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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

ESB 42MOT history

ESB 42 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

ESB 42 green 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,258 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESB 42
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESB 42 was last recorded at 103,258 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,175 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
4,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,258 miles
  • 2025 – 95,760 miles
  • 2024 – 88,444 miles
  • 2023 – 80,160 miles
  • 2022 – 72,052 miles
  • 2021 – 61,277 miles
  • 2020 – 51,734 miles
  • 2019 – 48,544 miles
  • 2018 – 45,669 miles
  • 2017 – 45,423 miles
  • 2016 – 40,284 miles
  • 2015 – 35,327 miles
  • 2014 – 31,300 miles
  • 2013 – 27,812 miles
  • 2012 – 24,580 miles
  • 2011 – 21,442 miles
  • 2010 – 18,154 miles
  • 2009 – 15,153 miles
  • 2008 – 11,533 miles
  • 2007 – 8,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,258 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,258 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    520310990795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail103,175 miles (+7,415)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,175 miles
    Test number
    549032402470
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass95,760 miles (+7,316)6 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    293374096803
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,444 miles (+8,284)6 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,444 miles
    Test number
    938133827837
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,160 miles (+93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    340545610936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail80,067 miles (+8,015)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,067 miles
    Test number
    278164534774
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Rear of engine (regulator) (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass72,052 miles (+10,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    328621956387
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass61,277 miles (+9,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    534454642034
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack in tread
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass51,734 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    765941302047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,544 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    924099008878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,669 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,669 miles
    Test number
    198320162806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail45,668 miles (+245)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,668 miles
    Test number
    337023277769
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass45,423 miles (+5,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    773887054304
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint NSF (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass40,284 miles (+4,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,284 miles
    Test number
    211699343378
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipe at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass35,327 miles (+4,027)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,327 miles
    Test number
    699450895054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSteering damper as slight play in bushes

  16. Pass31,300 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,300 miles
    Test number
    567636804188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,812 miles (+3,232)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,812 miles
    Test number
    295681303418
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt receiver casing broken

  18. Pass24,580 miles (+3,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,580 miles
    Test number
    579335172000
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass21,442 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,442 miles
    Test number
    327969661047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,154 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,154 miles
    Test number
    341139290071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,153 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,153 miles
    Test number
    613986899074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

  22. Pass11,533 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,533 miles
    Test number
    502358298055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,787 miles
    Test number
    490514697032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESB 42

What vehicle is registration ESB 42 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESB 42 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Apr 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 ESB 42 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESB 42 is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESB 42?
The MOT on ESB 42 is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESB 42 done?
ESB 42 was recorded at 103,258 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,983 miles a year.
Has ESB 42 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESB 42 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on ESB 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 ESB 42 find?
ESB 42 passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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