
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass144,158 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 144,158 miles
- Test number
- 701200679563
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass142,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 142,082 miles
- Test number
- 187089976908
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass137,828 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 137,828 miles
- Test number
- 441972367492
- AdvisoryBad oil leak engine
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
Pass136,122 miles (+1,734)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 136,122 miles
- Test number
- 196379496226
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass130,735 miles (+62)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 130,735 miles
- Test number
- 957485574183
- NoteOil leak
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
Pass127,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 127,662 miles
- Test number
- 256579973421
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass123,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 123,910 miles
- Test number
- 467813051179
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass110,219 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 110,219 miles
- Test number
- 124223237217
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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