
Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc
J4 EFPMOT history
J4 EFP is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 41,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 41,438 mi
- At MOT on 24 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J4 EFP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
J4 EFP was last recorded at 41,438 miles on 24 Dec 2024, 1,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 40,310 miles · 16 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,128 miles
- Average per year
- 2,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 41,438 miles
- 2023 – 40,310 miles
- 2022 – 38,940 miles
- 2021 – 37,580 miles
- 2020 – 35,851 miles
- 2019 – 33,036 miles
- 2018 – 29,282 miles
- 2017 – 26,695 miles
- 2016 – 24,140 miles
- 2015 – 21,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,438 miles (+1,128)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 41,438 miles
- Test number
- 768813938373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,310 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 40,310 miles
- Test number
- 773295925230
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParts of exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Fail40,310 miles (+1,370)1 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,310 miles
- Test number
- 719713228037
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParts of exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Pass38,940 miles (+1,360)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 38,940 miles
- Test number
- 561767929178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,580 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 37,580 miles
- Test number
- 447560385570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,574 miles (+1,723)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,574 miles
- Test number
- 324301134285
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,851 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 35,851 miles
- Test number
- 868406537085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass33,036 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 33,036 miles
- Test number
- 478602907924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,972 miles (+3,690)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,972 miles
- Test number
- 464248429027
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass29,282 miles (+2,587)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 29,282 miles
- Test number
- 278442742112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,695 miles (+2,555)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 26,695 miles
- Test number
- 550252912799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,140 miles (+2,606)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 24,140 miles
- Test number
- 184935065119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 21,534 miles
- Test number
- 208537745494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J4 EFP
- Does J4 EFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J4 EFP expired on 23 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J4 EFP?
- The MOT on J4 EFP expired on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J4 EFP done?
- J4 EFP was recorded at 41,438 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2024, an average of 2,078 miles a year.
- Has J4 EFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J4 EFP has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on J4 EFP 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 EFP find?
- J4 EFP passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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