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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

MHC 57MOT history

MHC 57 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 63,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MHC 57 black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
63,618 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MHC 57
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MHC 57 was last recorded at 63,618 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,636 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,982 miles
Average per year
4,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,618 miles
  • 2024 – 61,636 miles
  • 2023 – 61,287 miles
  • 2022 – 60,310 miles
  • 2021 – 59,136 miles
  • 2020 – 50,377 miles
  • 2019 – 42,168 miles
  • 2018 – 35,555 miles
  • 2017 – 28,523 miles
  • 2016 – 21,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,618 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,618 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    63,618 miles
    Test number
    946397810038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,636 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,636 miles
    Test number
    845374502262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,287 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,287 miles
    Test number
    654648059001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,310 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,310 miles
    Test number
    376578046994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,136 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    550117490129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,377 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,377 miles
    Test number
    323849055904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,375 miles (+8,207)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    931656025564
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass42,168 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,168 miles
    Test number
    370333991987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,555 miles (+322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,555 miles
    Test number
    432290431484
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail35,233 miles (+6,710)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,233 miles
    Test number
    703746157604
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass28,523 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,523 miles
    Test number
    599194308196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,392 miles
    Test number
    487728393418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about MHC 57

What vehicle is registration MHC 57 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MHC 57 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Dec 2013. 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 MHC 57 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MHC 57 is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on MHC 57?
The MOT on MHC 57 is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MHC 57 done?
MHC 57 was recorded at 63,618 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,699 miles a year.
Has MHC 57 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MHC 57 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on MHC 57 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 MHC 57 find?
MHC 57 passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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