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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1987 · 2,494 cc

E712 SECMOT history

E712 SEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Nov 1987. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

E712 SEC 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 19 Nov 2024
Mileage
140,845 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E712 SEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
6 Nov 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

E712 SEC was last recorded at 140,845 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2010: 125,019 miles, lower than 125,909 miles on 4 Dec 2010.

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
140,845 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,845 miles
  • 2022 – 139,212 miles
  • 2021 – 137,658 miles
  • 2020 – 135,497 miles
  • 2019 – 132,619 miles
  • 2018 – 131,157 miles
  • 2017 – 129,110 miles
  • 2016 – 126,140 miles
  • 2010 – 125,019 miles
  • 2009 – 124,921 miles
  • 2007 – 123,209 miles
  • 2006 – 122,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,845 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axel (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,845 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,845 miles
    Test number
    625251184730
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,845 miles (+1,633)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,845 miles
    Test number
    444152277868
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,212 miles (+1,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,212 miles
    Test number
    536276202328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Pass137,658 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,658 miles
    Test number
    934057131643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,497 miles (+2,878)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,497 miles
    Test number
    842840618380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass132,619 miles (+1,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,619 miles
    Test number
    384684203495
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel point (front hub) has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass131,157 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,157 miles
    Test number
    949947727552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail131,157 miles (+2,047)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,157 miles
    Test number
    466485457003
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding park brake (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass129,110 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,110 miles
    Test number
    447846036495
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  10. Fail129,102 miles (+2,962)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,102 miles
    Test number
    800673078364
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass126,140 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,140 miles
    Test number
    977212897570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  12. Pass125,019 miles (-890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    610924040301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail125,909 miles (+988)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,909 miles
    Test number
    863998530313
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass124,921 miles (+1,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    300112319459
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass123,209 miles (+1,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    123,209 miles
    Test number
    231965057277
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe missing

  16. Pass122,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    122,045 miles
    Test number
    843560926229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E712 SEC

Does E712 SEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E712 SEC expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E712 SEC?
The MOT on E712 SEC expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E712 SEC done?
E712 SEC was recorded at 140,845 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 1,088 miles a year.
Has E712 SEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E712 SEC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on E712 SEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E712 SEC find?
E712 SEC passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axel; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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