Land Rover Defender
Orange · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
G4 CTWMOT history
G4 CTW is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,227 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 71,227 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G4 CTW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 13 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G4 CTW was last recorded at 71,227 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Aug 2017: 29,328 miles, lower than 207,719 miles on 8 Aug 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 71,205 miles · 16 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 3,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,227 miles
- 2025 – 67,253 miles
- 2024 – 63,764 miles
- 2023 – 61,221 miles
- 2022 – 56,535 miles
- 2021 – 53,822 miles
- 2020 – 51,635 miles
- 2019 – 47,639 miles
- 2018 – 38,751 miles
- 2017 – 29,328 miles
- 2016 – 207,719 miles
- 2015 – 13,113 miles
- 2014 – 7,939 miles
- 2013 – 3,401 miles
- 2012 – 2,469 miles
- 2010 – 2,453 miles
- 2009 – 2,225 miles
- 2008 – 2,076 miles
- 2007 – 1,638 miles
- 2006 – 109 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,227 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on trailing arm have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on trailing arm have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Only one rear seat fitted unable to carry out full seat belt check
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,227 miles (+22)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 71,227 miles
- Test number
- 535230005881
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on trailing arm have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on trailing arm have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,205 miles (+3,952)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,205 miles
- Test number
- 773471626975
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on trailing arm have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on trailing arm have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,253 miles (+3,489)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 67,253 miles
- Test number
- 986732060296
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play diff flange has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,764 miles (+26)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 63,764 miles
- Test number
- 830078103558
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail63,738 miles (+2,517)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,738 miles
- Test number
- 540999475800
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,221 miles (+4,686)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 61,221 miles
- Test number
- 747132298711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap broken
Pass56,535 miles (+2,713)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 56,535 miles
- Test number
- 661583893618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub as a slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub as a slight oil leak
Pass53,822 miles (+2,187)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 53,822 miles
- Test number
- 952018137859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOnly one rear seat fitted unable to carry out full seat belt check
Pass51,635 miles (+3,996)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 51,635 miles
- Test number
- 732881524945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOnly one rear seat fitted unable to carry out full seat belt check
Pass47,639 miles (+8,888)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 47,639 miles
- Test number
- 680773516421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOnly one rear seat fitted unable to carry out full seat belt check
Pass38,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 38,751 miles
- Test number
- 632136439982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,751 miles (+9,423)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,751 miles
- Test number
- 374073570000
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass29,328 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 29,328 miles
- Test number
- 216188827597
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail29,328 miles (-178,391)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,328 miles
- Test number
- 841023313779
- FailureNearside Front 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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass207,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 207,719 miles
- Test number
- 955205059741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail207,719 miles (+194,606)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,719 miles
- Test number
- 362063418911
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass13,113 miles (+5,174)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 13,113 miles
- Test number
- 879778615240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,939 miles (+4,538)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 7,939 miles
- Test number
- 916967944177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,401 miles (+932)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 3,401 miles
- Test number
- 738095853138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,469 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 2,469 miles
- Test number
- 296559612045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,453 miles (+228)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 2,453 miles
- Test number
- 692000900253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,225 miles (+149)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 2,225 miles
- Test number
- 232960279466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,076 miles (+438)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 2,076 miles
- Test number
- 100909518157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,638 miles (+1,529)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 1,638 miles
- Test number
- 200794447496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 109 miles
- Test number
- 102127766471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G4 CTW
- Does G4 CTW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G4 CTW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G4 CTW?
- The MOT on G4 CTW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G4 CTW done?
- G4 CTW was recorded at 71,227 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,483 miles a year.
- Has G4 CTW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G4 CTW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on G4 CTW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on G4 CTW find?
- G4 CTW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on trailing arm have slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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