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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L4 TUPMOT history

L4 TUP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 121,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L4 TUP blue 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,332 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
5,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 TUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 TUP was last recorded at 121,332 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,327 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,332 miles
  • 2025 – 115,784 miles
  • 2024 – 108,525 miles
  • 2023 – 101,668 miles
  • 2022 – 97,238 miles
  • 2021 – 92,802 miles
  • 2019 – 83,385 miles
  • 2018 – 80,152 miles
  • 2017 – 75,803 miles
  • 2016 – 70,950 miles
  • 2015 – 66,177 miles
  • 2014 – 62,747 miles
  • 2013 – 57,540 miles
  • 2012 – 50,504 miles
  • 2011 – 45,565 miles
  • 2010 – 40,969 miles
  • 2009 – 35,926 miles
  • 2008 – 29,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,332 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,332 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,332 miles
    Test number
    281040719048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,327 miles (+5,543)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,327 miles
    Test number
    647115623768
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,784 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,784 miles
    Test number
    283233240476
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,784 miles (+7,259)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,784 miles
    Test number
    960811109674
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,525 miles
    Test number
    979892688653
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush slight play

  6. Fail108,525 miles (+6,857)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,525 miles
    Test number
    416298437981
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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 Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush slight play

  7. Pass101,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,668 miles
    Test number
    940900491590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,668 miles (+4,430)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,668 miles
    Test number
    172883925072
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass97,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,238 miles
    Test number
    699225188129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail97,238 miles (+4,436)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,238 miles
    Test number
    673517234743
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,802 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    281765180174
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail92,801 miles (+9,416)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,801 miles
    Test number
    675314133740
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,385 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,385 miles
    Test number
    295145520351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,364 miles (+3,212)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,364 miles
    Test number
    600883095836
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass80,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,152 miles
    Test number
    125955299021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,152 miles (+4,349)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,152 miles
    Test number
    621052082640
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass75,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    128458628293
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail75,803 miles (+4,853)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    135292975735
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,950 miles
    Test number
    902758653603
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft uj seized

  20. Fail70,950 miles (+4,773)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,950 miles
    Test number
    691559484520
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft uj seized

  21. Pass66,177 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    937081765116
    • Note2x stone chips in zone a of windscreen

  22. Fail66,177 miles (+3,430)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    986436655163
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Note2x stone chips in zone a of windscreen

  23. Pass62,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,747 miles
    Test number
    506641884178
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail62,747 miles (+5,207)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,747 miles
    Test number
    797401384195
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass57,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    987881393174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,540 miles (+7,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    758400193188
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass50,504 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,504 miles
    Test number
    479927682154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note2x small stone chips in zone a of windscreen

  28. Fail50,504 miles (+4,939)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,504 miles
    Test number
    276377082187
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note2x small stone chips in zone a of windscreen

  29. Fail45,565 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    209967181142
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass45,565 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    285817981133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass40,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    484083880197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail40,969 miles (+5,043)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    744102080147
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  33. Pass35,926 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,926 miles
    Test number
    501563489168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass29,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,257 miles
    Test number
    473037678151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 TUP

Does L4 TUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 TUP is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 TUP?
The MOT on L4 TUP is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 TUP done?
L4 TUP was recorded at 121,332 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,244 miles a year.
Has L4 TUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 TUP has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 TUP 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 TUP find?
L4 TUP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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