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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

V5 EJBMOT history

V5 EJB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 191,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

V5 EJB grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
191,397 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 EJB was last recorded at 191,397 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 12,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,241 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,156 miles
Average per year
10,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,397 miles
  • 2024 – 179,241 miles
  • 2023 – 170,314 miles
  • 2022 – 159,385 miles
  • 2021 – 155,373 miles
  • 2020 – 145,747 miles
  • 2019 – 134,837 miles
  • 2018 – 122,022 miles
  • 2017 – 114,073 miles
  • 2016 – 101,476 miles
  • 2015 – 89,685 miles
  • 2014 – 74,162 miles
  • 2013 – 63,813 miles
  • 2012 – 54,503 miles
  • 2011 – 42,249 miles
  • 2010 – 29,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,397 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,397 miles (+12,156)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    191,397 miles
    Test number
    251074676396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,241 miles (+8,927)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,241 miles
    Test number
    623351398082
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass170,314 miles (+10,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,314 miles
    Test number
    176246936451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres distorted on inner edges
  4. Pass159,385 miles (+4,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,385 miles
    Test number
    106396470385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass155,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,373 miles
    Test number
    278470686451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail155,373 miles (+9,626)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,373 miles
    Test number
    283021565709
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass145,747 miles (+10,910)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,747 miles
    Test number
    715445952158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,837 miles (+12,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,837 miles
    Test number
    241656943905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass122,022 miles (+7,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,022 miles
    Test number
    152676833733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted but sealing effective
  10. Pass114,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,073 miles
    Test number
    356137726097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,071 miles (+12,595)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,071 miles
    Test number
    794319071038
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  12. Pass101,476 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,476 miles
    Test number
    328082805815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,429 miles (+11,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    485493386589
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  14. Pass89,685 miles (+15,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    948694039053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  15. Pass74,162 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,162 miles
    Test number
    396669344440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,144 miles (+10,331)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,144 miles
    Test number
    366308844446
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass63,813 miles (+9,310)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    405444953299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    517302792268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail54,503 miles (+12,254)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    337932992443
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass42,249 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    159083191249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Fail42,245 miles (+13,232)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    346661291264
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousAbs wiring located through n/s/r coil spring
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass29,013 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,013 miles
    Test number
    301662190260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,179 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,179 miles
    Test number
    172614450154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass27,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,179 miles
    Test number
    961874950140
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V5 EJB

Does V5 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EJB is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 EJB?
The MOT on V5 EJB is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 EJB done?
V5 EJB was recorded at 191,397 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 10,594 miles a year.
Has V5 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 EJB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 EJB 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 V5 EJB find?
V5 EJB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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