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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

MEC 27MOT history

MEC 27 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MEC 27 grey 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 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,880 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEC 27
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEC 27 was last recorded at 125,880 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,797 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,083 miles
Average per year
6,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,880 miles
  • 2025 – 118,797 miles
  • 2024 – 113,146 miles
  • 2023 – 107,668 miles
  • 2022 – 103,112 miles
  • 2021 – 99,736 miles
  • 2020 – 97,254 miles
  • 2019 – 91,862 miles
  • 2018 – 87,205 miles
  • 2017 – 82,691 miles
  • 2016 – 80,280 miles
  • 2015 – 51,345 miles
  • 2014 – 48,738 miles
  • 2013 – 45,005 miles
  • 2012 – 41,776 miles
  • 2011 – 33,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,880 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,880 miles (+7,083)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,880 miles
    Test number
    841836402402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,797 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,797 miles
    Test number
    746826062889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,146 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,146 miles
    Test number
    340606382510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,668 miles (+4,556)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,668 miles
    Test number
    812295280407
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,112 miles
    Test number
    526820997071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,112 miles (+3,376)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,112 miles
    Test number
    539045818784
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,736 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,736 miles
    Test number
    640659643289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,254 miles (+5,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    646716129758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,862 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,862 miles
    Test number
    916147684138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,205 miles
    Test number
    241334594784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,205 miles (+4,514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,205 miles
    Test number
    925188709173
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass82,691 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,691 miles
    Test number
    506382311612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,280 miles (+28,935)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    133027980647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,345 miles (+2,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,345 miles
    Test number
    525626625210
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,738 miles (+3,733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,738 miles
    Test number
    735981954249
    • NoteSlight oil leak f/t diff

  16. Pass45,005 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,005 miles
    Test number
    876283553227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,776 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,776 miles
    Test number
    787499222297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,761 miles
    Test number
    248822351241
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail33,761 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,761 miles
    Test number
    508072751276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about MEC 27

What vehicle is registration MEC 27 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEC 27 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Sept 2008. 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 MEC 27 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEC 27 is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEC 27?
The MOT on MEC 27 is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEC 27 done?
MEC 27 was recorded at 125,880 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,109 miles a year.
Has MEC 27 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEC 27 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on MEC 27 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 MEC 27 find?
MEC 27 passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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