Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc
H143 CECMOT history
H143 CEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1991. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 224,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 224,840 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,908 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H143 CEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 1 Jan 1991
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
H143 CEC was last recorded at 224,840 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 5,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Dec 2009: 99,900 miles, lower than 100,000 miles on 19 Sept 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 219,521 miles · 24 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,319 miles
- Average per year
- 6,908 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 224,840 miles
- 2022 – 219,521 miles
- 2021 – 217,806 miles
- 2019 – 208,539 miles
- 2018 – 203,098 miles
- 2017 – 191,596 miles
- 2016 – 178,426 miles
- 2015 – 166,083 miles
- 2014 – 160,426 miles
- 2013 – 152,324 miles
- 2010 – 144,764 miles
- 2009 – 99,900 miles
- 2008 – 100,000 miles
- 2007 – 100,000 miles
- 2006 – 100,000 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass224,840 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryBonnet corroded close to latch
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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,840 miles (+5,319)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 224,840 miles
- Test number
- 184640413638
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryBonnet corroded close to latch
Pass219,521 miles (+1,715)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 219,521 miles
- Test number
- 821570061099
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Pass217,806 miles (+9,267)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 217,806 miles
- Test number
- 400429295739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 208,539 miles
- Test number
- 175010188546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail208,539 miles (+5,441)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,539 miles
- Test number
- 342257236169
- Repaired at testRear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass203,098 miles (+11,502)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 203,098 miles
- Test number
- 997441658175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,596 miles (+13,170)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 191,596 miles
- Test number
- 482040793656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,426 miles (+12,343)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 178,426 miles
- Test number
- 521786944046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,083 miles (+5,657)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 166,083 miles
- Test number
- 958911175077
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail160,426 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,426 miles
- Test number
- 188314604045
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass160,426 miles (+8,102)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 160,426 miles
- Test number
- 747274004001
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail152,324 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,324 miles
- Test number
- 487945803037
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass152,324 miles (+7,560)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 152,324 miles
- Test number
- 996825803002
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass144,764 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 144,764 miles
- Test number
- 720063840334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail144,764 miles (+44,864)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,764 miles
- Test number
- 621115830339
- FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteO/sf tyre perishing inside edge
- NoteRear propshaft loose
Pass99,900 miles (-100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 99,900 miles
- Test number
- 441403869351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,000 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 100,000 miles
- Test number
- 101983368296
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail100,000 miles8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,000 miles
- Test number
- 701924658202
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 100,000 miles
- Test number
- 701664737245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,000 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,000 miles
- Test number
- 394993537475
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,000 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 100,000 miles
- Test number
- 613870766189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,999 miles4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,999 miles
- Test number
- 794078256172
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about H143 CEC
- Does H143 CEC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on H143 CEC expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on H143 CEC?
- The MOT on H143 CEC expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has H143 CEC done?
- H143 CEC was recorded at 224,840 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 6,908 miles a year.
- Has H143 CEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H143 CEC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on H143 CEC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on H143 CEC find?
- H143 CEC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 10 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside front seat belt slightly damaged, and 7 more.
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