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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L4 YTVMOT history

L4 YTV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L4 YTV black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,241 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L4 YTV was last recorded at 192,241 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 4,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,467 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,774 miles
Average per year
8,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,241 miles
  • 2025 – 187,467 miles
  • 2024 – 184,541 miles
  • 2022 – 183,887 miles
  • 2021 – 182,451 miles
  • 2020 – 180,159 miles
  • 2017 – 177,200 miles
  • 2016 – 163,993 miles
  • 2015 – 151,950 miles
  • 2014 – 139,992 miles
  • 2013 – 126,278 miles
  • 2012 – 111,371 miles
  • 2011 – 95,234 miles
  • 2010 – 74,642 miles
  • 2009 – 54,102 miles
  • 2008 – 32,008 miles
  • 2007 – 20,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,241 miles
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes not clipped at front (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed os and ns (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront os and ns axle swivel seels slight leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise adjustment (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,241 miles (+4,774)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,241 miles
    Test number
    659062499282
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes not clipped at front (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed os and ns (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront os and ns axle swivel seels slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise adjustment (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,467 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    187,467 miles
    Test number
    396622226664
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail187,440 miles (+2,899)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,440 miles
    Test number
    287956377154
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.98 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass184,541 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    184,541 miles
    Test number
    401726546751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail184,521 miles (+634)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,521 miles
    Test number
    933022031269
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

  6. Pass183,887 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    183,887 miles
    Test number
    998776758741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail183,872 miles (+1,421)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,872 miles
    Test number
    283837752427
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass182,451 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,451 miles
    Test number
    253728140875
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail182,450 miles (+2,291)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,450 miles
    Test number
    401040711370
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass180,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    180,159 miles
    Test number
    304272116662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail180,159 miles (+2,959)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,159 miles
    Test number
    623909423075
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  12. Pass177,200 miles (+13,207)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    177,200 miles
    Test number
    835773943429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,993 miles (+12,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    163,993 miles
    Test number
    342776294592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass151,950 miles (+11,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,950 miles
    Test number
    698638165103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass139,992 miles (+13,714)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,992 miles
    Test number
    237011594110
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass126,278 miles (+14,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,278 miles
    Test number
    526632883197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass111,371 miles (+16,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,371 miles
    Test number
    669126482141
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass95,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,234 miles
    Test number
    668058381175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail95,234 miles (+20,592)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,234 miles
    Test number
    276166981110
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass74,642 miles (+20,540)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,642 miles
    Test number
    394473590174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,102 miles (+22,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,102 miles
    Test number
    390646499141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,008 miles (+11,119)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    960044388149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,889 miles
    Test number
    163157597132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 YTV

Does L4 YTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 YTV is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 YTV?
The MOT on L4 YTV is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 YTV done?
L4 YTV was recorded at 192,241 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 8,894 miles a year.
Has L4 YTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YTV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 YTV 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 YTV find?
L4 YTV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes not clipped at front; front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed os and ns, and 8 more.

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