Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,500 cc
4 DEMOT history
4 DE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,439 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 164,439 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 4 DE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 18 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
4 DE was last recorded at 164,439 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 164,439 miles · 16 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,439 miles
- 2025 – 153,328 miles
- 2024 – 146,360 miles
- 2023 – 139,606 miles
- 2022 – 124,577 miles
- 2021 – 123,257 miles
- 2020 – 121,725 miles
- 2019 – 116,494 miles
- 2018 – 111,014 miles
- 2017 – 105,829 miles
- 2016 – 101,040 miles
- 2015 – 95,783 miles
- 2014 – 90,129 miles
- 2013 – 83,232 miles
- 2012 – 75,293 miles
- 2011 – 68,228 miles
- 2010 – 60,107 miles
- 2009 – 54,087 miles
- 2008 – 45,607 miles
- 2007 – 35,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose to caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 164,439 miles
- Test number
- 698533132190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,439 miles (+11,111)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,439 miles
- Test number
- 613280310321
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass153,328 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 153,328 miles
- Test number
- 965044741215
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Fail153,323 miles (+6,963)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,323 miles
- Test number
- 123022282956
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both panard bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,360 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 146,360 miles
- Test number
- 976079032500
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front seals damp
Fail146,358 miles (+6,752)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,358 miles
- Test number
- 101395682605
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front seals damp
Pass139,606 miles (+9,396)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 139,606 miles
- Test number
- 316444015750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 130,210 miles
- Test number
- 962462573648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,209 miles (+5,632)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,209 miles
- Test number
- 509996995096
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass124,577 miles (+1,320)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 124,577 miles
- Test number
- 662910557038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 123,257 miles
- Test number
- 368247518903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,257 miles (+1,532)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,257 miles
- Test number
- 755162845210
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass121,725 miles (+5,231)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 121,725 miles
- Test number
- 417943229452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,494 miles (+5,480)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 116,494 miles
- Test number
- 191923998407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,014 miles (+5,185)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 111,014 miles
- Test number
- 722188947620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,829 miles (+4,789)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 105,829 miles
- Test number
- 486242802817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,040 miles (+5,257)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 101,040 miles
- Test number
- 637899145189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,783 miles (+5,654)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 95,783 miles
- Test number
- 365769645070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,129 miles (+6,897)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 90,129 miles
- Test number
- 189695954080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,232 miles (+7,939)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 83,232 miles
- Test number
- 848565143019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,293 miles (+7,065)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 75,293 miles
- Test number
- 998087332085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,228 miles (+8,121)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 68,228 miles
- Test number
- 189596351047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,107 miles (+6,020)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 60,107 miles
- Test number
- 111503430417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,087 miles (+8,480)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 54,087 miles
- Test number
- 772512349017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,607 miles (+10,043)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 45,607 miles
- Test number
- 590634348082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,564 miles
- Test number
- 693192607081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 4 DE
- What vehicle is registration 4 DE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 4 DE on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 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 DE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 DE is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 4 DE?
- The MOT on 4 DE is valid until 16 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 DE done?
- 4 DE was recorded at 164,439 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
- Has 4 DE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 4 DE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on 4 DE 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 DE find?
- 4 DE passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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