
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
J417 TEWMOT history
J417 TEW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Apr 1992. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 100,004 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 100,004 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J417 TEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 7 Apr 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J417 TEW was last recorded at 100,004 miles on 5 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Mar 2007: 98,168 miles, lower than 911,680 miles on 29 Mar 2006.
- 6 Apr 2009: 100,004 miles, lower than 100,005 miles on 13 May 2008.
- 7 May 2010: 100,004 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 12 Apr 2010.
- 18 Dec 2012: 100,004 miles, lower than 100,008 miles on 19 Apr 2011.
- 1 Mar 2016: 100,007 miles, lower than 911,680 miles on 10 Dec 2014.
- 14 Feb 2017: 100,004 miles, lower than 100,007 miles on 1 Mar 2016.
- 18 Feb 2019: 100,005 miles, lower than 100,009 miles on 20 Feb 2018.
- 19 Feb 2020: 100,001 miles, lower than 100,005 miles on 20 Feb 2019.
- 23 Feb 2021: 100,000 miles, lower than 100,001 miles on 19 Feb 2020.
- 4 Mar 2024: 100,007 miles, lower than 100,009 miles on 20 Feb 2023.
- 5 Jul 2025: 100,004 miles, lower than 100,007 miles on 4 Mar 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,007 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,004 miles
- 2024 – 100,007 miles
- 2023 – 100,009 miles
- 2022 – 100,000 miles
- 2021 – 100,000 miles
- 2020 – 100,001 miles
- 2019 – 100,005 miles
- 2018 – 100,009 miles
- 2017 – 100,004 miles
- 2016 – 100,007 miles
- 2014 – 911,680 miles
- 2013 – 100,009 miles
- 2012 – 100,004 miles
- 2011 – 100,008 miles
- 2010 – 100,004 miles
- 2009 – 100,004 miles
- 2008 – 100,005 miles
- 2007 – 98,168 miles
- 2006 – 911,680 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBattery tray outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Full MOT history
34 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,004 miles (-3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 982132090752
- AdvisoryBattery tray outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass100,007 miles (-2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 100,007 miles
- Test number
- 677503644660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative
Pass100,009 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 100,009 miles
- Test number
- 143666655554
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant/water leak
- AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative
- AdvisorySlight corrosion
- AdvisorySlight play in both front prop' shaft universal joints
Pass100,000 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 100,000 miles
- Test number
- 425011631465
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,000 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,000 miles
- Test number
- 522763402942
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass cracked
Fail100,000 miles (-1)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,000 miles
- Test number
- 627253253922
- MajorNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass cracked
Pass100,001 miles (-4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 100,001 miles
- Test number
- 616889138817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass100,005 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 100,005 miles
- Test number
- 227390789991
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail100,005 miles (-4)1 dangerous15 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,005 miles
- Test number
- 105906537365
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded very front cross member chalked in yellow (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam kingpin (5.1.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked in yellow chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 chalked in yellow chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow labelled '1' (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked in yellow chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exit (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front main beam on spot light not working however both headlight main beam working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,009 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 100,009 miles
- Test number
- 883034972394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,009 miles (+5)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,009 miles
- Test number
- 661995997832
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass100,004 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 698204532982
- AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBattery box corroded and holed
Fail100,004 miles (-3)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 451715163922
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBattery box corroded and holed
Pass100,007 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 100,007 miles
- Test number
- 181449614101
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner step area corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 688626425962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass911,680 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 911,680 miles
- Test number
- 379544344342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Fail911,680 miles (+811,671)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 911,680 miles
- Test number
- 695454744352
- Repaired at testRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Pass100,009 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 100,009 miles
- Test number
- 246225143371
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOSR Bump stop missing
Fail100,006 miles (+2)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,006 miles
- Test number
- 645114443394
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOSR Bump stop missing
Pass100,004 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 866974852357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail100,004 miles (-4)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 989463952348
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass100,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 100,008 miles
- Test number
- 505779201127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,008 miles (+4)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,008 miles
- Test number
- 379578701102
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Pass100,004 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 564547820126
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteSteering damper bushes worn
Fail100,004 miles (-4)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 743307720104
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteSteering damper bushes worn
Fail100,008 miles (+4)12 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,008 miles
- Test number
- 120492400176
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSteering damper bushes worn
Pass100,004 miles5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 454966899077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteRear chassis crossmember corroded
- NoteRear number plate discoloured
- NoteSteering damper mounting bush worn
Fail100,004 miles (-1)1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,004 miles
- Test number
- 743086499053
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteRear chassis crossmember corroded
- NoteRear number plate discoloured
- NoteSteering damper mounting bush worn
Pass100,005 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 100,005 miles
- Test number
- 854284538180
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NotePlay in steering damper bush
Fail100,005 miles (+1,837)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,005 miles
- Test number
- 203953538107
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NotePlay in steering damper bush
Pass98,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 98,168 miles
- Test number
- 970962887004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,168 miles (-813,512)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,168 miles
- Test number
- 242961687074
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass911,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 911,680 miles
- Test number
- 271368786028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail911,680 miles6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 911,680 miles
- Test number
- 243128786012
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about J417 TEW
- Does J417 TEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J417 TEW expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J417 TEW?
- The MOT on J417 TEW expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J417 TEW done?
- J417 TEW was recorded at 100,004 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025.
- Has J417 TEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J417 TEW has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on J417 TEW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 11 times, first on 22 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J417 TEW find?
- J417 TEW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: battery tray outer skin corroded; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam, and 3 more.
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