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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,720 cc

J4 EFSMOT history

J4 EFS is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

J4 EFS silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
172,785 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EFS was last recorded at 172,785 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,779 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,785 miles
  • 2024 – 169,682 miles
  • 2023 – 168,468 miles
  • 2022 – 165,048 miles
  • 2021 – 158,087 miles
  • 2020 – 148,879 miles
  • 2019 – 141,151 miles
  • 2018 – 129,872 miles
  • 2017 – 119,174 miles
  • 2016 – 110,641 miles
  • 2015 – 101,849 miles
  • 2014 – 93,514 miles
  • 2013 – 87,955 miles
  • 2012 – 79,950 miles
  • 2011 – 72,999 miles
  • 2010 – 63,015 miles
  • 2009 – 57,176 miles
  • 2008 – 48,250 miles
  • 2007 – 40,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,785 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,785 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    172,785 miles
    Test number
    646914684868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail172,779 miles (+3,097)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,779 miles
    Test number
    648462710954
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass169,682 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,682 miles
    Test number
    693416879591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail169,681 miles (+1,213)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,681 miles
    Test number
    862693866332
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass168,468 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,468 miles
    Test number
    139233466926
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,467 miles (+47)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,467 miles
    Test number
    973759274317
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail168,420 miles (+3,372)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,420 miles
    Test number
    320917730772
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,048 miles
    Test number
    909603513361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail165,048 miles (+6,961)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,048 miles
    Test number
    563140592980
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,087 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,087 miles
    Test number
    332276216796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail158,067 miles (+9,188)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    958641024791
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass148,879 miles (+7,728)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,879 miles
    Test number
    542591025780
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass141,151 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,151 miles
    Test number
    962028971349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,147 miles (+11,275)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,147 miles
    Test number
    465073687594
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded center ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass129,872 miles (+10,698)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,872 miles
    Test number
    742285780139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff out put shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass119,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    119,174 miles
    Test number
    201336140978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail119,174 miles (+8,533)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,174 miles
    Test number
    839169423436
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass110,641 miles (+8,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,641 miles
    Test number
    493164180154
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass101,849 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    357105918773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,514 miles (+5,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    327582144341
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass87,955 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    445501353424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,950 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    258297942374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,999 miles (+9,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,999 miles
    Test number
    715866751332
    • NoteUnder trays and plastic covers fitted

  24. Pass63,015 miles (+5,839)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,015 miles
    Test number
    840482710305
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass57,176 miles (+8,926)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    951687439341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,250 miles (+7,836)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,250 miles
    Test number
    863151138334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    210311847308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J4 EFS

Does J4 EFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J4 EFS expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J4 EFS?
The MOT on J4 EFS expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J4 EFS done?
J4 EFS was recorded at 172,785 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 7,429 miles a year.
Has J4 EFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EFS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on J4 EFS 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 EFS find?
J4 EFS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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