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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

L4 KEAMOT history

L4 KEA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L4 KEA green 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,476 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 KEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 KEA was last recorded at 71,476 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,468 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,476 miles
  • 2024 – 68,452 miles
  • 2023 – 62,274 miles
  • 2022 – 57,979 miles
  • 2021 – 54,907 miles
  • 2020 – 50,881 miles
  • 2019 – 48,139 miles
  • 2018 – 41,135 miles
  • 2017 – 36,496 miles
  • 2016 – 31,197 miles
  • 2015 – 26,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,476 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyre various cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,476 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    696330301629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,468 miles (+3,016)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,468 miles
    Test number
    214889280280
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,452 miles (+6,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    296422575396
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering has slight play at fixings/joints

  4. Pass62,274 miles (+4,295)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    799290600633
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,979 miles (+3,072)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    599435733516
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff to prop leaking

  6. Pass54,907 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    136891750965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass50,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    209400973293
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail50,881 miles (+2,742)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    770152778433
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn front panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass48,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    831868181761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,139 miles (+7,004)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    956952227335
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,135 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,135 miles
    Test number
    909489428164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,682 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,682 miles
    Test number
    515552041316
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail36,679 miles (+183)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    207686805202
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass36,496 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,496 miles
    Test number
    888020929873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre various cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront arb d bushes taped up
    • AdvisoryFront prop splines worn

  15. Fail36,495 miles (+5,298)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    134280869898
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Steering component damaged and unserviceable drag link (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre various cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront arb d bushes taped up
    • AdvisoryFront prop splines worn

  16. Pass31,197 miles (+4,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,197 miles
    Test number
    399995832304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass26,254 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,254 miles
    Test number
    867166375025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  18. Fail26,254 miles1 failure1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,254 miles
    Test number
    439675975029
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

Questions about L4 KEA

Does L4 KEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 KEA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 KEA?
The MOT on L4 KEA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 KEA done?
L4 KEA was recorded at 71,476 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
Has L4 KEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 KEA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 KEA 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 KEA find?
L4 KEA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod.

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