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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1987 · 2,494 cc

E858 VKCMOT history

E858 VKC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Sept 1987. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2021.

E858 VKC green 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 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
141,359 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E858 VKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
9 Sept 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

E858 VKC was last recorded at 141,359 miles on 24 Dec 2021, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2016: 138,136 miles, lower than 138,159 miles on 15 Feb 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
140,589 miles · 23 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
1,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 141,359 miles
  • 2020 – 140,589 miles
  • 2019 – 139,583 miles
  • 2018 – 138,870 miles
  • 2017 – 138,621 miles
  • 2016 – 138,136 miles
  • 2015 – 137,944 miles
  • 2014 – 137,527 miles
  • 2013 – 136,935 miles
  • 2012 – 136,827 miles
  • 2011 – 135,963 miles
  • 2010 – 134,507 miles
  • 2009 – 131,897 miles
  • 2008 – 130,540 miles
  • 2007 – 130,540 miles
  • 2006 – 124,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,359 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear cross member corroded next to tow bar mounts (may become insecure )

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,359 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,359 miles
    Test number
    773100610122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,589 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,589 miles
    Test number
    869389123531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,583 miles (+713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,583 miles
    Test number
    249738145151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass138,870 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,870 miles
    Test number
    315989492475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,621 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,621 miles
    Test number
    905996099664
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  6. Pass138,136 miles (-23)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,136 miles
    Test number
    722850843870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,159 miles (+215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,159 miles
    Test number
    824426668590
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
  8. Pass137,944 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    137,944 miles
    Test number
    695329025085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,527 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    137,527 miles
    Test number
    898740434090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,935 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    136,935 miles
    Test number
    127549313485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLong travel on foot brake
  11. Fail136,931 miles (+104)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    185428813000
    • FailureRear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLong travel on foot brake
  12. Pass136,827 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    136,827 miles
    Test number
    855770622048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,963 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    135,963 miles
    Test number
    109666321071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,507 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    134,507 miles
    Test number
    422720230091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,897 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    131,897 miles
    Test number
    344864329030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,540 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    130,540 miles
    Test number
    913782308003
    • DangerousRear cross member corroded next to tow bar mounts (may become insecure )
  17. Fail130,540 miles (+1,866)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,540 miles
    Test number
    212383267349
    • DangerousRear cross member corroded next to tow bar mounts (may become insecure )
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  18. Pass128,674 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    128,674 miles
    Test number
    881257127036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    124,698 miles
    Test number
    304746826071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E858 VKC

Does E858 VKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E858 VKC expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E858 VKC?
The MOT on E858 VKC expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E858 VKC done?
E858 VKC was recorded at 141,359 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2021, an average of 1,047 miles a year.
Has E858 VKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E858 VKC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on E858 VKC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E858 VKC find?
E858 VKC passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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