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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,400 cc

L4 PVKMOT history

L4 PVK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

L4 PVK 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,657 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 PVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 PVK was last recorded at 80,657 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,621 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,036 miles
Average per year
3,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,657 miles
  • 2025 – 79,621 miles
  • 2024 – 78,534 miles
  • 2023 – 75,118 miles
  • 2022 – 72,112 miles
  • 2021 – 69,401 miles
  • 2020 – 66,758 miles
  • 2019 – 64,106 miles
  • 2018 – 61,973 miles
  • 2017 – 58,634 miles
  • 2016 – 54,638 miles
  • 2015 – 50,510 miles
  • 2014 – 45,503 miles
  • 2013 – 41,039 miles
  • 2012 – 36,568 miles
  • 2011 – 31,020 miles
  • 2010 – 24,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,657 miles
  • AdvisorySlight oil seepage rear diff

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,657 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,657 miles
    Test number
    159579145428
    • AdvisorySlight oil seepage rear diff

  2. Pass79,621 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,621 miles
    Test number
    971832325053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail79,568 miles (+1,034)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,568 miles
    Test number
    298580122269
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp loose

  4. Pass78,534 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,534 miles
    Test number
    995019302486
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail78,507 miles (+3,389)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    305580154461
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Brake fluid or oil (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,118 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    947087092378
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage

  7. Fail75,118 miles (+3,006)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    309308051229
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage

  8. Pass72,112 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    432334640852
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail72,095 miles (+2,694)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,095 miles
    Test number
    518900271685
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass69,401 miles (+67)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    504785703281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail69,334 miles (+2,576)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,334 miles
    Test number
    425146838289
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above rear differential (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass66,758 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,758 miles
    Test number
    776370471882
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear one (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Fail66,746 miles (+2,640)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    795402977912
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear one (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,106 miles (+71)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    998194536453
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  15. Fail64,035 miles (+2,062)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,035 miles
    Test number
    926323273382
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  16. Pass61,973 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    645167189021
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Fail61,969 miles (+3,335)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,969 miles
    Test number
    674320349851
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  18. Pass58,634 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,634 miles
    Test number
    305839817602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,518 miles (+3,880)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,518 miles
    Test number
    694909885965
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass54,638 miles (+4,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,638 miles
    Test number
    959799225849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,510 miles (+5,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,510 miles
    Test number
    319442115466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,503 miles (+4,464)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,503 miles
    Test number
    735112504266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNear side front tyre perished.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished.
    • NoteOff side front tyre perished,
    • NoteOff side front tyre perished.

  23. Pass41,039 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,039 miles
    Test number
    807033003244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,568 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    207037802267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,020 miles
    Test number
    477022991160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,017 miles (+6,403)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,017 miles
    Test number
    558822591173
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass24,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    123184290141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,614 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    824714290142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L4 PVK

Does L4 PVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 PVK is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 PVK?
The MOT on L4 PVK is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 PVK done?
L4 PVK was recorded at 80,657 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,484 miles a year.
Has L4 PVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 PVK has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 PVK 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 PVK find?
L4 PVK passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: slight oil seepage rear diff.

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