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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M290 EECMOT history

M290 EEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 2 of 3 MOT tests, with 82,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

M290 EEC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
82,925 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
3
2 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M290 EEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M290 EEC was last recorded at 82,925 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,905 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,925 miles
  • 2023 – 78,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,925 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 15 Jul 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,925 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    270832343811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,905 miles (+4,271)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    208349391421
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    607696204938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M290 EEC

Does M290 EEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M290 EEC expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M290 EEC?
The MOT on M290 EEC expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M290 EEC done?
M290 EEC was recorded at 82,925 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 3,452 miles a year.
Has M290 EEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M290 EEC has failed 1 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on M290 EEC 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 M290 EEC find?
M290 EEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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