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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P839 EECMOT history

P839 EEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

P839 EEC blue 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,455 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P839 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
1997
First used
1 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P839 EEC was last recorded at 104,455 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,455 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,455 miles
  • 2024 – 104,372 miles
  • 2023 – 104,121 miles
  • 2022 – 103,667 miles
  • 2021 – 103,460 miles
  • 2020 – 103,283 miles
  • 2019 – 103,115 miles
  • 2018 – 102,900 miles
  • 2010 – 101,977 miles
  • 2008 – 86,835 miles
  • 2006 – 73,717 miles
  • 2005 – 66,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,455 miles
  • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Swivel housing weeping oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,455 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    454412044770
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn

  2. Fail104,455 miles (+83)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    292365622399
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front on to steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn

  3. Pass104,372 miles (+251)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,372 miles
    Test number
    893006266897
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,121 miles (+454)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,121 miles
    Test number
    824502404614
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,667 miles (+207)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,667 miles
    Test number
    483826768442
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass103,460 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    543900978232
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  7. Fail103,460 miles (+177)1 major1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    145861796513
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  8. Pass103,283 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,283 miles
    Test number
    680570995399
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,115 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    919065000950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing weeping oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis outrigger corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing weeping oil
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Fail103,115 miles (+215)17 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    384247249632
    • MajorCentral Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Fouling on suspension on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling trailing arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Fouling on suspension on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling trailing arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel housing weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Pass102,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    170719228166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,900 miles (+35)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    411008402664
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass102,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,865 miles
    Test number
    306739742784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1n)

  14. Fail102,865 miles (+888)21 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,865 miles
    Test number
    847461804611
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axel centre ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass101,977 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,977 miles
    Test number
    282313060319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,198 miles (+9,363)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    96,198 miles
    Test number
    393388100056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,835 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    144553048336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,438 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,438 miles
    Test number
    551073008074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,717 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,717 miles
    Test number
    494195456418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    462733055465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P839 EEC

Does P839 EEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P839 EEC is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P839 EEC?
The MOT on P839 EEC is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P839 EEC done?
P839 EEC was recorded at 104,455 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 1,847 miles a year.
Has P839 EEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P839 EEC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on P839 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 P839 EEC find?
P839 EEC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of diff; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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