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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

TFJ 1MOT history

TFJ 1 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,796 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TFJ 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TFJ 1 was last recorded at 145,796 miles on 20 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2026: 145,796 miles, lower than 149,241 miles on 21 Aug 2025.

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
149,241 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Average per year
5,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,796 miles
  • 2025 – 149,241 miles
  • 2024 – 138,921 miles
  • 2023 – 133,763 miles
  • 2022 – 127,600 miles
  • 2021 – 122,891 miles
  • 2020 – 118,141 miles
  • 2019 – 113,343 miles
  • 2018 – 111,178 miles
  • 2017 – 106,214 miles
  • 2016 – 96,852 miles
  • 2015 – 87,679 miles
  • 2014 – 80,829 miles
  • 2013 – 74,618 miles
  • 2012 – 68,828 miles
  • 2011 – 63,348 miles
  • 2010 – 52,488 miles
  • 2009 – 47,590 miles
  • 2008 – 41,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,796 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront hubs weeping oil
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,796 miles (-3,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,796 miles
    Test number
    685545177510
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs weeping oil
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,241 miles (+10,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,241 miles
    Test number
    778665264634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,921 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,921 miles
    Test number
    952006653864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,763 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,763 miles
    Test number
    590147749691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,600 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,600 miles
    Test number
    707464736156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,891 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,891 miles
    Test number
    397372843716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,141 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    505257103916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,343 miles (+2,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,343 miles
    Test number
    620796698470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner seal linking
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking

  9. Pass111,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,178 miles
    Test number
    644237486220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower shock absorber bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail111,178 miles (+4,964)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,178 miles
    Test number
    324736760967
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower shock absorber bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,214 miles (+9,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,214 miles
    Test number
    461094202532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass96,852 miles (+9,173)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,852 miles
    Test number
    393566869434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,679 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    269568625487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail87,678 miles (+6,849)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,678 miles
    Test number
    735575125170
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass80,829 miles (+6,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    825020444104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass74,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    918093023155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,618 miles (+5,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    645603923129
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  18. Pass68,828 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,828 miles
    Test number
    526422832149
    • NoteBoth front doors difficult to latch.

  19. Fail68,828 miles (+5,480)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,828 miles
    Test number
    827502232124
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • NoteBoth front doors difficult to latch.

  20. Pass63,348 miles (+10,860)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    889387331170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,488 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    673710210199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,590 miles (+5,923)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,590 miles
    Test number
    783856409259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f swivel housings leaking slightly

  23. Pass41,667 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,667 miles
    Test number
    264037388102
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about TFJ 1

What vehicle is registration TFJ 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TFJ 1 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Feb 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TFJ 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TFJ 1 is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on TFJ 1?
The MOT on TFJ 1 is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TFJ 1 done?
TFJ 1 was recorded at 145,796 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,745 miles a year.
Has TFJ 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TFJ 1 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on TFJ 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TFJ 1 find?
TFJ 1 passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front hubs weeping oil; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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