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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

4 LGRMOT history

4 LGR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

4 LGR blue 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,632 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 LGR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 LGR was last recorded at 144,632 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,976 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
656 miles
Average per year
2,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,632 miles
  • 2025 – 143,976 miles
  • 2024 – 138,590 miles
  • 2018 – 138,081 miles
  • 2017 – 136,050 miles
  • 2016 – 134,159 miles
  • 2015 – 131,437 miles
  • 2014 – 128,533 miles
  • 2013 – 127,203 miles
  • 2012 – 123,963 miles
  • 2011 – 118,326 miles
  • 2010 – 111,806 miles
  • 2009 – 107,228 miles
  • 2008 – 103,472 miles
  • 2007 – 99,446 miles
  • 2006 – 93,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,632 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,632 miles
    Test number
    123115750368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,631 miles (+655)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,631 miles
    Test number
    190983302027
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,976 miles
    Test number
    270692431590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,976 miles (+5,386)14 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,976 miles
    Test number
    452292477613
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached steering damper (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,590 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,590 miles
    Test number
    317074743910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,081 miles (+2,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,081 miles
    Test number
    163702203990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass136,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,050 miles
    Test number
    837324922781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Fail136,050 miles (+1,891)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,050 miles
    Test number
    692877341265
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass134,159 miles (+2,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    134,159 miles
    Test number
    530413256858
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass131,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,437 miles
    Test number
    753801787956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail131,437 miles (+2,904)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,437 miles
    Test number
    577465692410
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass128,533 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    128,533 miles
    Test number
    505882574235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,203 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    127,203 miles
    Test number
    298314303360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,963 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,963 miles
    Test number
    599900522379
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVehicle undersealed covering some testable components

  15. Fail123,952 miles (+5,626)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,952 miles
    Test number
    779322012388
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVehicle undersealed covering some testable components

  16. Pass118,326 miles (+137)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    118,326 miles
    Test number
    676611291298
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBody mounts corroded underside of vehicle corroded
    • NoteChassis corroded throughout,o/s/f of flool corroded,n/s/r brake disc pitted

  17. Fail118,189 miles (+6,383)3 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,189 miles
    Test number
    328765181290
    • FailureFront Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBody mounts corroded underside of vehicle corroded
    • NoteChassis corroded throughout,o/s/f of flool corroded,n/s/r brake disc pitted

  18. Pass111,806 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    412153090238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,650 miles (+4,422)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,650 miles
    Test number
    240565980250
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass107,228 miles (+72)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    107,228 miles
    Test number
    963219999274
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail107,156 miles (+3,684)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,156 miles
    Test number
    440864799210
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass103,472 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    812548808314
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass99,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    99,446 miles
    Test number
    493193207365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,437 miles (+5,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,437 miles
    Test number
    473383107376
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass93,601 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    93,601 miles
    Test number
    381300696264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail93,564 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,564 miles
    Test number
    162879086223
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about 4 LGR

What vehicle is registration 4 LGR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 LGR on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1995. 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 LGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 LGR is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 LGR?
The MOT on 4 LGR is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 LGR done?
4 LGR was recorded at 144,632 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,559 miles a year.
Has 4 LGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 LGR has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 4 LGR 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 LGR find?
4 LGR passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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