Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1990 · 3,528 cc
4 BHEMOT history
4 BHE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Oct 1990. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 181,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 181,658 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,468 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 4 BHE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,528 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 27 Oct 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
4 BHE was last recorded at 181,658 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 181,653 miles · 23 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 1,468 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,658 miles
- 2025 – 181,182 miles
- 2024 – 181,005 miles
- 2023 – 180,476 miles
- 2022 – 180,121 miles
- 2020 – 179,574 miles
- 2019 – 178,723 miles
- 2018 – 177,583 miles
- 2017 – 176,734 miles
- 2016 – 176,216 miles
- 2015 – 174,481 miles
- 2014 – 173,025 miles
- 2013 – 170,037 miles
- 2011 – 165,919 miles
- 2010 – 162,531 miles
- 2009 – 160,418 miles
- 2008 – 158,091 miles
- 2007 – 153,796 miles
- 2006 – 151,862 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 181,658 miles
- Test number
- 119539339173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,660 miles (+7)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,660 miles
- Test number
- 492901943870
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Fail181,653 miles (+471)3 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,653 miles
- Test number
- 399404532782
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass181,182 miles (+177)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 181,182 miles
- Test number
- 848090432459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,005 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 181,005 miles
- Test number
- 253440586263
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail181,003 miles (+527)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,003 miles
- Test number
- 697748761816
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass180,476 miles (+355)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 180,476 miles
- Test number
- 204675197522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,121 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 180,121 miles
- Test number
- 999301729326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,574 miles (+851)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 179,574 miles
- Test number
- 568719135751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 178,723 miles
- Test number
- 838550165641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,723 miles (+1,140)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,723 miles
- Test number
- 190530265229
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass177,583 miles (+13)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 177,583 miles
- Test number
- 226056147638
- AdvisoryFront Both swivel joints leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,570 miles (+836)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,570 miles
- Test number
- 292085762665
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Both leaking grease
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,734 miles (+518)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 176,734 miles
- Test number
- 147328309461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front sphere seals slight leaks
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass176,216 miles (+1,735)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 176,216 miles
- Test number
- 532054750472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,481 miles (+32)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 174,481 miles
- Test number
- 708566505297
- NoteVehicle underside corroded
Fail174,449 miles (+1,424)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,449 miles
- Test number
- 655161075156
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteWear in steering damper bush.
Pass173,025 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 173,025 miles
- Test number
- 255778784193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteO/s front bumper support/chassis corroded
Fail173,019 miles (+2,982)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,019 miles
- Test number
- 347478984163
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteO/s front bumper support/chassis corroded
Pass170,037 miles (+4,118)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 170,037 miles
- Test number
- 195588943172
- NoteRear seats not fited at time of test.
Pass165,919 miles (+39)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 165,919 miles
- Test number
- 389260291273
- NoteN/S Swivel seal leaking.
- NoteO/S/F Door catch faulty.
Fail165,880 miles (+3,349)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,880 miles
- Test number
- 909427771279
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- NoteN/S Swivel seal leaking.
- NoteO/S/F Door catch faulty.
Pass162,531 miles (+2,113)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 162,531 miles
- Test number
- 360889570415
- NoteFront wipers split.
- NoteSlight play steering wheel mounting bolts. (boss area.)
- NoteSlight wear O/S/F Upper swivel area.
Pass160,418 miles (+2,327)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 160,418 miles
- Test number
- 921310489267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,091 miles (+4,295)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 158,091 miles
- Test number
- 662053478214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,796 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 153,796 miles
- Test number
- 362534527159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,791 miles (+1,929)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,791 miles
- Test number
- 142163827163
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing
Pass151,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 151,862 miles
- Test number
- 353936196065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 4 BHE
- What vehicle is registration 4 BHE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 4 BHE on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Oct 1990. 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 BHE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 BHE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 4 BHE?
- The MOT on 4 BHE is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 4 BHE done?
- 4 BHE was recorded at 181,658 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,468 miles a year.
- Has 4 BHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 4 BHE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 4 BHE 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 BHE find?
- 4 BHE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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