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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

ECL 812MOT history

ECL 812 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

ECL 812 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,129 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ECL 812
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ECL 812 was last recorded at 76,129 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,496 miles · 25 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,633 miles
Average per year
3,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,129 miles
  • 2021 – 74,496 miles
  • 2019 – 70,078 miles
  • 2018 – 61,303 miles
  • 2017 – 53,655 miles
  • 2015 – 49,230 miles
  • 2014 – 41,961 miles
  • 2013 – 36,363 miles
  • 2012 – 30,050 miles
  • 2011 – 25,598 miles
  • 2010 – 22,076 miles
  • 2009 – 17,625 miles
  • 2008 – 13,501 miles
  • 2007 – 9,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,129 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.

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,129 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,129 miles
    Test number
    968497186280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,496 miles
    Test number
    784193781565
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail74,496 miles (+4,418)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,496 miles
    Test number
    557841793708
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,078 miles (+8,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    575637901382
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light n/w
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged Both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass61,303 miles (+7,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    865456324663
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint And nearside rear links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

  6. Pass53,655 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,655 miles
    Test number
    238735321051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.

  7. Fail53,643 miles (+4,413)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,643 miles
    Test number
    861229459000
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.

  8. Pass49,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    678928647702
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush.

  9. Fail49,230 miles (+7,269)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    948446712353
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush.

  10. Pass41,961 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,961 miles
    Test number
    657337704392
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail41,960 miles (+5,597)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,960 miles
    Test number
    456544904308
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass36,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,363 miles
    Test number
    487580913353
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail36,363 miles (+6,313)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,363 miles
    Test number
    708600513301
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass30,050 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,050 miles
    Test number
    405410992284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,598 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,598 miles
    Test number
    959475101371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,076 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,076 miles
    Test number
    370092990454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,625 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,625 miles
    Test number
    681983999271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,501 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,501 miles
    Test number
    251701808321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,527 miles
    Test number
    384215497210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ECL 812

What vehicle is registration ECL 812 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ECL 812 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ECL 812 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ECL 812 is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on ECL 812?
The MOT on ECL 812 is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ECL 812 done?
ECL 812 was recorded at 76,129 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,676 miles a year.
Has ECL 812 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ECL 812 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on ECL 812 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 ECL 812 find?
ECL 812 passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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