Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L4 WRNMOT history
L4 WRN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,691 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 87,691 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 WRN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 WRN was last recorded at 87,691 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,647 miles · 25 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 3,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,691 miles
- 2025 – 87,284 miles
- 2024 – 87,049 miles
- 2023 – 82,504 miles
- 2022 – 76,177 miles
- 2021 – 70,639 miles
- 2020 – 65,675 miles
- 2019 – 58,483 miles
- 2018 – 51,373 miles
- 2017 – 49,223 miles
- 2016 – 46,985 miles
- 2015 – 44,432 miles
- 2014 – 40,954 miles
- 2013 – 38,487 miles
- 2012 – 33,633 miles
- 2011 – 33,527 miles
- 2010 – 29,080 miles
- 2009 – 23,124 miles
- 2008 – 17,606 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,691 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering damper bush worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,691 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 87,691 miles
- Test number
- 604856793271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail87,647 miles (+363)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,647 miles
- Test number
- 549523908911
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- 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 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass87,284 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 87,284 miles
- Test number
- 637274162273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,279 miles (+230)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,279 miles
- Test number
- 224397036561
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Steering dampener (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,049 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 87,049 miles
- Test number
- 648969160108
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,046 miles (+4,542)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,046 miles
- Test number
- 238607479235
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,504 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 82,504 miles
- Test number
- 437957808997
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Fail82,502 miles (+6,325)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,502 miles
- Test number
- 304778665112
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Pass76,177 miles (+5,538)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 76,177 miles
- Test number
- 321143627096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,639 miles (+4,964)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 70,639 miles
- Test number
- 243691194098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,675 miles (+7,192)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 65,675 miles
- Test number
- 768204933691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,483 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,483 miles
- Test number
- 837528477690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,480 miles (+7,107)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,480 miles
- Test number
- 649792376508
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,373 miles (+2,150)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 51,373 miles
- Test number
- 422793004058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,223 miles (+2,238)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,223 miles
- Test number
- 925494174614
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked & spitting
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
Pass46,985 miles (+2,553)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 46,985 miles
- Test number
- 575657949618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,432 miles (+3,478)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 44,432 miles
- Test number
- 218645075482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,954 miles (+2,467)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 40,954 miles
- Test number
- 358400674151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,487 miles (+4,854)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 38,487 miles
- Test number
- 599882673193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,633 miles (+106)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 33,633 miles
- Test number
- 415647072136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,527 miles (+4,447)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 33,527 miles
- Test number
- 688593391105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,080 miles (+5,956)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 29,080 miles
- Test number
- 271091580498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,124 miles (+5,518)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 23,124 miles
- Test number
- 711747679171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,606 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 17,606 miles
- Test number
- 644652188158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L4 WRN
- Does L4 WRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 WRN is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 WRN?
- The MOT on L4 WRN is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 WRN done?
- L4 WRN was recorded at 87,691 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
- Has L4 WRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 WRN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 WRN 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 WRN find?
- L4 WRN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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