953 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    110,953 miles
    Test number
    403719750239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,642 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,642 miles
    Test number
    854420989296
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

  21. Fail109,634 miles (+336)2 dangerous9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,634 miles
    Test number
    882031279239
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

  22. Fail109,298 miles (+2,381)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    892814549253
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOffside rear pumpstop bush missing

  23. Pass106,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    313054078225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,917 miles (+7,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    581160378283
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass99,408 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    572700757299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,220 miles (+4,180)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    874471347218
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteGeneral corosion on chassis

  27. Pass95,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    95,040 miles
    Test number
    481916826265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail95,040 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,040 miles
    Test number
    613261426276
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about E115 PRL

Does E115 PRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E115 PRL is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on E115 PRL?
The MOT on E115 PRL is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E115 PRL done?
E115 PRL was recorded at 131,151 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,792 miles a year.
Has E115 PRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E115 PRL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on E115 PRL 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 E115 PRL find?
E115 PRL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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