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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1984 · 2,495 cc

B604 PLJMOT history

B604 PLJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Oct 1984. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 206,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
206,455 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B604 PLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 Oct 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

B604 PLJ was last recorded at 206,455 miles on 25 Nov 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2009: 17,608 miles, lower than 164,802 miles on 8 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
206,453 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 206,455 miles
  • 2021 – 206,376 miles
  • 2019 – 205,691 miles
  • 2017 – 205,098 miles
  • 2016 – 203,278 miles
  • 2015 – 200,428 miles
  • 2014 – 199,775 miles
  • 2013 – 196,877 miles
  • 2012 – 196,377 miles
  • 2011 – 194,524 miles
  • 2010 – 184,380 miles
  • 2009 – 176,247 miles
  • 2008 – 164,802 miles
  • 2007 – 164,768 miles
  • 2006 – 157,362 miles
  • 2005 – 152,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,455 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,455 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    206,455 miles
    Test number
    664886186632
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail206,453 miles (+77)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,453 miles
    Test number
    213545575308
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass206,376 miles (+685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    206,376 miles
    Test number
    912490707692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF LEAKING
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,691 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    205,691 miles
    Test number
    627410314493
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  5. Fail205,691 miles (+593)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,691 miles
    Test number
    907793374902
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  6. Pass205,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    205,098 miles
    Test number
    814904390293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Fail205,098 miles (+1,820)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,098 miles
    Test number
    333025794231
    • FailureCentral Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureCentral Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint Rear prop shaft rear universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass203,278 miles (+2,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    203,278 miles
    Test number
    632290063436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass200,428 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    200,428 miles
    Test number
    490005393322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass199,775 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    199,775 miles
    Test number
    626726844353
    • NoteBulkhead/ floor corroded at nearside front but not within a prescribed area.

  11. Fail199,767 miles (+2,890)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,767 miles
    Test number
    199769034374
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBulkhead/ floor corroded at nearside front but not within a prescribed area.

  12. Pass196,877 miles (+500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    196,877 miles
    Test number
    777368733348
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail196,377 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,377 miles
    Test number
    609911242035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass196,377 miles (+1,853)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    196,377 miles
    Test number
    736681842014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass194,524 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    194,524 miles
    Test number
    187819331049
    • NoteOffside front bump stop missing

  16. Fail194,522 miles (+10,142)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,522 miles
    Test number
    445314831009
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside front bump stop missing
    • NoteRear valance corroded,no tow bar fitted

  17. Pass184,380 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    184,380 miles
    Test number
    122134230464
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to rear crossmember but not within a prescribed area

  18. Fail184,364 miles (+8,117)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,364 miles
    Test number
    170652630493
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to rear crossmember but not within a prescribed area

  19. Pass176,247 miles (+158,639)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    176,247 miles
    Test number
    901986839085
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded but not within prescribed areas

  20. Fail17,608 miles (-147,194)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,608 miles
    Test number
    863313039015
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded but not within prescribed areas

  21. Pass164,802 miles (+15)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    164,802 miles
    Test number
    824919338070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  22. Fail164,787 miles (+19)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,787 miles
    Test number
    173342638050
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded
    • NoteSteering box damp

  23. Fail164,768 miles (+7,406)19 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,768 miles
    Test number
    490397637493
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass157,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    157,362 miles
    Test number
    943135826382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail157,362 miles (+4,723)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,362 miles
    Test number
    472064726392
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteIncorrect washers on rear shock absorbers
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting loose
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box
    • NoteWater in n/s headlamp

  26. Pass152,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    152,639 miles
    Test number
    793118425307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B604 PLJ

Does B604 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B604 PLJ expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B604 PLJ?
The MOT on B604 PLJ expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B604 PLJ done?
B604 PLJ was recorded at 206,455 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2023, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has B604 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B604 PLJ has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on B604 PLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B604 PLJ find?
B604 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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