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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

4 BDFMOT history

4 BDF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

4 BDF green 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,244 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 BDF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 BDF was last recorded at 103,244 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,085 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
4,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,244 miles
  • 2025 – 103,085 miles
  • 2024 – 101,411 miles
  • 2023 – 98,424 miles
  • 2022 – 96,112 miles
  • 2021 – 91,249 miles
  • 2020 – 87,509 miles
  • 2019 – 83,632 miles
  • 2018 – 78,886 miles
  • 2017 – 74,315 miles
  • 2016 – 65,033 miles
  • 2015 – 56,370 miles
  • 2014 – 49,821 miles
  • 2013 – 43,973 miles
  • 2012 – 38,316 miles
  • 2011 – 32,957 miles
  • 2010 – 28,499 miles
  • 2009 – 24,114 miles
  • 2008 – 18,326 miles
  • 2007 – 13,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,244 miles
  • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,244 miles (+159)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,244 miles
    Test number
    879924504125
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,085 miles (+1,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,085 miles
    Test number
    302378641659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,411 miles (+2,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,411 miles
    Test number
    148453569643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass98,424 miles (+2,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    372636519125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass96,112 miles (+4,863)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,112 miles
    Test number
    842202076832
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,249 miles
    Test number
    856291831119
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,247 miles (+3,738)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,247 miles
    Test number
    737251808090
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,509 miles
    Test number
    240010515996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,503 miles (+3,871)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,503 miles
    Test number
    980546987914
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

  10. Pass83,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    125604314970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,632 miles (+4,746)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    117368596527
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  12. Pass78,886 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,886 miles
    Test number
    347774354668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,315 miles (+9,282)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    342880872914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,033 miles (+8,663)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    454592846672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,370 miles
    Test number
    228660345132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,370 miles (+6,549)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,370 miles
    Test number
    866890145146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass49,821 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    149872044126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,973 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,973 miles
    Test number
    358381243151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,316 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,316 miles
    Test number
    616472122104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,957 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,957 miles
    Test number
    839164941119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteOsr flexi brake pipe slightly damp but no leak found
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteSteering components have slight corrosion
    • NoteSuspension components have slight corrosion

  21. Fail32,957 miles (+4,458)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,957 miles
    Test number
    649594041138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteOsr flexi brake pipe slightly damp but no leak found
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteSteering components have slight corrosion
    • NoteSuspension components have slight corrosion

  22. Pass28,499 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,499 miles
    Test number
    252466140484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,114 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,114 miles
    Test number
    114011049119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass24,114 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,114 miles
    Test number
    313901249187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,326 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,326 miles
    Test number
    852274948173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,191 miles
    Test number
    554415747192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4 BDF

What vehicle is registration 4 BDF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 BDF on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 2004. 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 4 BDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 BDF is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 BDF?
The MOT on 4 BDF is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 BDF done?
4 BDF was recorded at 103,244 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,683 miles a year.
Has 4 BDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 BDF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on 4 BDF 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 4 BDF find?
4 BDF passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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