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Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

DU04 TXZMOT history

DU04 TXZ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,627 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DU04 TXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DU04 TXZ was last recorded at 122,627 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,318 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
309 miles
Average per year
4,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,627 miles
  • 2024 – 121,514 miles
  • 2023 – 119,089 miles
  • 2022 – 116,336 miles
  • 2021 – 113,568 miles
  • 2020 – 111,364 miles
  • 2018 – 107,587 miles
  • 2017 – 104,451 miles
  • 2016 – 102,062 miles
  • 2015 – 97,598 miles
  • 2014 – 94,081 miles
  • 2013 – 89,099 miles
  • 2012 – 89,084 miles
  • 2011 – 82,422 miles
  • 2010 – 71,103 miles
  • 2009 – 59,257 miles
  • 2008 – 47,830 miles
  • 2007 – 36,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,627 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight engine oil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,627 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,627 miles
    Test number
    921826082778
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  2. Pass122,318 miles (+804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,318 miles
    Test number
    563702570764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  3. Pass121,514 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,514 miles
    Test number
    528051930920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail121,513 miles (+2,424)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,513 miles
    Test number
    990643801752
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass119,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,089 miles
    Test number
    355821330477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail119,089 miles (+2,753)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,089 miles
    Test number
    292414218036
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass116,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,336 miles
    Test number
    995327406463
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail116,336 miles (+2,768)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,336 miles
    Test number
    698275539716
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,568 miles (+2,204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,568 miles
    Test number
    367382382787
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s wheel hubs leaking oil

  10. Pass111,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    926777879536
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front drive hub seals slight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  11. Fail111,364 miles (+3,777)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    745904942651
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front drive hub seals slight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  12. Pass107,587 miles (+3,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,587 miles
    Test number
    481309235924
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass104,451 miles (+2,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,451 miles
    Test number
    942245341271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil under rear axle
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  14. Pass102,062 miles (+4,464)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    762744482701
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe over chassis . (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer seat belt buckle damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner seat belt buckle damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir , cap loose . PRS

  15. Pass97,598 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,598 miles
    Test number
    268476695478
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt buckle damaged
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt buckle damaged

  16. Fail97,598 miles (+3,517)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,598 miles
    Test number
    877086495127
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt buckle damaged
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt buckle damaged

  17. Pass94,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    908265294281
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail94,081 miles (+4,982)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    567364194247
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass89,099 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    946021113205
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail89,084 miles (+6,662)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,084 miles
    Test number
    599454082101
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSwivelling towbar swivel pin insecure (6.6.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass82,422 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,422 miles
    Test number
    286866741080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,416 miles (+11,313)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    216825841096
    • FailureCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass71,103 miles (+11,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    114646940038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass59,257 miles (+11,427)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    952316059062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,830 miles (+174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    231580668027
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Fail47,656 miles (+10,999)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,656 miles
    Test number
    423529558050
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass36,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,657 miles
    Test number
    213538657093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DU04 TXZ

Does DU04 TXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DU04 TXZ is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on DU04 TXZ?
The MOT on DU04 TXZ is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DU04 TXZ done?
DU04 TXZ was recorded at 122,627 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,592 miles a year.
Has DU04 TXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DU04 TXZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on DU04 TXZ 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 DU04 TXZ find?
DU04 TXZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member; slight engine oil leak.

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