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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T3 ECRMOT history

T3 ECR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 211,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
211,956 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 ECR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 ECR was last recorded at 211,956 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 3,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,982 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,974 miles
Average per year
6,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,956 miles
  • 2024 – 207,982 miles
  • 2023 – 204,252 miles
  • 2022 – 202,370 miles
  • 2021 – 197,557 miles
  • 2020 – 196,692 miles
  • 2019 – 195,875 miles
  • 2018 – 195,638 miles
  • 2017 – 195,291 miles
  • 2016 – 195,054 miles
  • 2015 – 193,311 miles
  • 2014 – 191,552 miles
  • 2013 – 185,636 miles
  • 2012 – 181,320 miles
  • 2011 – 168,322 miles
  • 2010 – 164,220 miles
  • 2009 – 143,467 miles
  • 2008 – 123,114 miles
  • 2007 – 115,238 miles
  • 2006 – 93,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,956 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Chassis undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,956 miles (+3,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    211,956 miles
    Test number
    560106733865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass207,982 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    207,982 miles
    Test number
    527737596283
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass204,252 miles (+1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    204,252 miles
    Test number
    836575050506
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass202,370 miles (+4,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    202,370 miles
    Test number
    364660174847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass197,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    197,557 miles
    Test number
    791692391263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play No 1 ball joint at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail197,557 miles (+865)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,557 miles
    Test number
    823422001491
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside front outrigger near bulkhead mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed an grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play No 1 ball joint at steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass196,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    196,692 miles
    Test number
    597427068204
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SLIGHT RUSTING

  8. Fail196,692 miles (+817)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,692 miles
    Test number
    631549107682
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SLIGHT RUSTING

  9. Pass195,875 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    195,875 miles
    Test number
    528536096954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass195,638 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    195,638 miles
    Test number
    107613849595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass195,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    195,291 miles
    Test number
    320882012914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail195,291 miles (+237)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,291 miles
    Test number
    129205345223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass195,054 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    195,054 miles
    Test number
    761487866344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass193,311 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    193,311 miles
    Test number
    621770086320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass191,552 miles (+5,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    191,552 miles
    Test number
    456356614466
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass185,636 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    185,636 miles
    Test number
    518197633111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail181,320 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,320 miles
    Test number
    499070102208
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass181,320 miles (+12,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    181,320 miles
    Test number
    889620902277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass168,322 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    168,322 miles
    Test number
    567332051121
    • NoteRear"SERVICE BRAKE"not in good working order NOT to excess at this time (low reading)

  20. Fail168,322 miles (+4,102)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,322 miles
    Test number
    606071051103
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteRear"SERVICE BRAKE"not in good working order NOT to excess at this time (low reading)

  21. Pass164,220 miles (+20,753)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    164,220 miles
    Test number
    974323650160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,467 miles (+20,353)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    143,467 miles
    Test number
    662680429195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass123,114 miles (+7,876)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    123,114 miles
    Test number
    462271248150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deterioted
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass115,238 miles (+21,297)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    115,238 miles
    Test number
    553217737109
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth unmber plates slightly deterioted
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass93,941 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,941 miles
    Test number
    633615946160
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T3 ECR

Does T3 ECR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 ECR is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 ECR?
The MOT on T3 ECR is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 ECR done?
T3 ECR was recorded at 211,956 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 6,069 miles a year.
Has T3 ECR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 ECR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T3 ECR 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 T3 ECR find?
T3 ECR passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm.

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