
Land Rover Defender
Green and Black · Diesel · 1991 · 2,494 cc
H509 ECWMOT history
H509 ECW is a green and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 132,861 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,456 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H509 ECW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 31 Dec 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H509 ECW was last recorded at 132,861 miles on 20 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,859 miles · 7 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,456 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,861 miles
- 2024 – 122,665 miles
- 2023 – 119,260 miles
- 2022 – 112,293 miles
- 2020 – 109,997 miles
- 2017 – 108,598 miles
- 2016 – 102,250 miles
- 2015 – 93,920 miles
- 2013 – 93,495 miles
- 2012 – 93,378 miles
- 2010 – 79,342 miles
- 2009 – 75,645 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,861 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 132,861 miles
- Test number
- 537438743208
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,859 miles1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,859 miles
- Test number
- 936595425558
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,790 km4 dangerous16 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,790 km
- Test number
- 167915894279
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured brake pedal mounting corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush's excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.93mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive all the usual land rover leaks from all the usual places as fitted by the factory. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFloor rotted and holed in various places
- AdvisoryUnderside and suspension has corrosion commensurate with the age of the vehicle
Pass122,665 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 122,665 miles
- Test number
- 752573000601
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front trailing arm bush worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail122,665 miles (+3,405)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,665 miles
- Test number
- 901745971423
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,260 miles (+6,967)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 119,260 miles
- Test number
- 288822609869
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed
Pass112,293 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 112,293 miles
- Test number
- 849780719063
- AdvisorySlight rear corrosion to rear tow bar area
Pass109,997 miles (+1,399)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 109,997 miles
- Test number
- 594312151465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,598 miles (+6,348)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 108,598 miles
- Test number
- 962869557256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,250 miles (+8,330)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 102,250 miles
- Test number
- 559951699990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,920 miles (+425)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 93,920 miles
- Test number
- 285591555085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,495 miles (+117)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 93,495 miles
- Test number
- 498989693221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,378 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 93,378 miles
- Test number
- 457009902428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass85,739 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 85,739 km
- Test number
- 875659391269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass79,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 79,342 miles
- Test number
- 650977500320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,342 miles (+3,697)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,342 miles
- Test number
- 262984890202
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Pass75,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 75,645 miles
- Test number
- 654762509376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about H509 ECW
- Does H509 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H509 ECW is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H509 ECW?
- The MOT on H509 ECW is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H509 ECW done?
- H509 ECW was recorded at 132,861 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,456 miles a year.
- Has H509 ECW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H509 ECW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on H509 ECW 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 H509 ECW find?
- H509 ECW passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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