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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

J4 EWWMOT history

J4 EWW is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

J4 EWW silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,785 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EWW was last recorded at 147,785 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 8,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2011: 18,227 miles, lower than 58,068 miles on 13 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,876 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,909 miles
Average per year
5,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,785 miles
  • 2025 – 138,876 miles
  • 2024 – 135,758 miles
  • 2023 – 134,099 miles
  • 2022 – 131,583 miles
  • 2021 – 128,295 miles
  • 2020 – 124,935 miles
  • 2019 – 121,901 miles
  • 2018 – 106,511 miles
  • 2017 – 93,750 miles
  • 2016 – 84,694 miles
  • 2015 – 74,734 miles
  • 2014 – 59,242 miles
  • 2013 – 52,809 miles
  • 2012 – 37,980 miles
  • 2011 – 18,227 miles
  • 2010 – 58,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,785 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,785 miles (+8,909)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,785 miles
    Test number
    937623786304
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,876 miles (+3,118)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,876 miles
    Test number
    913983909704
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,758 miles (+1,659)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,758 miles
    Test number
    932005597659
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,099 miles (+2,516)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    624088211802
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,583 miles (+3,288)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,583 miles
    Test number
    375314352081
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,295 miles (+3,360)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,295 miles
    Test number
    874472661065
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfere box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges and hooks corroded

  7. Pass124,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,935 miles
    Test number
    701683808586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail124,935 miles (+3,034)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,935 miles
    Test number
    428434258172
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,901 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    300117713942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail121,897 miles (+15,386)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,897 miles
    Test number
    400950254935
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass106,511 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    104472852559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints are leaking
    • AdvisoryGear box oil seal is leaking
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  12. Fail106,511 miles (+12,761)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    957208127920
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear drive shaft seals leaking both sides (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints are leaking
    • AdvisoryGear box oil seal is leaking
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  13. Pass93,750 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    956547635778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,694 miles (+9,960)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    887597496014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,734 miles (+15,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,734 miles
    Test number
    876639392120
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high/needs adjustment
    • AdvisorySteering box misting

  16. Pass59,242 miles (+6,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,242 miles
    Test number
    767575474286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,809 miles
    Test number
    397846873287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail52,809 miles (+14,829)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,809 miles
    Test number
    417766173206
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass37,980 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    426146502439
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail37,980 miles (+19,753)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    465775702353
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass18,227 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,227 miles
    Test number
    598598201393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearings slightly rough

  22. Fail18,227 miles (-39,841)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,227 miles
    Test number
    486668101321
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearings slightly rough

  23. Pass58,068 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,068 miles
    Test number
    110497040305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about J4 EWW

Does J4 EWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 EWW is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 EWW?
The MOT on J4 EWW is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 EWW done?
J4 EWW was recorded at 147,785 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,688 miles a year.
Has J4 EWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EWW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on J4 EWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J4 EWW find?
J4 EWW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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