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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

L4 ERUMOT history

L4 ERU is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L4 ERU black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,614 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 ERU was last recorded at 130,614 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2017: 115,000 miles, lower than 128,052 miles on 12 Oct 2016.

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
130,097 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
517 miles
Average per year
1,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,614 miles
  • 2024 – 130,097 miles
  • 2023 – 129,381 miles
  • 2022 – 129,055 miles
  • 2021 – 127,464 miles
  • 2020 – 125,896 miles
  • 2019 – 124,430 miles
  • 2018 – 122,123 miles
  • 2017 – 115,000 miles
  • 2016 – 128,052 miles
  • 2009 – 123,671 miles
  • 2008 – 113,354 miles
  • 2007 – 100,994 miles
  • 2006 – 100,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,614 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,614 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,614 miles
    Test number
    134532887285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,097 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,097 miles
    Test number
    883002887831
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail130,073 miles (+692)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    704791491107
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stuck in on position (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass129,381 miles (+326)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,381 miles
    Test number
    803833302208
    • MinorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,055 miles (+1,591)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,055 miles
    Test number
    160240254927
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,464 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,464 miles
    Test number
    663093102310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,464 miles (+1,568)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,464 miles
    Test number
    371113979443
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear linkage arm that connects nsf wheel to osf wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear linkage arm that connects nsf wheel to osf wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,896 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,896 miles
    Test number
    845811622609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,430 miles (+2,307)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,430 miles
    Test number
    938976942894
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,123 miles (+19)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,123 miles
    Test number
    650442999565
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  11. Fail122,104 miles (+7,104)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,104 miles
    Test number
    442755586741
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper blades obscuring drivers view(parking in drivers view) (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing light not working

  12. Pass115,000 miles (-13,052)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,000 miles
    Test number
    573052212164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,052 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,052 miles
    Test number
    574344636244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,671 miles (+190)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,671 miles
    Test number
    551034479293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront propshaft missing
    • NoteSteering damper has a worn bush

  15. Fail123,481 miles (+10,127)7 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,481 miles
    Test number
    350567369460
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront propshaft missing
    • NoteSteering damper has a worn bush

  16. Pass113,354 miles (+47)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    113,354 miles
    Test number
    794786158261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteNear side door stop broken
    • NoteNear side mirror cracked
    • NoteOff side door stop broken
    • NoteWash wiper switch working but loose

  17. Fail113,307 miles (+12,313)1 dangerous15 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,307 miles
    Test number
    374614158267
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteNear side door stop broken
    • NoteNear side mirror cracked
    • NoteOff side door stop broken
    • NoteWash wiper switch working but loose

  18. Pass100,994 miles (+304)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    100,994 miles
    Test number
    524269207023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  19. Fail100,690 miles (+1,654)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    462699346351
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  20. Pass99,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    99,036 miles
    Test number
    334756496461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,036 miles15 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,036 miles
    Test number
    312903796444
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteO/s/door stop insecure

Questions about L4 ERU

Does L4 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 ERU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 ERU?
The MOT on L4 ERU is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 ERU done?
L4 ERU was recorded at 130,614 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 1,655 miles a year.
Has L4 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 ERU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 ERU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 ERU find?
L4 ERU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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