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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

L4 LAKMOT history

L4 LAK is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 107,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L4 LAK grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,942 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LAK was last recorded at 107,942 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,498 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,444 miles
Average per year
4,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,942 miles
  • 2025 – 105,498 miles
  • 2024 – 102,752 miles
  • 2023 – 98,614 miles
  • 2022 – 94,621 miles
  • 2021 – 92,800 miles
  • 2020 – 91,237 miles
  • 2019 – 89,411 miles
  • 2018 – 82,410 miles
  • 2017 – 73,006 miles
  • 2015 – 60,479 miles
  • 2014 – 53,066 miles
  • 2013 – 43,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,942 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,942 miles
    Test number
    767044559265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,942 miles (+2,444)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,942 miles
    Test number
    766893686885
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass105,498 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,498 miles
    Test number
    431369353025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,752 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    569743225458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,614 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,614 miles
    Test number
    372508383193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,621 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,621 miles
    Test number
    788209847582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,800 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    499295694803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,237 miles (+1,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    986549873391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass89,411 miles (+7,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    386144432434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass82,410 miles (+9,404)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    700342181505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,006 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    708691838156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,005 miles (+12,526)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    316676791806
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass60,479 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    759988863601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,305 miles (+7,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,305 miles
    Test number
    298927511244
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass53,066 miles (+9,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,066 miles
    Test number
    327106044427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass43,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    157780163288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 LAK

Does L4 LAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LAK is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 LAK?
The MOT on L4 LAK is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 LAK done?
L4 LAK was recorded at 107,942 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
Has L4 LAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LAK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 LAK 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 LAK find?
L4 LAK passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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