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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.

J4 EFP 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass41,438 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 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.

  1. Pass41,438 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    41,438 miles
    Test number
    768813938373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Pass38,940 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    561767929178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,580 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,580 miles
    Test number
    447560385570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass33,036 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,036 miles
    Test number
    478602907924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass29,282 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,282 miles
    Test number
    278442742112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,695 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,695 miles
    Test number
    550252912799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,140 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,140 miles
    Test number
    184935065119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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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