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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc

ESK 221MOT history

ESK 221 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 62,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

ESK 221 green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
62,674 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 221
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 221 was last recorded at 62,674 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 1,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,095 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,579 miles
Average per year
2,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,674 miles
  • 2024 – 61,095 miles
  • 2023 – 60,358 miles
  • 2022 – 57,575 miles
  • 2021 – 56,127 miles
  • 2020 – 55,095 miles
  • 2019 – 54,984 miles
  • 2018 – 54,281 miles
  • 2017 – 53,642 miles
  • 2016 – 51,479 miles
  • 2015 – 48,608 miles
  • 2014 – 43,354 miles
  • 2013 – 35,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,674 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (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.

  • Nearside Rear Half shaft dust cover missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,674 miles (+1,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,674 miles
    Test number
    104098764166
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,095 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,095 miles
    Test number
    515338082658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion rear cross member
    • AdvisoryDust cover missing off side rear haft shaft
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on exhaust

  3. Fail61,095 miles (+737)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,095 miles
    Test number
    753405613853
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion rear cross member
    • AdvisoryDust cover missing off side rear haft shaft
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on exhaust

  4. Pass60,358 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    120433751497
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Half shaft dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail60,357 miles (+2,782)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,357 miles
    Test number
    915425500986
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Half shaft dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,575 miles (+1,448)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,575 miles
    Test number
    770754508678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear half shaft dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis and underside corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak axle

  7. Pass56,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    727999476916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe in wheel arch covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail56,127 miles (+1,032)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    426553846247
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe in wheel arch covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass55,095 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    917683981143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,984 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,984 miles
    Test number
    646560453391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,281 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    239405761942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,642 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,642 miles
    Test number
    367034300130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,479 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,479 miles
    Test number
    560505084717
    • AdvisoryO/s seat belt

  14. Pass48,608 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    377282485048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,354 miles (+8,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,354 miles
    Test number
    379721154249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass35,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    367012933336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESK 221

What vehicle is registration ESK 221 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 221 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2010. 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 ESK 221 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ESK 221 expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ESK 221?
The MOT on ESK 221 expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ESK 221 done?
ESK 221 was recorded at 62,674 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 2,337 miles a year.
Has ESK 221 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESK 221 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on ESK 221 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 ESK 221 find?
ESK 221 passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust system corroding; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front covered in grease or underseal; general underside corrosion, and 2 more.

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