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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L4 DFEMOT history

L4 DFE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 101,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

L4 DFE silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
101,695 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 DFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 DFE was last recorded at 101,695 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 9,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,136 miles · 21 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
9,559 miles
Average per year
4,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,695 miles
  • 2020 – 92,136 miles
  • 2019 – 87,167 miles
  • 2017 – 82,858 miles
  • 2016 – 79,416 miles
  • 2015 – 76,467 miles
  • 2014 – 73,435 miles
  • 2013 – 70,603 miles
  • 2012 – 64,205 miles
  • 2010 – 46,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,695 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,695 miles (+9,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,695 miles
    Test number
    201127681352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,136 miles (+546)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,136 miles
    Test number
    900690886073
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside front headlamps have product on lens (mesh) but not reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels/tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

  3. Fail91,590 miles (+4,423)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    429303185641
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side, kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four

  4. Pass87,167 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    236221958916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront disks slightly warped
    • AdvisoryRear shock bushes slightly worn,chassis pitted

  5. Fail87,167 miles (+4,309)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    513085090328
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront disks slightly warped
    • AdvisoryRear shock bushes slightly worn,chassis pitted

  6. Pass82,858 miles (+3,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    191386509923
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight corrosion on brake pipe inner of chassis
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under side of vehicle

  7. Pass79,416 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,416 miles
    Test number
    606399592757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,467 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,467 miles
    Test number
    933337836861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,435 miles (+2,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,435 miles
    Test number
    779796394207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass70,603 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    580000522154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,205 miles (+17,625)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,205 miles
    Test number
    475636062179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    524320550332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 DFE

Does L4 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 DFE expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 DFE?
The MOT on L4 DFE expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 DFE done?
L4 DFE was recorded at 101,695 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 4,325 miles a year.
Has L4 DFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 DFE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L4 DFE 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 L4 DFE find?
L4 DFE passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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