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Land Rover Defender

Turquoise · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L4 VJHMOT history

L4 VJH is a turquoise diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L4 VJH turquoise Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,774 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VJH was last recorded at 108,774 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,547 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
1,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,774 miles
  • 2025 – 108,547 miles
  • 2024 – 107,658 miles
  • 2023 – 107,617 miles
  • 2021 – 106,145 miles
  • 2019 – 103,356 miles
  • 2018 – 100,212 miles
  • 2017 – 96,573 miles
  • 2016 – 92,806 miles
  • 2015 – 88,705 miles
  • 2013 – 88,692 miles
  • 2012 – 88,641 miles
  • 2010 – 88,211 miles
  • 2009 – 88,197 miles
  • 2008 – 87,699 miles
  • 2007 – 86,768 miles
  • 2006 – 86,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,774 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.

  • Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,774 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,774 miles
    Test number
    170222017716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,547 miles (+889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,547 miles
    Test number
    809957555258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,658 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,658 miles
    Test number
    733354481862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,617 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    105419172637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,145 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    914422936011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,356 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,356 miles
    Test number
    418010364452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,212 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,212 miles
    Test number
    817192002969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,573 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,573 miles
    Test number
    520410672535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,559 miles12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    750958617857
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Fail96,559 miles (+3,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    179420006315
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass92,806 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,806 miles
    Test number
    966209730691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,705 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,705 miles
    Test number
    735737025041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,692 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    436469923408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,641 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,641 miles
    Test number
    158842352338
    • NoteTyres perished

  15. Pass88,624 miles (+413)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    109490322097
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteBrake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOff side rear axle mounting bracket corroded

  16. Pass88,211 miles (+14)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    540658220361
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished
    • NoteBoth side steps corroded
    • NoteBrake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass88,197 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    601456789295
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  18. Fail88,197 miles (+498)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    812800189230
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  19. Pass87,699 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    383844588243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,768 miles (+171)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    693482087285
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteWater pump faulty

  21. Pass86,597 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    86,597 miles
    Test number
    141381296265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,558 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,558 miles
    Test number
    111303366204
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L4 VJH

Does L4 VJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VJH is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VJH?
The MOT on L4 VJH is valid until 17 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 VJH done?
L4 VJH was recorded at 108,774 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,116 miles a year.
Has L4 VJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VJH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on L4 VJH 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 VJH find?
L4 VJH passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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