
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass66,657 miles (+283)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 66,657 miles
- Test number
- 952636749386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 66,374 miles
- Test number
- 153905281129
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass44,503 miles (+4,590)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 44,503 miles
- Test number
- 806121691149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,913 miles (+4,413)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,913 miles
- Test number
- 731418049964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,500 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 35,500 miles
- Test number
- 778780565151
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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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