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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L4 LROMOT history

L4 LRO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 70,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

L4 LRO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,664 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LRO was last recorded at 70,664 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,917 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,747 miles
Average per year
5,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,664 miles
  • 2024 – 65,917 miles
  • 2023 – 62,126 miles
  • 2022 – 56,808 miles
  • 2021 – 49,340 miles
  • 2020 – 44,244 miles
  • 2019 – 41,907 miles
  • 2018 – 36,212 miles
  • 2017 – 29,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,664 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,664 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    236657731611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,917 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,917 miles
    Test number
    692340101679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,916 miles (+3,790)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,916 miles
    Test number
    768207864202
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front to rear brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass62,126 miles (+5,318)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    352709267915
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass56,808 miles (+7,468)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    544907922462
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass49,340 miles (+5,096)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    715388693297
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass44,244 miles (+2,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    263887826059
    • AdvisoryAdvice drag link end dust covers split
  8. Pass41,907 miles (+5,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    115229344034
    • AdvisoryAdvice n/s +o/s rearmost draglink ends dust covers split
  9. Pass36,212 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,212 miles
    Test number
    328339341688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,831 miles
    Test number
    248887686832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear centre stop light not working

Questions about L4 LRO

Does L4 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LRO is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 LRO?
The MOT on L4 LRO is valid until 22 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 LRO done?
L4 LRO was recorded at 70,664 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
Has L4 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LRO has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 LRO 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 LRO find?
L4 LRO passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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