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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1988 · 2,494 cc

E207 TSDMOT history

E207 TSD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 May 1988. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2023.

E207 TSD 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 15 Dec 2024
Mileage
118,142 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2023
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E207 TSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
9 May 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

E207 TSD was last recorded at 118,142 miles on 16 Dec 2023, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2017: 109,469 miles, lower than 109,479 miles on 23 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,691 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
451 miles
Average per year
633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,142 miles
  • 2022 – 116,066 miles
  • 2020 – 115,055 miles
  • 2019 – 112,687 miles
  • 2018 – 110,861 miles
  • 2017 – 109,469 miles
  • 2016 – 109,479 miles
  • 2015 – 107,593 miles
  • 2014 – 107,365 miles
  • 2006 – 107,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,142 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Offside Front Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,142 miles (+451)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,142 miles
    Test number
    289403031992
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. Pass117,691 miles (+1,625)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,691 miles
    Test number
    935015933606
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  3. Pass116,066 miles (+1,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,066 miles
    Test number
    745561020178
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box drop arm boot slightly split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass115,055 miles (+2,368)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    110854121029
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer box
  5. Pass112,687 miles (+1,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,687 miles
    Test number
    803601162197
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak from Transfer box
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drop arm joint boot split but still preventing ingress of moisture
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass110,861 miles (+1,392)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,861 miles
    Test number
    683120170101
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front axle spheres leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass109,469 miles (-10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,469 miles
    Test number
    503900768479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle spheres have a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers do not park in the correct place automatically
  8. Pass109,479 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,479 miles
    Test number
    423935956581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,469 miles (+1,876)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,469 miles
    Test number
    629889487517
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt an d drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball pin shank loose t/r/end split pins missing (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front o/s bush worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear u/j s worn
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (7.1.2)
  10. Pass107,593 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,593 miles
    Test number
    597790605109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,365 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    905355794009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  12. Fail107,356 miles3 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,356 miles
    Test number
    148834394040
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  13. Fail107,356 miles19 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,356 miles
    Test number
    522711836395
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAdvise to top up oil
    • NoteEmitions not done oil low

Questions about E207 TSD

Does E207 TSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E207 TSD expired on 15 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E207 TSD?
The MOT on E207 TSD expired on 15 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E207 TSD done?
E207 TSD was recorded at 118,142 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2023, an average of 633 miles a year.
Has E207 TSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E207 TSD has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on E207 TSD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E207 TSD find?
E207 TSD passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear nail in tyre; steering box has seepage.

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