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Land Rover Defender

Beige and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T544 EFJMOT history

T544 EFJ is a beige and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 120,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,487 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T544 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Beige and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T544 EFJ was last recorded at 120,487 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,702 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
785 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,487 miles
  • 2025 – 119,702 miles
  • 2024 – 114,556 miles
  • 2023 – 108,908 miles
  • 2021 – 96,049 miles
  • 2020 – 92,691 miles
  • 2019 – 88,789 miles
  • 2018 – 84,102 miles
  • 2016 – 78,662 miles
  • 2015 – 61,997 miles
  • 2014 – 61,967 miles
  • 2013 – 48,800 miles
  • 2012 – 37,473 miles
  • 2011 – 37,465 miles
  • 2010 – 35,981 miles
  • 2009 – 32,621 miles
  • 2008 – 31,229 miles
  • 2007 – 29,049 miles
  • 2006 – 27,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,487 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Clutch pedal rubber missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering damper weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,487 miles (+785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,487 miles
    Test number
    292814717546
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,702 miles (+5,146)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,702 miles
    Test number
    251261433793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,556 miles (+5,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    721734023470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,908 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    437042529358
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  5. Fail108,901 miles (+12,852)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,901 miles
    Test number
    706537691767
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  6. Pass96,049 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,049 miles
    Test number
    275010876123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,047 miles (+3,356)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,047 miles
    Test number
    770753246744
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass92,691 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,691 miles
    Test number
    690827460383
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
    • AdvisoryWasher jet loose

  9. Fail92,691 miles (+3,902)2 major4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,691 miles
    Test number
    588081467203
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on
    • AdvisoryWasher jet loose

  10. Pass88,789 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    864294341153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,788 miles (+4,686)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,788 miles
    Test number
    314403887424
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty doesn't stay selected (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,102 miles
    Test number
    457723980892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,102 miles (+5,440)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,102 miles
    Test number
    474142892867
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim not tested both ,not working (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass78,662 miles (+6,449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    762204229712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass72,213 miles (+10,216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    278039412493
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside side light not working-position light in headlamp working
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe rusty

  16. Pass61,997 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    896948005023
    • NoteSlight power steering noise

  17. Fail61,967 miles (+13,167)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    415541654380
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePower steering noisy

  18. Pass48,800 miles (+6,567)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    315507233382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,233 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,233 miles
    Test number
    307690213081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,473 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,473 miles
    Test number
    199104302049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,465 miles (+1,484)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,465 miles
    Test number
    588763551370
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  22. Pass35,981 miles (+1,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,981 miles
    Test number
    164076050360
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass34,277 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,277 miles
    Test number
    414065000024
    • NoteNearside sill damaged
    • NoteRear reg plate slightly deteriorated

  24. Fail34,273 miles (+1,652)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    963174700005
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside sill damaged
    • NoteNearside wing mirror insecure
    • NoteRear reg plate slightly deteriorated

  25. Pass32,621 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,621 miles
    Test number
    513274469018
    • NoteNearside sill has rough edges
    • NoteNearside wing mirror insecure
    • NoteOffside wing mirror slightly insecure

  26. Fail32,621 miles (+1,392)12 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,621 miles
    Test number
    410718859098
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside sill has rough edges
    • NoteNearside wing mirror insecure
    • NoteOffside wing mirror slightly insecure

  27. Pass31,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,229 miles
    Test number
    461669598064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,229 miles (+2,180)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,229 miles
    Test number
    103435998097
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass29,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,049 miles
    Test number
    182008267055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail29,049 miles (+1,996)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,049 miles
    Test number
    490118267002
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  31. Pass27,053 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,053 miles
    Test number
    114755896073
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel nesar limit

Questions about T544 EFJ

Does T544 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T544 EFJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T544 EFJ?
The MOT on T544 EFJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T544 EFJ done?
T544 EFJ was recorded at 120,487 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has T544 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T544 EFJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T544 EFJ 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 T544 EFJ find?
T544 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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