Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T781 EFMMOT history
T781 EFM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,341 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 157,341 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T781 EFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T781 EFM was last recorded at 157,341 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 157,335 miles · 28 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,341 miles
- 2025 – 153,281 miles
- 2024 – 151,954 miles
- 2023 – 149,310 miles
- 2022 – 147,206 miles
- 2021 – 145,062 miles
- 2020 – 142,138 miles
- 2019 – 137,397 miles
- 2018 – 131,242 miles
- 2017 – 126,847 miles
- 2016 – 122,533 miles
- 2015 – 117,521 miles
- 2014 – 114,370 miles
- 2013 – 110,280 miles
- 2012 – 106,506 miles
- 2011 – 102,243 miles
- 2010 – 94,962 miles
- 2009 – 89,551 miles
- 2008 – 86,201 miles
- 2007 – 79,582 miles
- 2006 – 72,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,341 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,341 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 157,341 miles
- Test number
- 274528640161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail157,335 miles (+4,054)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,335 miles
- Test number
- 739460579507
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass153,281 miles (+1,327)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 153,281 miles
- Test number
- 690367234459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,954 miles (+63)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 151,954 miles
- Test number
- 579639475427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail151,891 miles (+2,581)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,891 miles
- Test number
- 698564070083
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass149,310 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 149,310 miles
- Test number
- 747989299435
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail149,297 miles (+2,091)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,297 miles
- Test number
- 338421103366
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass147,206 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 147,206 miles
- Test number
- 699591153107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,205 miles (+2,143)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,205 miles
- Test number
- 459007482968
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking by filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass145,062 miles (+2,924)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 145,062 miles
- Test number
- 439273675828
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel has play
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth swivels leaking
Pass142,138 miles (+4,741)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 142,138 miles
- Test number
- 620106801471
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass137,397 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 137,397 miles
- Test number
- 167167380621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,372 miles (+6,130)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,372 miles
- Test number
- 419549639288
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system do not drive (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spanner arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member front also underneath . (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers weak
Pass131,242 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 131,242 miles
- Test number
- 778211270542
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass126,847 miles (+4,314)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 126,847 miles
- Test number
- 295847680360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,533 miles (+5,012)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 122,533 miles
- Test number
- 558063890475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,521 miles (+3,151)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 117,521 miles
- Test number
- 538544615155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass114,370 miles (+4,090)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 114,370 miles
- Test number
- 159226404148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,280 miles (+31)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 110,280 miles
- Test number
- 319837923133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail110,249 miles (+3,743)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,249 miles
- Test number
- 317531423100
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass106,506 miles (+4,263)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 106,506 miles
- Test number
- 158869902118
- DangerousNearside front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass102,243 miles (+7,281)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 102,243 miles
- Test number
- 987187411127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,962 miles (+5,411)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 94,962 miles
- Test number
- 282239810425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,551 miles (+3,350)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 89,551 miles
- Test number
- 681330129106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,201 miles (+6,619)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 86,201 miles
- Test number
- 784584918172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,582 miles (+6,620)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 79,582 miles
- Test number
- 982845217187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 72,962 miles
- Test number
- 234763006100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T781 EFM
- Does T781 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T781 EFM is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T781 EFM?
- The MOT on T781 EFM is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T781 EFM done?
- T781 EFM was recorded at 157,341 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,123 miles a year.
- Has T781 EFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T781 EFM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T781 EFM 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 T781 EFM find?
- T781 EFM passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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