Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1985 · 2,286 cc
EWL 1MOT history
EWL 1 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1985. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 103,735 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 216 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- EWL 1
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,286 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 1 May 1985
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
EWL 1 was last recorded at 103,735 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,467 miles · 28 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 268 miles
- Average per year
- 216 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,735 miles
- 2024 – 103,467 miles
- 2022 – 103,373 miles
- 2017 – 103,325 miles
- 2016 – 102,622 miles
- 2015 – 101,890 miles
- 2008 – 101,704 miles
- 2007 – 99,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,735 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear body cross members corroded
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front upper door hinge body mount small hole
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
12 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,735 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 103,735 miles
- Test number
- 918752536923
- MinorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear body cross members corroded
Fail103,735 miles (+268)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,735 miles
- Test number
- 699991594009
- Repaired at testOffside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear body cross members corroded
Pass103,467 miles (+94)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 103,467 miles
- Test number
- 593838807542
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryALL WELDED REPAIRS HEAVILY COATED IN UNDERBODY SEALANT
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass103,373 miles (+48)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,373 miles
- Test number
- 410849511315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,325 miles (+703)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 103,325 miles
- Test number
- 345569841236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,622 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 102,622 miles
- Test number
- 369046543589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front upper door hinge body mount small hole
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail102,618 miles (+728)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,618 miles
- Test number
- 799417215407
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat box (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front upper door hinge body mount small hole
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass101,890 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 101,890 miles
- Test number
- 829986195168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,880 miles (+176)5 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,880 miles
- Test number
- 186615495120
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass101,704 miles (+1,946)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 101,704 miles
- Test number
- 382296878122
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteFront screen rubber starting to crack
Pass99,758 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 99,758 miles
- Test number
- 294225417121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,745 miles1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,745 miles
- Test number
- 513333207115
- DangerousPropshaft component defective
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Questions about EWL 1
- What vehicle is registration EWL 1 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show EWL 1 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1985. 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 EWL 1 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on EWL 1 expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on EWL 1?
- The MOT on EWL 1 expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has EWL 1 done?
- EWL 1 was recorded at 103,735 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 216 miles a year.
- Has EWL 1 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. EWL 1 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on EWL 1 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 EWL 1 find?
- EWL 1 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear inner electrical wiring insecure, and 7 more.
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