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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc

J4 ECKMOT history

J4 ECK is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

J4 ECK white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,322 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 ECK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 ECK was last recorded at 83,322 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,190 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,322 miles
  • 2025 – 83,190 miles
  • 2023 – 83,181 miles
  • 2022 – 83,051 miles
  • 2021 – 82,029 miles
  • 2020 – 75,120 miles
  • 2019 – 63,922 miles
  • 2018 – 56,450 miles
  • 2017 – 54,397 miles
  • 2016 – 48,944 miles
  • 2015 – 42,424 miles
  • 2013 – 28,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,322 miles
  • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Both track rod end ball joint boots starting to perish
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,322 miles (+132)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,322 miles
    Test number
    139275843990
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both track rod end ball joint boots starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass83,190 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    613480613947
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass83,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    369466515078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,181 miles (+130)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    743425305566
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass83,051 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,051 miles
    Test number
    915286633786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    749237982139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,029 miles (+6,909)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    905367534776
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  8. Pass75,120 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,120 miles
    Test number
    476045961163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,118 miles (+11,196)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    960004330096
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass63,922 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,922 miles
    Test number
    914150654256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,450 miles (+2,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    263430255042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass54,397 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    841758140648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,944 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    489640570720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,424 miles (+14,164)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    819110775184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,260 miles
    Test number
    288925903310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,257 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,257 miles
    Test number
    396405103366
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about J4 ECK

Does J4 ECK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 ECK is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 ECK?
The MOT on J4 ECK is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 ECK done?
J4 ECK was recorded at 83,322 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has J4 ECK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 ECK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on J4 ECK 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 J4 ECK find?
J4 ECK passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front both track rod end ball joint boots starting to perish; oil leak, but not excessive.

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