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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 2,395 cc

4 TGWMOT history

4 TGW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

4 TGW 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,350 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 TGW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 TGW was last recorded at 70,350 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,657 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,693 miles
Average per year
3,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,350 miles
  • 2025 – 66,657 miles
  • 2023 – 66,374 miles
  • 2022 – 63,585 miles
  • 2021 – 59,519 miles
  • 2020 – 56,156 miles
  • 2019 – 51,529 miles
  • 2018 – 47,598 miles
  • 2017 – 44,503 miles
  • 2016 – 39,913 miles
  • 2015 – 35,500 miles
  • 2014 – 29,860 miles
  • 2013 – 23,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,350 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both upper front.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,350 miles (+3,693)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,350 miles
    Test number
    796142410079
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass66,657 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    952636749386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    153905281129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,374 miles (+2,789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    266826198219
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass63,585 miles (+4,066)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    530865431445
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass59,519 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,519 miles
    Test number
    477200857879
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both upper front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail59,518 miles (+3,362)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    804740158856
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both upper front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,156 miles (+4,627)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    126396355480
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Al tyre treads getting low 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass51,529 miles (+3,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    423635398582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Loose at front joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Pass47,598 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,598 miles
    Test number
    617901084574
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box minor leak. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail47,596 miles (+3,093)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,596 miles
    Test number
    620138577232
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint bolt snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box minor leak. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass44,503 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    806121691149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,913 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,913 miles
    Test number
    731418049964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,500 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,500 miles
    Test number
    778780565151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,498 miles (+5,638)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    307636155167
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  16. Pass29,860 miles (+6,841)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    268432564446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight movement in rear propshaft rear joint
  17. Pass23,019 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,019 miles
    Test number
    495084543163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake warning lamp staying on with handbrake lever in the off position
  18. Fail23,019 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,019 miles
    Test number
    546883143150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake warning lamp staying on with handbrake lever in the off position

Questions about 4 TGW

What vehicle is registration 4 TGW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 TGW on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2010. 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 TGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 TGW is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 TGW?
The MOT on 4 TGW is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 TGW done?
4 TGW was recorded at 70,350 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,704 miles a year.
Has 4 TGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 TGW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 4 TGW 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 TGW find?
4 TGW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 1 more.

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