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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

4 LOUMOT history

4 LOU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

4 LOU white 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,228 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 LOU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 LOU was last recorded at 116,228 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2009: 61,200 miles, lower than 521,990 miles on 22 Feb 2008.

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
114,910 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,318 miles
Average per year
3,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,228 miles
  • 2025 – 114,910 miles
  • 2024 – 112,674 miles
  • 2023 – 111,461 miles
  • 2022 – 109,759 miles
  • 2021 – 107,218 miles
  • 2020 – 106,716 miles
  • 2019 – 105,989 miles
  • 2018 – 104,406 miles
  • 2017 – 103,493 miles
  • 2016 – 102,631 miles
  • 2015 – 101,580 miles
  • 2014 – 99,232 miles
  • 2013 – 95,147 miles
  • 2012 – 88,310 miles
  • 2011 – 79,327 miles
  • 2010 – 69,880 miles
  • 2009 – 61,200 miles
  • 2008 – 521,990 miles
  • 2006 – 40,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,228 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,228 miles (+1,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,228 miles
    Test number
    309119588505
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass114,910 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,910 miles
    Test number
    557957127116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,674 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,674 miles
    Test number
    342764991645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,461 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    359853976799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,759 miles (+2,541)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,759 miles
    Test number
    906276757283
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass107,218 miles (+502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    713213815786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass106,716 miles (+727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,716 miles
    Test number
    964789337325
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,989 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,989 miles
    Test number
    336922221439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,406 miles (+913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,406 miles
    Test number
    277026983192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,493 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,493 miles
    Test number
    229029106577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,631 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    402611679028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,580 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,580 miles
    Test number
    155767257218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,232 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,232 miles
    Test number
    159498884228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,147 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    918368583252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,310 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    165603592038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,327 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    355811591020
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass79,327 miles (+9,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    956501491006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,880 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    881849680046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,200 miles (-460,790)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,200 miles
    Test number
    103230699085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass521,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    521,990 miles
    Test number
    251603858075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail521,990 miles (+481,779)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    521,990 miles
    Test number
    993182458081
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass40,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,211 miles
    Test number
    671211236182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4 LOU

What vehicle is registration 4 LOU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 LOU on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 2003. 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 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 LOU is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 LOU?
The MOT on 4 LOU is valid until 14 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 LOU done?
4 LOU was recorded at 116,228 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,732 miles a year.
Has 4 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 LOU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on 4 LOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 4 LOU find?
4 LOU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust mounting defective; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4.

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