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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T743 EFMMOT history

T743 EFM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,863 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T743 EFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T743 EFM was last recorded at 98,863 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2014: 81,423 miles, lower than 704,506 miles on 10 Jan 2013.

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
97,913 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
950 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,863 miles
  • 2025 – 97,913 miles
  • 2024 – 97,325 miles
  • 2023 – 96,365 miles
  • 2022 – 94,927 miles
  • 2020 – 92,260 miles
  • 2019 – 89,397 miles
  • 2018 – 87,416 miles
  • 2017 – 85,921 miles
  • 2016 – 85,122 miles
  • 2015 – 83,635 miles
  • 2014 – 81,423 miles
  • 2013 – 704,506 miles
  • 2012 – 74,515 miles
  • 2011 – 70,404 miles
  • 2010 – 64,865 miles
  • 2009 – 59,450 miles
  • 2008 – 54,575 miles
  • 2007 – 48,501 miles
  • 2006 – 42,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,863 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,863 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,863 miles
    Test number
    232253706145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,913 miles (+588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,913 miles
    Test number
    732612327953
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,325 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,325 miles
    Test number
    476066120284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,365 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,365 miles
    Test number
    565123392419
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,363 miles (+613)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,363 miles
    Test number
    572030197400
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass95,750 miles (+823)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,750 miles
    Test number
    956063765658
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective advisory (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material post flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass94,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,927 miles
    Test number
    261089096469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail94,927 miles (+2,667)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,927 miles
    Test number
    160969668324
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorDrag link end seriously misaligned Steering Damper Bushes Worn (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi To Calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Prop Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass92,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    778623037148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail92,260 miles (+2,863)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    936920321203
    • MajorOffside Drag 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass89,397 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    678145093876
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both,upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Fail89,397 miles (+1,981)2 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    210084237193
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both,upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass87,416 miles (+1,495)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,416 miles
    Test number
    365117733213
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass85,921 miles (+799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    470711746582
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass85,122 miles (+1,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    778273491967
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  16. Pass83,635 miles (+2,212)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,635 miles
    Test number
    226380955415
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  17. Pass81,423 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,423 miles
    Test number
    967261624126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteSteering damper bush

  18. Fail81,423 miles (-623,083)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,423 miles
    Test number
    988100124180
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteSteering damper bush

  19. Pass704,506 miles (+629,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    704,506 miles
    Test number
    565480913041
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass74,515 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,515 miles
    Test number
    745130032058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass70,404 miles (+5,539)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    656755051066
    • NoteOffside rear brake dics in poor condition
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  22. Pass64,865 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,865 miles
    Test number
    314225450035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    571346919072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,450 miles (+4,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    563436819049
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass54,575 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    430258958097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,501 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    624088217079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    804118136039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,911 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    122277736409
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T743 EFM

Does T743 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T743 EFM is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T743 EFM?
The MOT on T743 EFM is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T743 EFM done?
T743 EFM was recorded at 98,863 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has T743 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T743 EFM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T743 EFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T743 EFM find?
T743 EFM passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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