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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

EJC 477MOT history

EJC 477 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1993. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

EJC 477 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,523 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EJC 477
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EJC 477 was last recorded at 140,523 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,789 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
734 miles
Average per year
2,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,523 miles
  • 2025 – 139,789 miles
  • 2023 – 138,419 miles
  • 2022 – 137,462 miles
  • 2021 – 136,986 miles
  • 2020 – 135,876 miles
  • 2019 – 133,164 miles
  • 2018 – 131,037 miles
  • 2017 – 128,989 miles
  • 2016 – 127,245 miles
  • 2015 – 125,721 miles
  • 2014 – 122,000 miles
  • 2013 – 117,847 miles
  • 2012 – 112,193 miles
  • 2011 – 106,178 miles
  • 2010 – 99,799 miles
  • 2009 – 99,405 miles
  • 2007 – 97,370 miles
  • 2006 – 95,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,523 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,523 miles (+734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,523 miles
    Test number
    643493479214
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,789 miles (+1,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,789 miles
    Test number
    909550186511
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass138,419 miles (+957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,419 miles
    Test number
    691815828901
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,462 miles (+476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,462 miles
    Test number
    774600283894
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass136,986 miles (+1,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,986 miles
    Test number
    928907589944
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,876 miles (+2,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,876 miles
    Test number
    639920737927
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,164 miles (+2,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,164 miles
    Test number
    548648112948
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,037 miles (+2,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,037 miles
    Test number
    529827427334
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  9. Pass128,989 miles (+1,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,989 miles
    Test number
    297306948675
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass127,245 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    377524608260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,721 miles
    Test number
    207489795061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,721 miles (+3,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,721 miles
    Test number
    549589295042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass122,000 miles (+4,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,000 miles
    Test number
    807220484083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass117,847 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,847 miles
    Test number
    225525783049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,193 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,193 miles
    Test number
    168118882061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,178 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,178 miles
    Test number
    169699581400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,799 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,799 miles
    Test number
    394569480035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,405 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    99,405 miles
    Test number
    142978109025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,370 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    922097227332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    95,690 miles
    Test number
    371214216366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EJC 477

What vehicle is registration EJC 477 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EJC 477 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1993. 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 EJC 477 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EJC 477 is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on EJC 477?
The MOT on EJC 477 is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EJC 477 done?
EJC 477 was recorded at 140,523 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 2,334 miles a year.
Has EJC 477 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EJC 477 has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on EJC 477 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 EJC 477 find?
EJC 477 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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