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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

4023 MHMOT history

4023 MH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

4023 MH green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,880 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4023 MH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

4023 MH was last recorded at 120,880 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2012: 63,285 miles, lower than 91,722 miles on 1 Nov 2011.

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
120,588 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,880 miles
  • 2024 – 120,588 miles
  • 2023 – 119,902 miles
  • 2022 – 119,384 miles
  • 2021 – 118,507 miles
  • 2020 – 117,628 miles
  • 2019 – 116,731 miles
  • 2018 – 116,053 miles
  • 2017 – 112,527 miles
  • 2016 – 110,353 miles
  • 2015 – 107,475 miles
  • 2014 – 103,685 miles
  • 2012 – 63,285 miles
  • 2011 – 91,722 miles
  • 2010 – 87,562 miles
  • 2009 – 82,199 miles
  • 2008 – 73,587 miles
  • 2007 – 71,161 miles
  • 2006 – 58,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,880 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,880 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,880 miles
    Test number
    651176292119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,588 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,588 miles
    Test number
    131737359027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,902 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,902 miles
    Test number
    353137775124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail119,896 miles (+512)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,896 miles
    Test number
    691228429034
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass119,384 miles (+877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,384 miles
    Test number
    454454115650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,507 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,507 miles
    Test number
    961353461293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,628 miles (+897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,628 miles
    Test number
    302849886547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  8. Pass116,731 miles (+678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,731 miles
    Test number
    725784970908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass116,053 miles (+3,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,053 miles
    Test number
    627550312526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass112,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    934069311390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front advise drivers seat belt stork cover missing but lock ok

  11. Fail112,527 miles (+2,174)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,527 miles
    Test number
    250292751658
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front advise drivers seat belt stork cover missing but lock ok

  12. Pass110,353 miles (+88)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,353 miles
    Test number
    305454661891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak swivel joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail110,265 miles (+2,790)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    151861284059
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureSeat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated seat belt clasp damaged (5.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak swivel joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass107,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    911837814721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,475 miles (+3,790)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    437286630016
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass103,685 miles (+2,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,685 miles
    Test number
    239468784265
    • NoteAdvise play in front propeshaft rear u/j

  17. Pass101,477 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,477 miles
    Test number
    179450834083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Fail101,477 miles (+38,192)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,477 miles
    Test number
    919460734090
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass63,285 miles (-28,437)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    246219182276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,722 miles (+4,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    478585901319
    • NoteRear brake pads near limit of wear

  21. Pass87,562 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,562 miles
    Test number
    734835200307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,199 miles (+8,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,199 miles
    Test number
    591569409358
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass73,587 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,587 miles
    Test number
    424357668203
    • NoteSmall cut in side wall of offside front tyre but not showing cords.

  24. Fail73,587 miles (+2,426)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,587 miles
    Test number
    862747068220
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSmall cut in side wall of offside front tyre but not showing cords.

  25. Pass71,161 miles (+12,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    71,161 miles
    Test number
    970785057266
    • NoteF/o/s seat belt slightly damaged

  26. Pass58,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    704284166239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4023 MH

What vehicle is registration 4023 MH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4023 MH on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2001. 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 4023 MH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 4023 MH expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 4023 MH?
The MOT on 4023 MH expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 4023 MH done?
4023 MH was recorded at 120,880 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has 4023 MH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4023 MH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 4023 MH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 4023 MH find?
4023 MH passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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