Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
LB04 XMKMOT history
LB04 XMK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,058 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 153,058 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 XMK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 XMK was last recorded at 153,058 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,892 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,166 miles
- Average per year
- 6,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,058 miles
- 2024 – 151,892 miles
- 2023 – 151,339 miles
- 2022 – 150,608 miles
- 2021 – 149,858 miles
- 2020 – 146,370 miles
- 2018 – 145,800 miles
- 2017 – 144,500 miles
- 2016 – 138,281 miles
- 2015 – 131,416 miles
- 2014 – 125,650 miles
- 2013 – 119,552 miles
- 2012 – 112,768 miles
- 2011 – 103,057 miles
- 2009 – 75,033 miles
- 2008 – 59,994 miles
- 2007 – 44,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,058 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod end.
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod end.
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' Frame ball joint.
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame Ball joint.
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,058 miles (+1,166)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 153,058 miles
- Test number
- 935531953557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,892 miles (+553)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 151,892 miles
- Test number
- 682418326936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,339 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 151,339 miles
- Test number
- 125683971970
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' Frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail151,339 miles (+731)3 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,339 miles
- Test number
- 627876259534
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' Frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass150,608 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 150,608 miles
- Test number
- 520632554950
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame Ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail150,605 miles (+747)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,605 miles
- Test number
- 419003172816
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame Ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass149,858 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 149,858 miles
- Test number
- 522148796064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,857 miles (+3,487)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,857 miles
- Test number
- 412882156793
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass146,370 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 146,370 miles
- Test number
- 637154253686
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail146,370 miles (+570)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,370 miles
- Test number
- 650256736068
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass145,800 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 145,800 miles
- Test number
- 620128354906
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail145,800 miles (+1,300)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,800 miles
- Test number
- 626046491785
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass144,500 miles (+1,228)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 144,500 miles
- Test number
- 592152601665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,272 miles (+4,991)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 143,272 miles
- Test number
- 211432413911
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass138,281 miles (+6,865)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 138,281 miles
- Test number
- 251019484950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,416 miles (+3)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 131,416 miles
- Test number
- 226905675138
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking/perished
Fail131,413 miles (+5,763)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,413 miles
- Test number
- 179444575154
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking/perished
Pass125,650 miles (+6,098)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 125,650 miles
- Test number
- 827616394138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,552 miles (+6,784)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 119,552 miles
- Test number
- 886561473138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,768 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 112,768 miles
- Test number
- 536783372123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteO/S/R tyre cracking slightly
Fail112,768 miles (+9,711)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,768 miles
- Test number
- 759823072166
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteO/S/R tyre cracking slightly
Pass103,057 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 103,057 miles
- Test number
- 235835121374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail103,011 miles (+27,978)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,011 miles
- Test number
- 727382321379
- FailureFront Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass75,033 miles (+15,039)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 75,033 miles
- Test number
- 894682299283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,994 miles (+15,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 59,994 miles
- Test number
- 894007688228
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,053 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 44,053 miles
- Test number
- 630183917383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,979 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,979 miles
- Test number
- 914092117310
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteFront number plate slighty disfigured
Questions about LB04 XMK
- Does LB04 XMK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XMK is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 XMK?
- The MOT on LB04 XMK is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 XMK done?
- LB04 XMK was recorded at 153,058 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,051 miles a year.
- Has LB04 XMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 XMK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB04 XMK 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 LB04 XMK find?
- LB04 XMK passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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