Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc
L4 UBVMOT history
L4 UBV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 91,938 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,243 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 UBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 UBV was last recorded at 91,938 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,845 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 93 miles
- Average per year
- 4,243 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,938 miles
- 2024 – 91,845 miles
- 2023 – 91,242 miles
- 2022 – 89,977 miles
- 2021 – 88,228 miles
- 2020 – 85,219 miles
- 2019 – 81,037 miles
- 2018 – 76,458 miles
- 2017 – 72,177 miles
- 2016 – 68,214 miles
- 2015 – 62,153 miles
- 2014 – 56,955 miles
- 2013 – 53,888 miles
- 2012 – 44,379 miles
- 2011 – 32,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,938 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,938 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 91,938 miles
- Test number
- 174954654724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,845 miles (+603)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 91,845 miles
- Test number
- 592470581405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,242 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 91,242 miles
- Test number
- 791904553920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail91,242 miles (+1,265)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,242 miles
- Test number
- 299021370867
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,977 miles (+1,749)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 89,977 miles
- Test number
- 827807781893
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass88,228 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,228 miles
- Test number
- 657876137376
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,161 miles (+2,942)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,161 miles
- Test number
- 244869352788
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link 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 Front 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 Drag link 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,219 miles (+4,182)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,219 miles
- Test number
- 427551158022
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,037 miles (+4,579)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,037 miles
- Test number
- 950371956096
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight cracking and centre treads getting close to wear indicators
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
Pass76,458 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 76,458 miles
- Test number
- 690131083858
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber lower bushes slight movement
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres centre treads low and sidewalls deteriorated/cracking
Fail76,458 miles (+4,281)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,458 miles
- Test number
- 800393102013
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber lower bushes slight movement
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres centre treads low and sidewalls deteriorated/cracking
Pass72,177 miles (+3,963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 72,177 miles
- Test number
- 296082998539
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
Pass68,214 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 68,214 miles
- Test number
- 577182636094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail68,214 miles (+6,061)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,214 miles
- Test number
- 253395643828
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass62,153 miles (+5,198)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 62,153 miles
- Test number
- 917400359770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,955 miles (+3,067)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 56,955 miles
- Test number
- 277571204366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,888 miles (+9,509)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,888 miles
- Test number
- 496771803373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail44,379 miles3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,379 miles
- Test number
- 425162032450
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass44,379 miles (+11,700)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 44,379 miles
- Test number
- 577032632324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass32,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 32,679 miles
- Test number
- 376359921388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 UBV
- Does L4 UBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 UBV is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L4 UBV?
- The MOT on L4 UBV is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 UBV done?
- L4 UBV was recorded at 91,938 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,243 miles a year.
- Has L4 UBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 UBV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L4 UBV 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 UBV find?
- L4 UBV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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