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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L4 LURMOT history

L4 LUR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L4 LUR 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 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
135,530 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LUR was last recorded at 135,530 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,398 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,132 miles
Average per year
6,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,530 miles
  • 2025 – 134,398 miles
  • 2024 – 132,919 miles
  • 2023 – 125,381 miles
  • 2022 – 114,802 miles
  • 2021 – 104,798 miles
  • 2020 – 97,579 miles
  • 2019 – 88,458 miles
  • 2018 – 78,530 miles
  • 2017 – 72,908 miles
  • 2016 – 67,896 miles
  • 2015 – 63,156 miles
  • 2013 – 56,767 miles
  • 2012 – 50,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,530 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded both front both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear fog lamp lense fading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,530 miles (+1,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    135,530 miles
    Test number
    499915589227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass134,398 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,398 miles
    Test number
    565454232619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,919 miles (+7,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,919 miles
    Test number
    814193120447
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,381 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,381 miles
    Test number
    970410850673
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp lense fading

  5. Fail125,335 miles (+10,533)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,335 miles
    Test number
    775206765069
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp lense fading

  6. Pass114,802 miles (+10,004)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,802 miles
    Test number
    291756202824
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,798 miles (+7,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,798 miles
    Test number
    675956837671
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,579 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    618145752544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,578 miles (+9,120)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,578 miles
    Test number
    302822837045
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,458 miles (+9)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,458 miles
    Test number
    825122096863
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine squeal tensioner and belt area
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over underside of vehicle

  11. Fail88,449 miles (+9,919)1 dangerous4 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,449 miles
    Test number
    869723872952
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine squeal tensioner and belt area
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over underside of vehicle

  12. Pass78,530 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    293014796120
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryAll tyre side walls perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail78,522 miles (+5,614)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    100890867076
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryAll tyre side walls perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass72,908 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,908 miles
    Test number
    823314864225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens discoloured (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perished and cracked around tread and sidewalls

  15. Fail72,863 miles (+4,967)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    565600438863
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens discoloured (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perished and cracked around tread and sidewalls

  16. Pass67,896 miles (+46)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    758806632771
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront differential pinion seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall and tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Fail67,850 miles (+4,694)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    473386807291
    • FailureFront Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureFront Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront differential pinion seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall and tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  18. Pass63,156 miles (+6,389)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    145752225487
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass56,767 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,767 miles
    Test number
    307610483406
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise rear discs corroded

  20. Fail76,766 miles (+26,154)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    848330983239
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise rear discs corroded

  21. Pass50,612 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,612 miles
    Test number
    938315572243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail50,612 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,612 miles
    Test number
    378015772479
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L4 LUR

Does L4 LUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LUR is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 LUR?
The MOT on L4 LUR is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 LUR done?
L4 LUR was recorded at 135,530 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,048 miles a year.
Has L4 LUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LUR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 LUR 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 LUR find?
L4 LUR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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