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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

EHM 587MOT history

EHM 587 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

EHM 587 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,920 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EHM 587
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EHM 587 was last recorded at 153,920 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,339 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,581 miles
Average per year
2,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,920 miles
  • 2025 – 149,339 miles
  • 2024 – 144,158 miles
  • 2021 – 144,152 miles
  • 2020 – 142,082 miles
  • 2019 – 137,828 miles
  • 2018 – 136,122 miles
  • 2017 – 134,388 miles
  • 2016 – 133,523 miles
  • 2015 – 132,576 miles
  • 2014 – 130,735 miles
  • 2013 – 127,662 miles
  • 2012 – 126,583 miles
  • 2011 – 123,910 miles
  • 2009 – 117,701 miles
  • 2008 – 113,003 miles
  • 2007 – 110,219 miles
  • 2006 – 103,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,920 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Vehicle Identification Number not displayed

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Bad oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,920 miles (+4,581)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,920 miles
    Test number
    393085228992
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass149,339 miles (+5,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,339 miles
    Test number
    468298999255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass144,158 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,158 miles
    Test number
    701200679563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,152 miles (+2,070)2 dangerous31 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,152 miles
    Test number
    690087365053
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead badley holed within 30cm of brake compensator mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Body mounting fixings insecure crossmember (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated near exhaust (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light lens broken with sharpe edges
    • AdvisoryTrailer reflectors fitted at rear
  5. Pass142,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,082 miles
    Test number
    187089976908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,082 miles (+4,254)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,082 miles
    Test number
    917506722982
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
  7. Pass137,828 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,828 miles
    Test number
    441972367492
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak engine
  8. Fail137,826 miles (+1,704)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,826 miles
    Test number
    632959150491
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak engine
  9. Pass136,122 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,122 miles
    Test number
    196379496226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,388 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,388 miles
    Test number
    454811541504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel hub knuckle joint seeping
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering pivot point ball joint cover slighty damaged
  11. Fail134,388 miles (+865)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,388 miles
    Test number
    502474497190
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel hub knuckle joint seeping
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering pivot point ball joint cover slighty damaged
  12. Pass133,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,523 miles
    Test number
    767064675752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Fail133,523 miles (+947)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,523 miles
    Test number
    940208531488
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Fail132,576 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,576 miles
    Test number
    209069855129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass132,576 miles (+1,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,576 miles
    Test number
    689879955114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass130,735 miles (+62)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,735 miles
    Test number
    957485574183
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail130,673 miles (+3,011)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,673 miles
    Test number
    236606254437
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteRear wiper not functioning
  18. Pass127,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,662 miles
    Test number
    256579973421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail127,662 miles (+1,079)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,662 miles
    Test number
    526839573165
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass126,583 miles (+2,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,583 miles
    Test number
    356656432457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass123,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    123,910 miles
    Test number
    467813051179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail123,910 miles (+6,209)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,910 miles
    Test number
    705481751167
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass117,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,701 miles
    Test number
    824648639299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Fail117,701 miles (+4,698)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,701 miles
    Test number
    573368839259
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass113,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    113,003 miles
    Test number
    832942178178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  26. Fail113,003 miles (+2,784)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,003 miles
    Test number
    373182078188
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  27. Pass110,219 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    110,219 miles
    Test number
    124223237217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail110,212 miles (+7,169)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,212 miles
    Test number
    112979227277
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  29. Pass103,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    103,043 miles
    Test number
    993231656165
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about EHM 587

What vehicle is registration EHM 587 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EHM 587 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1996. 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 EHM 587 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EHM 587 is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on EHM 587?
The MOT on EHM 587 is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EHM 587 done?
EHM 587 was recorded at 153,920 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,577 miles a year.
Has EHM 587 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EHM 587 has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on EHM 587 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 EHM 587 find?
EHM 587 passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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