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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LE04 FTTMOT history

LE04 FTT is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LE04 FTT silver 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 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
88,700 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 FTT was last recorded at 88,700 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,043 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
657 miles
Average per year
3,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,700 miles
  • 2025 – 88,043 miles
  • 2024 – 87,396 miles
  • 2023 – 86,107 miles
  • 2022 – 85,063 miles
  • 2021 – 83,913 miles
  • 2020 – 82,950 miles
  • 2019 – 80,027 miles
  • 2018 – 75,658 miles
  • 2017 – 72,021 miles
  • 2016 – 69,568 miles
  • 2015 – 67,385 miles
  • 2014 – 65,402 miles
  • 2013 – 59,754 miles
  • 2012 – 53,476 miles
  • 2011 – 42,890 miles
  • 2010 – 40,568 miles
  • 2009 – 37,018 miles
  • 2008 – 32,761 miles
  • 2007 – 26,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    88,700 miles
    Test number
    396923451224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,700 miles (+657)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,700 miles
    Test number
    142086046278
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    239539802337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail88,043 miles (+647)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    792233519555
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass87,396 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    457384141427
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail87,396 miles (+1,289)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    691549098225
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass86,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    125559556463
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear ball joint dust cover above rear differential deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail86,107 miles (+1,044)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,107 miles
    Test number
    199777024350
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear ball joint dust cover above rear differential deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,063 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,063 miles
    Test number
    548073493946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Fail85,062 miles (+1,149)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,062 miles
    Test number
    831892802346
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass83,913 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,913 miles
    Test number
    997154520781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Fail83,913 miles (+963)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,913 miles
    Test number
    384454034126
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass82,950 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    233241135396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Fail82,948 miles (+2,921)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    513986410779
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  15. Pass80,027 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,027 miles
    Test number
    788587968929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,658 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    577134778115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,021 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,021 miles
    Test number
    573536200557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,568 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,568 miles
    Test number
    197400228878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,385 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,385 miles
    Test number
    649300975171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,402 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    849979764108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,754 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,754 miles
    Test number
    848650453151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,476 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    165390372167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  23. Pass53,476 miles (+10,586)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    358200772181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,890 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,890 miles
    Test number
    255841871454
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  25. Fail42,890 miles (+2,322)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,890 miles
    Test number
    666421171194
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  26. Pass40,568 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,568 miles
    Test number
    782917780124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,018 miles (+4,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    211908399459
    • NoteRear belts not tested

  28. Pass32,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,761 miles
    Test number
    371207908238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,761 miles (+6,421)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,761 miles
    Test number
    872417408278
    • Repaired at testPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • Repaired at testPower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  30. Pass26,340 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,340 miles
    Test number
    250131617257
    • NoteO/s/f tracktor joint weeping
    • NoteSteering box damp,weeping fluid

Questions about LE04 FTT

Does LE04 FTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 FTT is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FTT?
The MOT on LE04 FTT is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 FTT done?
LE04 FTT was recorded at 88,700 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,247 miles a year.
Has LE04 FTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FTT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 FTT 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 LE04 FTT find?
LE04 FTT passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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