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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V50 ERCMOT history

V50 ERC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

V50 ERC green 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,715 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 ERC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 ERC was last recorded at 142,715 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,308 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
3,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,715 miles
  • 2025 – 141,308 miles
  • 2024 – 140,442 miles
  • 2023 – 138,439 miles
  • 2022 – 138,285 miles
  • 2020 – 137,708 miles
  • 2019 – 130,489 miles
  • 2017 – 124,735 miles
  • 2016 – 120,279 miles
  • 2015 – 115,881 miles
  • 2014 – 106,184 miles
  • 2013 – 98,995 miles
  • 2012 – 97,056 miles
  • 2011 – 93,548 miles
  • 2010 – 88,176 miles
  • 2009 – 82,029 miles
  • 2008 – 75,014 miles
  • 2007 – 71,059 miles
  • 2006 – 66,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,715 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • N/s/f hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,715 miles (+1,407)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,715 miles
    Test number
    950563910800
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass141,308 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    255697842460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,442 miles (+2,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,442 miles
    Test number
    458211786183
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,439 miles (+154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,439 miles
    Test number
    905956700429
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied

  5. Pass138,285 miles (+577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,285 miles
    Test number
    448486011761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass137,708 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,708 miles
    Test number
    299974274865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,706 miles (+7,217)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,706 miles
    Test number
    491794869511
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

  8. Pass130,489 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,489 miles
    Test number
    694167306886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,735 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,735 miles
    Test number
    659181562230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,279 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,279 miles
    Test number
    125301447069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,881 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,881 miles
    Test number
    922932298545
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal leaking

  12. Fail115,879 miles (+9,695)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,879 miles
    Test number
    373895365247
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play pitman arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable bush worn (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal leaking

  13. Fail106,184 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,184 miles
    Test number
    569243044353
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass106,184 miles (+7,189)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,184 miles
    Test number
    736253044316
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass98,995 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,995 miles
    Test number
    768950043338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,056 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    628239832364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteW/wipers do not self park and W/washer switch tight

  17. Pass97,056 miles (+3,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    788289432340
    • NoteW/wipers do not self park and W/washer switch tight

  18. Pass93,548 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,548 miles
    Test number
    969010841316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,176 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    263455930348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    991898039330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,023 miles (+7,009)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,023 miles
    Test number
    411248639488
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteSlight oil leak steering box

  22. Pass75,014 miles (+3,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,014 miles
    Test number
    754260488246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass71,059 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,059 miles
    Test number
    842411487250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,245 miles
    Test number
    804623786246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 ERC

Does V50 ERC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 ERC is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 ERC?
The MOT on V50 ERC is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 ERC done?
V50 ERC was recorded at 142,715 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,915 miles a year.
Has V50 ERC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 ERC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2020.
Has the mileage on V50 ERC 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 V50 ERC find?
V50 ERC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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