Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T543 EFJMOT history
T543 EFJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 152,400 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,286 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T543 EFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T543 EFJ was last recorded at 152,400 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jan 2011: 107,509 miles, lower than 107,590 miles on 13 Jan 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,400 miles · 6 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,286 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 152,400 miles
- 2022 – 149,723 miles
- 2021 – 146,692 miles
- 2020 – 143,190 miles
- 2019 – 141,021 miles
- 2018 – 137,569 miles
- 2017 – 134,228 miles
- 2016 – 129,953 miles
- 2015 – 124,788 miles
- 2014 – 120,047 miles
- 2013 – 115,574 miles
- 2012 – 111,386 miles
- 2011 – 107,509 miles
- 2010 – 105,482 miles
- 2009 – 103,816 miles
- 2008 – 101,412 miles
- 2007 – 91,963 miles
- 2006 – 81,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,400 miles
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.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 152,400 miles
- Test number
- 557600976935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,400 miles (+2,677)2 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,400 miles
- Test number
- 601870997289
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass149,723 miles (+3,031)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 149,723 miles
- Test number
- 600984905584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,692 miles (+3,502)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 146,692 miles
- Test number
- 905630143319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,190 miles (+2,169)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 143,190 miles
- Test number
- 749528190939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,021 miles (+3,452)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 141,021 miles
- Test number
- 659385610212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,569 miles (+3,341)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 137,569 miles
- Test number
- 660930280091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,228 miles (+4,275)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 134,228 miles
- Test number
- 299638030581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,953 miles (+5,165)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 129,953 miles
- Test number
- 705576249720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,788 miles (+4,741)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 124,788 miles
- Test number
- 146517835453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,047 miles (+4,473)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 120,047 miles
- Test number
- 969609224021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 115,574 miles
- Test number
- 927341633020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,574 miles (+4,188)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,574 miles
- Test number
- 639360333060
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass111,386 miles (+3,877)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 111,386 miles
- Test number
- 128128832096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,509 miles (-81)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 107,509 miles
- Test number
- 625878311061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteRear number plate becomeing poor
Fail107,590 miles (+2,108)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,590 miles
- Test number
- 735073511048
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteRear number plate becomeing poor
Pass105,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 105,482 miles
- Test number
- 911045230010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,482 miles (+1,666)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,482 miles
- Test number
- 480435030016
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass103,816 miles (+2,404)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 103,816 miles
- Test number
- 292104009155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass101,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 101,412 miles
- Test number
- 903779258141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,412 miles (+9,449)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,412 miles
- Test number
- 281197258133
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,963 miles (+10,910)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 91,963 miles
- Test number
- 222344467439
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteSmoke 2.61
- NoteTop section rear tail gate cpoor security
Pass81,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 81,053 miles
- Test number
- 172320476141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T543 EFJ
- Does T543 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T543 EFJ expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T543 EFJ?
- The MOT on T543 EFJ expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T543 EFJ done?
- T543 EFJ was recorded at 152,400 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 4,286 miles a year.
- Has T543 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T543 EFJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T543 EFJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T543 EFJ find?
- T543 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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