Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T548 EFJMOT history
T548 EFJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,480 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 153,480 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,895 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T548 EFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T548 EFJ was last recorded at 153,480 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,705 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 775 miles
- Average per year
- 3,895 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,480 miles
- 2025 – 152,705 miles
- 2024 – 151,452 miles
- 2023 – 149,015 miles
- 2022 – 147,624 miles
- 2021 – 145,943 miles
- 2020 – 141,913 miles
- 2019 – 138,321 miles
- 2018 – 135,756 miles
- 2017 – 132,044 miles
- 2016 – 127,952 miles
- 2015 – 126,048 miles
- 2014 – 122,102 miles
- 2013 – 118,697 miles
- 2012 – 114,194 miles
- 2011 – 110,058 miles
- 2010 – 104,998 miles
- 2009 – 99,520 miles
- 2008 – 92,295 miles
- 2007 – 83,669 miles
- 2006 – 74,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,480 miles
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Engine damp/oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,480 miles (+775)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 153,480 miles
- Test number
- 342922836881
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,705 miles (+1,253)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 152,705 miles
- Test number
- 537388651983
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front most (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,452 miles (+2,437)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 151,452 miles
- Test number
- 301090635436
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Crossmember slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,015 miles (+1,391)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 149,015 miles
- Test number
- 666046909958
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,624 miles (+1,681)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 147,624 miles
- Test number
- 974776468196
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,943 miles (+4,030)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 145,943 miles
- Test number
- 677439862828
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine damp/oil leak
Pass141,913 miles (+3,592)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 141,913 miles
- Test number
- 835697870751
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer chassis rail surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering box arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly damp/oil leak
- AdvisoryEngine damp/oil leak
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to nearside + offside front rigid brake pipes (hose to calliper)
Pass138,321 miles (+2,565)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 138,321 miles
- Test number
- 410436033563
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine/gearbox slightly damp/oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside rear + front tyres slightly starting to perish
Pass135,756 miles (+3,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 135,756 miles
- Test number
- 948830655981
- AdvisoryOffside rear back plate slightly damp
Pass132,044 miles (+4,092)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 132,044 miles
- Test number
- 415425014433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,952 miles (+1,904)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 127,952 miles
- Test number
- 996183026705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,048 miles (+3,946)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 126,048 miles
- Test number
- 196035995151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,102 miles (+3,405)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 122,102 miles
- Test number
- 777334704253
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear back plate damp
- NoteOffside front panard rod bush slight movement
- NoteRear exhaust system minor leaks
Fail118,697 miles1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,697 miles
- Test number
- 367805403493
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
- NoteSurface corrosion too nearside + offside front floors
- NoteSurface corrosion too rear exhaust system
Pass118,697 miles (+4,503)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 118,697 miles
- Test number
- 605545803202
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
- NoteSurface corrosion too nearside + offside front floors
- NoteSurface corrosion too rear exhaust system
Pass114,194 miles (+4,136)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 114,194 miles
- Test number
- 746631772195
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDiff seal weaping
- NoteSurface corrosion to rear tail pipe
Pass110,058 miles (+5,060)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 110,058 miles
- Test number
- 247439971127
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDiff seal weaping
- NoteNearside front sphere dust cover split
- NoteSlight movement in front wheel bearings
Pass104,998 miles (+5,478)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 104,998 miles
- Test number
- 151048760165
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDiff seal weaping
- NoteNearside front dust cover for sphere split
- NoteNearside front tyre starting too perish
Pass99,520 miles (+7,225)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 99,520 miles
- Test number
- 133347179145
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
- NoteSlight movement in nearside front wheel bearing
Pass92,295 miles (+8,626)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 92,295 miles
- Test number
- 673528278147
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront tie rod arm bushes slight movement
- NoteOffside front hub starting to weap
Pass83,669 miles (+8,768)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 83,669 miles
- Test number
- 293968657476
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,901 miles (+242)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 74,901 miles
- Test number
- 100047256166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,659 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,659 miles
- Test number
- 144261356176
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Questions about T548 EFJ
- Does T548 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T548 EFJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T548 EFJ?
- The MOT on T548 EFJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T548 EFJ done?
- T548 EFJ was recorded at 153,480 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,895 miles a year.
- Has T548 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T548 EFJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2013.
- Has the mileage on T548 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 T548 EFJ find?
- T548 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.
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