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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc

ETS 42MOT history

ETS 42 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Apr 1990. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 70,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

ETS 42 black 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
70,234 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
ETS 42
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
18 Apr 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ETS 42 was last recorded at 70,234 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2017: 31,060 miles, lower than 205,685 miles on 2 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,693 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,234 miles
  • 2025 – 68,693 miles
  • 2024 – 66,060 miles
  • 2023 – 63,511 miles
  • 2022 – 59,798 miles
  • 2021 – 54,566 miles
  • 2020 – 48,668 miles
  • 2019 – 41,635 miles
  • 2018 – 35,845 miles
  • 2017 – 31,060 miles
  • 2016 – 205,685 miles
  • 2015 – 203,908 miles
  • 2014 – 202,569 miles
  • 2013 – 197,875 miles
  • 2012 – 190,963 miles
  • 2011 – 184,203 miles
  • 2010 – 183,700 miles
  • 2008 – 172,849 miles
  • 2007 – 164,930 miles
  • 2006 – 159,666 miles
  • 2005 – 155,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,234 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside front tyre has nail in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,234 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,234 miles
    Test number
    717512254420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,693 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,693 miles
    Test number
    864473466776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,060 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    372804888501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,511 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,511 miles
    Test number
    508172680168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,798 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    253066133517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,566 miles (+5,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    214495739015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass48,668 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,668 miles
    Test number
    876656194642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,635 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,635 miles
    Test number
    752558608972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,845 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,845 miles
    Test number
    944512143607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,060 miles (-174,625)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,060 miles
    Test number
    993178372803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass205,685 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    205,685 miles
    Test number
    518743294643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass203,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    203,908 miles
    Test number
    545551334454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  13. Fail203,908 miles (+539)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,908 miles
    Test number
    801905281493
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  14. Pass203,369 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    203,369 miles
    Test number
    393760699479
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has nail in

  15. Fail203,367 miles (+798)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,367 miles
    Test number
    553563403415
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush Nearside and offside rear (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has nail in

  16. Pass202,569 miles (+4,694)14 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    202,569 miles
    Test number
    355577594220
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll tyres cut and perished
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteFront axle corroded
    • NoteSteering stiff

  17. Pass197,875 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    197,875 miles
    Test number
    588559843007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail197,870 miles (+6,907)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,870 miles
    Test number
    285195443089
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass190,963 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    190,963 miles
    Test number
    668384352034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear body mount area slightly corroded

  20. Fail190,957 miles (+6,754)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,957 miles
    Test number
    488692152034
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear body mount area slightly corroded

  21. Pass184,203 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    184,203 miles
    Test number
    126147421440
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber edge worn
    • NotePark brake linkage stiff/sticking

  22. Fail184,203 miles (+503)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,203 miles
    Test number
    916363511045
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber edge worn
    • NotePark brake linkage stiff/sticking

  23. Pass183,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    183,700 miles
    Test number
    924424230004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Fail183,700 miles (+10,851)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,700 miles
    Test number
    231853430021
    • FailureFront Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass172,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    172,849 miles
    Test number
    491972038481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail172,846 miles (+7,916)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,846 miles
    Test number
    471302338328
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureSeat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass164,930 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    164,930 miles
    Test number
    231226917375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Fail164,928 miles (+5,262)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,928 miles
    Test number
    712523017354
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass159,666 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    159,666 miles
    Test number
    492961336429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass155,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    155,340 miles
    Test number
    583213245391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail155,340 miles2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,340 miles
    Test number
    680262345396
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about ETS 42

What vehicle is registration ETS 42 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ETS 42 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Apr 1990. 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 ETS 42 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ETS 42 is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on ETS 42?
The MOT on ETS 42 is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ETS 42 done?
ETS 42 was recorded at 70,234 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026.
Has ETS 42 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ETS 42 has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on ETS 42 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ETS 42 find?
ETS 42 passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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