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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

T4 EFLMOT history

T4 EFL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 79,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,588 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 EFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 EFL was last recorded at 79,588 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 4,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,784 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,804 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,588 miles
  • 2025 – 74,784 miles
  • 2024 – 72,608 miles
  • 2023 – 69,785 miles
  • 2022 – 65,475 miles
  • 2021 – 58,294 miles
  • 2020 – 52,938 miles
  • 2019 – 42,609 miles
  • 2018 – 30,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner edge going out of shape

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,588 miles
    Test number
    808050060519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner edge going out of shape
  2. Fail79,588 miles (+4,804)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,588 miles
    Test number
    269881459273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner edge going out of shape
  3. Pass74,784 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    276420611982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,608 miles (+2,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,608 miles
    Test number
    925472829987
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass69,785 miles (+4,310)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    238180839466
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass65,475 miles (+7,181)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,475 miles
    Test number
    161741029858
    • AdvisoryFront Axle Swivel Seals weeping Oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seats Folded Away No Seat Belt Check
  7. Pass58,294 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,294 miles
    Test number
    513986145303
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront front transfer box coupling has up and down play
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats stored away, no seatbelt check.
  8. Fail58,292 miles (+5,354)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    889762766979
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront front transfer box coupling has up and down play
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats stored away, no seatbelt check.
  9. Pass52,938 miles (+10,329)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,938 miles
    Test number
    204306352052
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass42,609 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    644684865360
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Fail42,609 miles (+12,467)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,609 miles
    Test number
    123460801362
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass30,142 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,142 miles
    Test number
    982437679274
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Questions about T4 EFL

Does T4 EFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 EFL is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 EFL?
The MOT on T4 EFL is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 EFL done?
T4 EFL was recorded at 79,588 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has T4 EFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 EFL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 EFL 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 T4 EFL find?
T4 EFL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner edge going out of shape.

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