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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc

H409 FEJMOT history

H409 FEJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1991. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 309,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

H409 FEJ 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
309,954 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H409 FEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H409 FEJ was last recorded at 309,954 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 8,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
301,503 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,451 miles
Average per year
6,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 309,954 miles
  • 2025 – 301,503 miles
  • 2024 – 296,348 miles
  • 2023 – 288,987 miles
  • 2022 – 283,697 miles
  • 2021 – 276,917 miles
  • 2020 – 272,612 miles
  • 2019 – 267,839 miles
  • 2018 – 260,644 miles
  • 2017 – 254,281 miles
  • 2016 – 246,968 miles
  • 2015 – 240,046 miles
  • 2014 – 234,917 miles
  • 2013 – 228,151 miles
  • 2012 – 220,626 miles
  • 2011 – 212,247 miles
  • 2009 – 205,098 miles
  • 2008 – 189,818 miles
  • 2007 – 181,449 miles
  • 2005 – 174,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass309,954 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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass309,954 miles (+8,451)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    309,954 miles
    Test number
    366663763824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass301,503 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    301,503 miles
    Test number
    811613285270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass296,348 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    296,348 miles
    Test number
    835269240218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass288,987 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    288,987 miles
    Test number
    499520921892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass283,697 miles (+6,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    283,697 miles
    Test number
    987014196607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass276,917 miles (+4,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    276,917 miles
    Test number
    372709361721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass272,612 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    272,612 miles
    Test number
    530689305834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass267,839 miles (+7,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    267,839 miles
    Test number
    395245435521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass260,644 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    260,644 miles
    Test number
    995871288841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass254,281 miles (+7,313)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    254,281 miles
    Test number
    828987927512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass246,968 miles (+6,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    246,968 miles
    Test number
    178872613515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass240,046 miles (+5,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    240,046 miles
    Test number
    968603285146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass234,917 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    234,917 miles
    Test number
    787416874134
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail234,819 miles (+6,668)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,819 miles
    Test number
    377950874121
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass228,151 miles (+7,525)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    228,151 miles
    Test number
    947230793143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront no plate slightly obscured

  16. Fail220,626 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,626 miles
    Test number
    458526292182
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  17. Pass220,626 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    220,626 miles
    Test number
    605376892110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass212,247 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    212,247 miles
    Test number
    265440081112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass205,098 miles (+7,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    205,098 miles
    Test number
    434661759461
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass197,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    197,335 miles
    Test number
    134718909057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail197,335 miles (+7,517)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,335 miles
    Test number
    944278009085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass189,818 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    189,818 miles
    Test number
    963644408053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass181,449 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    181,449 miles
    Test number
    181113807435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass174,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    174,663 miles
    Test number
    443413155334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H409 FEJ

Does H409 FEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H409 FEJ is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on H409 FEJ?
The MOT on H409 FEJ is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H409 FEJ done?
H409 FEJ was recorded at 309,954 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,564 miles a year.
Has H409 FEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H409 FEJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on H409 FEJ 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 H409 FEJ find?
H409 FEJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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