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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T787 EFMMOT history

T787 EFM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
151,985 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T787 EFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T787 EFM was last recorded at 151,985 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,985 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,985 miles
  • 2024 – 149,504 miles
  • 2023 – 147,619 miles
  • 2022 – 145,787 miles
  • 2021 – 143,512 miles
  • 2020 – 142,483 miles
  • 2017 – 142,409 miles
  • 2016 – 140,444 miles
  • 2015 – 137,464 miles
  • 2014 – 134,407 miles
  • 2013 – 131,811 miles
  • 2012 – 128,585 miles
  • 2011 – 126,066 miles
  • 2010 – 123,417 miles
  • 2009 – 121,167 miles
  • 2008 – 118,253 miles
  • 2007 – 116,978 miles
  • 2006 – 93,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,985 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,985 miles
    Test number
    905235329679
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail151,985 miles (+2,481)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,985 miles
    Test number
    133847370974
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass149,504 miles (+192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,504 miles
    Test number
    128550696864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. Fail149,312 miles (+1,693)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,312 miles
    Test number
    908112392162
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling trailing arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling trailing arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. Pass147,619 miles (+1,832)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,619 miles
    Test number
    638660279997
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass145,787 miles (+34)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,787 miles
    Test number
    697658847848
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake readings low
  7. Fail145,753 miles (+2,241)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,753 miles
    Test number
    420029315468
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged bulkhead next to brake servo as marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead section next to heater controls as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake readings low
  8. Pass143,512 miles (+32)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,512 miles
    Test number
    470823089519
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Fail143,480 miles (+997)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,480 miles
    Test number
    808668109510
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. Pass142,483 miles (+74)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,483 miles
    Test number
    842269892194
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  11. Fail142,409 miles (+1,965)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,409 miles
    Test number
    784983849600
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass140,444 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,444 miles
    Test number
    491605434118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail140,440 miles (+2,976)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    759602446230
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering component deformed and unserviceable track rod arm (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass137,464 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,464 miles
    Test number
    279379795035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
  15. Fail137,461 miles (+3,054)1 dangerous8 failures15 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,461 miles
    Test number
    498269985048
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop missing
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
  16. Pass134,407 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,407 miles
    Test number
    928220084018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,811 miles (+3,226)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    131,811 miles
    Test number
    498946733018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass128,585 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,585 miles
    Test number
    616609832038
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequetly supported
  19. Fail128,585 miles (+2,519)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,585 miles
    Test number
    136217732475
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequetly supported
  20. Pass126,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    126,066 miles
    Test number
    578942431070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail126,066 miles (+2,649)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,066 miles
    Test number
    209392431027
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass123,417 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    123,417 miles
    Test number
    503340740099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass121,167 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    121,167 miles
    Test number
    784066979017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass118,253 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    118,253 miles
    Test number
    523243228098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass116,978 miles (+23,610)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    116,978 miles
    Test number
    101042737418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    744144446004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T787 EFM

Does T787 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T787 EFM expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T787 EFM?
The MOT on T787 EFM expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T787 EFM done?
T787 EFM was recorded at 151,985 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 3,070 miles a year.
Has T787 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T787 EFM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T787 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 T787 EFM find?
T787 EFM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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