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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

9 EFLMOT history

9 EFL is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

9 EFL white 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
152,484 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 EFL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 EFL was last recorded at 152,484 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,467 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,484 miles
  • 2025 – 151,087 miles
  • 2024 – 150,860 miles
  • 2023 – 149,830 miles
  • 2022 – 147,689 miles
  • 2021 – 142,927 miles
  • 2020 – 142,808 miles
  • 2019 – 141,582 miles
  • 2018 – 139,663 miles
  • 2017 – 137,591 miles
  • 2016 – 135,770 miles
  • 2015 – 133,095 miles
  • 2014 – 129,876 miles
  • 2013 – 126,706 miles
  • 2012 – 123,461 miles
  • 2011 – 119,793 miles
  • 2010 – 117,041 miles
  • 2009 – 114,022 miles
  • 2008 – 110,575 miles
  • 2007 – 106,111 miles
  • 2006 – 101,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,484 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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,484 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    152,484 miles
    Test number
    571417912395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,467 miles (+1,380)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,467 miles
    Test number
    625420477829
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dim when switched on with side light. (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,087 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,087 miles
    Test number
    953966550772
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Floor corroded at body mount. Early attention required
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine , gearbox, diff and front stub axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle covered in underseal, all testable items covered

  4. Fail151,083 miles (+223)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,083 miles
    Test number
    713093527463
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At side of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Floor corroded at body mount. Early attention required
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine , gearbox, diff and front stub axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle covered in underseal, all testable items covered

  5. Pass150,860 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,860 miles
    Test number
    633533655078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,830 miles (+2,141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    149,830 miles
    Test number
    743482902120
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulkhead by body mount heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,689 miles (+4,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,689 miles
    Test number
    188937319762
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass142,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,927 miles
    Test number
    652231461224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,927 miles (+119)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,927 miles
    Test number
    984745261046
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass142,808 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,808 miles
    Test number
    799699089741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,719 miles (+1,137)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,719 miles
    Test number
    477089923186
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass141,582 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,582 miles
    Test number
    489164473035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,663 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,663 miles
    Test number
    303905058436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,591 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,591 miles
    Test number
    193415982530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,770 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,770 miles
    Test number
    749132215350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,095 miles
    Test number
    367724035171
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail133,095 miles (+3,219)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,095 miles
    Test number
    275944357776
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass129,876 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,876 miles
    Test number
    837278084265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,706 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,706 miles
    Test number
    795108783206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,461 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    123,461 miles
    Test number
    396108372485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,793 miles
    Test number
    267685981299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail119,793 miles (+2,752)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,793 miles
    Test number
    975845881207
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass117,041 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,041 miles
    Test number
    264095980238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass114,022 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    114,022 miles
    Test number
    781076689200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass110,575 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,575 miles
    Test number
    941350598280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass106,111 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,111 miles
    Test number
    761889587249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    630120396244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 EFL

What vehicle is registration 9 EFL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 EFL on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Nov 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 9 EFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 EFL is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 EFL?
The MOT on 9 EFL is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 EFL done?
9 EFL was recorded at 152,484 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,582 miles a year.
Has 9 EFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 EFL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 9 EFL 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 9 EFL find?
9 EFL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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