Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
LE04 FYVMOT history
LE04 FYV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 43,966 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 43,966 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,615 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE04 FYV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE04 FYV was last recorded at 43,966 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 40,354 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,612 miles
- Average per year
- 1,615 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,966 miles
- 2025 – 40,354 miles
- 2024 – 35,977 miles
- 2023 – 33,828 miles
- 2022 – 33,030 miles
- 2021 – 32,857 miles
- 2020 – 32,061 miles
- 2019 – 31,617 miles
- 2018 – 31,011 miles
- 2017 – 30,481 miles
- 2016 – 28,990 miles
- 2015 – 28,348 miles
- 2014 – 27,745 miles
- 2013 – 25,956 miles
- 2012 – 24,860 miles
- 2011 – 23,576 miles
- 2010 – 20,738 miles
- 2009 – 17,525 miles
- 2008 – 15,788 miles
- 2007 – 12,850 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,966 miles
- AdvisoryFront diff seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,966 miles (+3,612)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 43,966 miles
- Test number
- 751646721500
- AdvisoryFront diff seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass40,354 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 40,354 miles
- Test number
- 627782914211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail40,354 miles (+4,377)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,354 miles
- Test number
- 566658612005
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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 Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass35,977 miles (+2,149)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 35,977 miles
- Test number
- 207817322262
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass33,828 miles (+798)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 33,828 miles
- Test number
- 640439816216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured inc side (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured inc side (4.4.3 (a))
Pass33,030 miles (+54)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 33,030 miles
- Test number
- 978208748036
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail32,976 miles (+119)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,976 miles
- Test number
- 753531418678
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass32,857 miles (+796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 32,857 miles
- Test number
- 103187777423
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass32,061 miles (+64)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 32,061 miles
- Test number
- 470430470504
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail31,997 miles (+380)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,997 miles
- Test number
- 639425513622
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass31,617 miles (+606)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 31,617 miles
- Test number
- 526329538724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,011 miles (+530)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 31,011 miles
- Test number
- 502624676196
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Pass30,481 miles (+1,491)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 30,481 miles
- Test number
- 279243740875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,990 miles (+642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 28,990 miles
- Test number
- 879321030227
- AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
Pass28,348 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 28,348 miles
- Test number
- 217012015298
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail28,348 miles (+603)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,348 miles
- Test number
- 305622315416
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass27,745 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 27,745 miles
- Test number
- 657094684173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Fail27,745 miles (+1,789)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,745 miles
- Test number
- 979803684109
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Pass25,956 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 25,956 miles
- Test number
- 508148163118
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail25,956 miles (+1,096)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,956 miles
- Test number
- 457418863190
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass24,860 miles (+1,284)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 24,860 miles
- Test number
- 619419672119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,576 miles (+2,838)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 23,576 miles
- Test number
- 257846781143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,738 miles (+3,213)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 20,738 miles
- Test number
- 330275770136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,525 miles (+1,737)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 17,525 miles
- Test number
- 220876179110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,788 miles (+2,938)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 15,788 miles
- Test number
- 991708978152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 12,850 miles
- Test number
- 454597177166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,850 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,850 miles
- Test number
- 752577877168
- Repaired at testHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about LE04 FYV
- Does LE04 FYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 FYV is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE04 FYV?
- The MOT on LE04 FYV is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE04 FYV done?
- LE04 FYV was recorded at 43,966 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,615 miles a year.
- Has LE04 FYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE04 FYV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE04 FYV 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 FYV find?
- LE04 FYV passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front diff seals leaking; nearside front coil spring corroded and offside front; nearside rear coil spring corroded and offside rear.
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