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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1988 · 2,495 cc

E855 MACMOT history

E855 MAC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 1988. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 206,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

E855 MAC grey 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
206,359 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E855 MAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
18 May 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E855 MAC was last recorded at 206,359 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 3,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,509 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,850 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,359 miles
  • 2025 – 202,509 miles
  • 2024 – 198,546 miles
  • 2023 – 194,438 miles
  • 2022 – 191,001 miles
  • 2021 – 187,418 miles
  • 2020 – 182,907 miles
  • 2019 – 179,170 miles
  • 2017 – 177,832 miles
  • 2016 – 176,431 miles
  • 2015 – 174,572 miles
  • 2014 – 172,927 miles
  • 2013 – 172,155 miles
  • 2012 – 171,018 miles
  • 2010 – 167,327 miles
  • 2009 – 162,309 miles
  • 2008 – 158,290 miles
  • 2007 – 151,304 miles
  • 2006 – 145,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,359 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,359 miles (+3,850)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    206,359 miles
    Test number
    698004264357
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,509 miles (+3,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    202,509 miles
    Test number
    315269649298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,546 miles (+4,108)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    198,546 miles
    Test number
    384787059641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass194,438 miles (+3,437)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    194,438 miles
    Test number
    387402668279
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine + steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass191,001 miles (+3,583)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,001 miles
    Test number
    348219356139
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,418 miles (+4,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,418 miles
    Test number
    559228688872
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass182,907 miles (+3,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    182,907 miles
    Test number
    388440528899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass179,170 miles (+1,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,170 miles
    Test number
    852335196934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn a frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass177,832 miles (+1,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    177,832 miles
    Test number
    694992276770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySmell of diesel but cannot see any part leaking

  10. Pass176,431 miles (+1,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    176,431 miles
    Test number
    147196579966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  11. Pass174,572 miles (+1,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    174,572 miles
    Test number
    496240725120
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass172,927 miles (+772)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    172,927 miles
    Test number
    736850534003
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass172,155 miles (+8)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    172,155 miles
    Test number
    945005543050
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear shock covers corroded
    • NoteEngine noisy(popping)

  14. Fail172,147 miles (+1,129)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,147 miles
    Test number
    925947133089
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear shock covers corroded
    • NoteEngine noisy(popping)

  15. Pass171,018 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    171,018 miles
    Test number
    478803022004
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN\s\r brake binding very slightly
    • NoteVehicle very dirty under neath making it hard to see corrosion

  16. Fail171,018 miles (+3,691)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,018 miles
    Test number
    718880912011
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN\s\r brake binding very slightly
    • NoteVehicle very dirty under neath making it hard to see corrosion

  17. Pass167,327 miles (+5,018)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    167,327 miles
    Test number
    923795150335
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteLots of ice built up around outriggers making it hard to test for corrosion

  18. Pass162,309 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    162,309 miles
    Test number
    912296939394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail162,241 miles (+3,951)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,241 miles
    Test number
    442513729382
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass158,290 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    158,290 miles
    Test number
    993925528336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail158,282 miles (+6,978)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,282 miles
    Test number
    904826218343
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass151,304 miles (+5,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    151,304 miles
    Test number
    962889697260
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass145,579 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    145,579 miles
    Test number
    742432896221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

Questions about E855 MAC

Does E855 MAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E855 MAC is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on E855 MAC?
The MOT on E855 MAC is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E855 MAC done?
E855 MAC was recorded at 206,359 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has E855 MAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E855 MAC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on E855 MAC 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 E855 MAC find?
E855 MAC passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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