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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.

H509 ECW green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,861 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass109,997 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,997 miles
    Test number
    594312151465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,598 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,598 miles
    Test number
    962869557256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,250 miles (+8,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    559951699990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,920 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,920 miles
    Test number
    285591555085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,495 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    498989693221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass79,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    650977500320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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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