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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LA04 MVGMOT history

LA04 MVG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LA04 MVG green 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 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,934 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 MVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 MVG was last recorded at 82,934 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,659 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,934 miles
  • 2025 – 82,659 miles
  • 2024 – 82,145 miles
  • 2023 – 81,590 miles
  • 2022 – 80,480 miles
  • 2021 – 80,115 miles
  • 2020 – 79,558 miles
  • 2019 – 78,410 miles
  • 2018 – 74,944 miles
  • 2017 – 67,633 miles
  • 2016 – 59,264 miles
  • 2015 – 54,086 miles
  • 2014 – 47,755 miles
  • 2013 – 45,878 miles
  • 2011 – 34,009 miles
  • 2010 – 31,686 miles
  • 2008 – 23,255 miles
  • 2007 – 13,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,934 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,934 miles (+275)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    994087516702
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass82,659 miles (+514)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    454266893380
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,145 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    711797962870
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minimal (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail82,145 miles (+555)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    125875903424
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minimal (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,590 miles (+1,110)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,590 miles
    Test number
    835887652369
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside siderepeater faded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion and wear to front and rear brake discs

  6. Pass80,480 miles (+365)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,480 miles
    Test number
    375623062662
    • MinorDrag 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also upper bushing perished (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,115 miles (+557)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    517375217521
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass79,558 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    113085218742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,410 miles (+3,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,410 miles
    Test number
    896017710490
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    811187193850
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail74,944 miles (+7,311)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    426527932572
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass67,633 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    588728583718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,264 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,264 miles
    Test number
    199000856143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,086 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,086 miles
    Test number
    158846525149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,755 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,755 miles
    Test number
    705644514169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,878 miles1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    576480063283
    • DangerousRear step is hanging off
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll 4 Tyres are started to crack round the sidewall.

  17. Pass45,878 miles (+11,869)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    739820063204
    • DangerousRear step is hanging off
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll 4 Tyres are started to crack round the sidewall.

  18. Pass34,009 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,009 miles
    Test number
    536034031278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,686 miles
    Test number
    340967310487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,686 miles (+8,431)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,686 miles
    Test number
    602227410251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass23,255 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,255 miles
    Test number
    314089318210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,617 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,617 miles
    Test number
    373705817416
    • NoteBoth front h/lamps aim low [adjusted]
    • NoteN/s/f swivel housing gland weeping grease

Questions about LA04 MVG

Does LA04 MVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA04 MVG is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA04 MVG?
The MOT on LA04 MVG is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA04 MVG done?
LA04 MVG was recorded at 82,934 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has LA04 MVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 MVG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LA04 MVG 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 LA04 MVG find?
LA04 MVG passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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