Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
S105 EHJMOT history
S105 EHJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 147,646 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S105 EHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
S105 EHJ was last recorded at 147,646 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 5,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 141,655 miles · 17 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,991 miles
- Average per year
- 5,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,646 miles
- 2023 – 141,655 miles
- 2021 – 134,230 miles
- 2020 – 133,865 miles
- 2019 – 132,975 miles
- 2018 – 131,285 miles
- 2017 – 130,419 miles
- 2016 – 127,640 miles
- 2015 – 125,630 miles
- 2014 – 119,096 miles
- 2013 – 106,009 miles
- 2012 – 98,332 miles
- 2011 – 89,179 miles
- 2010 – 78,944 miles
- 2009 – 69,584 miles
- 2008 – 61,672 miles
- 2007 – 52,418 miles
- 2006 – 43,264 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail147,646 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested not tested due to dangerous failure on front swivel hub (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail147,646 miles (+5,991)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,646 miles
- Test number
- 507162089938
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested not tested due to dangerous failure on front swivel hub (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass141,655 miles (+7,425)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 141,655 miles
- Test number
- 968998140806
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,230 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 134,230 miles
- Test number
- 646309312576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,226 miles (+361)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,226 miles
- Test number
- 207512199891
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass133,865 miles (+890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 133,865 miles
- Test number
- 116917047219
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,975 miles (+1,690)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 132,975 miles
- Test number
- 446701959094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass131,285 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 131,285 miles
- Test number
- 389129956567
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail131,284 miles (+865)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,284 miles
- Test number
- 812323871375
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass130,419 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 130,419 miles
- Test number
- 936099888721
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn (2.2.C.1d)
Fail130,412 miles (+2,772)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,412 miles
- Test number
- 185994642055
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn (2.2.C.1d)
Pass127,640 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 127,640 miles
- Test number
- 625091564316
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail127,640 miles (+2,010)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,640 miles
- Test number
- 410726340643
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass125,630 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 125,630 miles
- Test number
- 265213975475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,628 miles (+6,532)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,628 miles
- Test number
- 218107165436
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass119,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 119,096 miles
- Test number
- 259533104365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail119,096 miles (+13,087)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,096 miles
- Test number
- 755713304371
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass106,009 miles (+7,677)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 106,009 miles
- Test number
- 416434603472
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass98,332 miles (+9,153)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 98,332 miles
- Test number
- 367717502303
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass89,179 miles (+10,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 89,179 miles
- Test number
- 198898391251
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass78,944 miles (+9,360)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 78,944 miles
- Test number
- 504967600342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,584 miles (+7,912)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 69,584 miles
- Test number
- 400071309495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,672 miles (+9,254)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 61,672 miles
- Test number
- 624978808325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,418 miles (+2,924)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 52,418 miles
- Test number
- 614322017396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,494 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 49,494 miles
- Test number
- 870569227187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,470 miles (+6,206)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,470 miles
- Test number
- 133038227197
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,264 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 43,264 miles
- Test number
- 573240116043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S105 EHJ
- Does S105 EHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S105 EHJ expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S105 EHJ?
- The MOT on S105 EHJ expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S105 EHJ done?
- S105 EHJ was recorded at 147,646 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
- Has S105 EHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S105 EHJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S105 EHJ 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 S105 EHJ find?
- S105 EHJ failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired; brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to dangerous failure on front swivel hub; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front, and 4 more.
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