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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

EHS 42MOT history

EHS 42 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

EHS 42 green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,737 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EHS 42
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EHS 42 was last recorded at 89,737 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 3,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,034 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,703 miles
Average per year
3,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,737 miles
  • 2025 – 86,034 miles
  • 2024 – 81,012 miles
  • 2023 – 76,660 miles
  • 2022 – 73,121 miles
  • 2021 – 71,381 miles
  • 2020 – 68,731 miles
  • 2019 – 66,806 miles
  • 2018 – 63,701 miles
  • 2017 – 61,659 miles
  • 2016 – 58,449 miles
  • 2015 – 53,645 miles
  • 2013 – 50,075 miles
  • 2012 – 46,895 miles
  • 2011 – 43,609 miles
  • 2010 – 40,776 miles
  • 2009 – 32,965 miles
  • 2008 – 27,619 miles
  • 2007 – 27,547 miles
  • 2006 – 25,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,737 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,737 miles (+3,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    947981336576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass86,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    648937822847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,034 miles (+5,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    811531607778
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass81,012 miles (+4,352)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,012 miles
    Test number
    773471420797
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass76,660 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,660 miles
    Test number
    709903905129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,121 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    253166380400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,381 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    356300251612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,731 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    936121632821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,806 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,806 miles
    Test number
    169584342158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,701 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    756074502572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,659 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    952891811095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,449 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,449 miles
    Test number
    259022901907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,645 miles (+3,570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,645 miles
    Test number
    196969725453
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass50,075 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    148322753391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,895 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,895 miles
    Test number
    496442642342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,609 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    177824451319
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass40,776 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    494521950368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,411 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,411 miles
    Test number
    813454800021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,965 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,965 miles
    Test number
    824376709073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,619 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    314319808063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,547 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    302228527478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass25,671 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,671 miles
    Test number
    931075606340
    • NoteAdjustment to handbrake travel
    • NoteSeatbelts slightly freyed

Questions about EHS 42

What vehicle is registration EHS 42 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EHS 42 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2003. 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 EHS 42 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EHS 42 is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on EHS 42?
The MOT on EHS 42 is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EHS 42 done?
EHS 42 was recorded at 89,737 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
Has EHS 42 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EHS 42 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on EHS 42 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 EHS 42 find?
EHS 42 passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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