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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

EFL 134MOT history

EFL 134 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

EFL 134 silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,296 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EFL 134
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

EFL 134 was last recorded at 127,296 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 4,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,589 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,707 miles
Average per year
7,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,296 miles
  • 2024 – 122,589 miles
  • 2023 – 115,869 miles
  • 2022 – 109,246 miles
  • 2021 – 107,772 miles
  • 2020 – 105,748 miles
  • 2019 – 103,941 miles
  • 2018 – 102,427 miles
  • 2017 – 98,959 miles
  • 2016 – 91,285 miles
  • 2015 – 83,491 miles
  • 2014 – 60,710 miles
  • 2013 – 42,754 miles
  • 2012 – 33,171 miles
  • 2011 – 24,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,296 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHigh level/3rd stop light not working

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.

  • High level stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,296 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,296 miles
    Test number
    258785993361
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level/3rd stop light not working

  2. Fail127,295 miles (+4,706)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,295 miles
    Test number
    880573788350
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level/3rd stop light not working

  3. Pass122,589 miles (+6,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,589 miles
    Test number
    897885615944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,869 miles (+6,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,869 miles
    Test number
    839623567245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,246 miles (+1,474)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,246 miles
    Test number
    174966786604
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, rear and centre covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive multiple places on transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,772 miles (+2,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,772 miles
    Test number
    962199660660
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass105,748 miles (+1,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,748 miles
    Test number
    484862180023
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rubber mountings perishing
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  8. Pass103,941 miles (+1,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,941 miles
    Test number
    396593970531
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  9. Pass102,427 miles (+3,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,427 miles
    Test number
    509488219813
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  10. Pass98,959 miles (+7,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,959 miles
    Test number
    706669171337
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass91,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,285 miles
    Test number
    207918778531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail91,285 miles (+7,794)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,285 miles
    Test number
    273161523442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass83,491 miles (+6,645)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    265558765221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,846 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,846 miles
    Test number
    968311065049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteDiffs leaking oil

  15. Fail76,845 miles (+16,135)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    209411565016
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteDiffs leaking oil
    • NoteFront wipers poor

  16. Pass60,710 miles (+17,956)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    417803984082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nailed

  17. Pass42,754 miles (+9,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,754 miles
    Test number
    927247653012
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass33,171 miles (+9,143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    539150662094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,028 miles
    Test number
    585747241041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EFL 134

What vehicle is registration EFL 134 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EFL 134 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2008. 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 EFL 134 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EFL 134 expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EFL 134?
The MOT on EFL 134 expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EFL 134 done?
EFL 134 was recorded at 127,296 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 7,042 miles a year.
Has EFL 134 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EFL 134 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on EFL 134 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 EFL 134 find?
EFL 134 passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 2 more.

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