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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

4059 HJMOT history

4059 HJ is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

4059 HJ grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,678 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4059 HJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4059 HJ was last recorded at 118,678 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 14,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2011: 53,573 miles, lower than 447,514 miles on 23 Apr 2010.

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
104,288 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14,390 miles
Average per year
4,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,678 miles
  • 2025 – 104,288 miles
  • 2024 – 92,349 miles
  • 2023 – 91,628 miles
  • 2018 – 91,006 miles
  • 2017 – 85,107 miles
  • 2015 – 85,103 miles
  • 2014 – 80,241 miles
  • 2013 – 72,306 miles
  • 2012 – 61,711 miles
  • 2011 – 53,573 miles
  • 2010 – 447,514 miles
  • 2009 – 38,022 miles
  • 2008 – 30,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,678 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,678 miles (+14,390)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,678 miles
    Test number
    272938780583
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass104,288 miles (+11,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,288 miles
    Test number
    319120343132
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,349 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    505985763035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,628 miles
    Test number
    641364444022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail91,628 miles (+622)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,628 miles
    Test number
    914796449380
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,006 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,006 miles
    Test number
    111224622106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,107 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,107 miles
    Test number
    541826708230
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass85,103 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    808935891012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,241 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,241 miles
    Test number
    879142454033
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail80,239 miles (+7,933)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    858561554081
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass72,306 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,306 miles
    Test number
    219441503445
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail72,242 miles (+10,531)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    946629493080
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass61,711 miles (+8,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,711 miles
    Test number
    206909302160
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass53,573 miles (-393,941)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    797097591000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass447,514 miles (+402,847)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    447,514 miles
    Test number
    341763810126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,667 miles (+6,645)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    372269800182
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass38,022 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,022 miles
    Test number
    222242399081
    • NoteHorn not very loud

  18. Fail37,992 miles (+7,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,992 miles
    Test number
    744159489036
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass30,141 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,141 miles
    Test number
    502504478003
    • NoteSlight damage to front no plate

Questions about 4059 HJ

What vehicle is registration 4059 HJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4059 HJ on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 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 4059 HJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4059 HJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4059 HJ?
The MOT on 4059 HJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4059 HJ done?
4059 HJ was recorded at 118,678 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,779 miles a year.
Has 4059 HJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4059 HJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on 4059 HJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 4059 HJ find?
4059 HJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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