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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LL04 GZZMOT history

LL04 GZZ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LL04 GZZ green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,054 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 GZZ
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
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 GZZ was last recorded at 147,054 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,554 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,500 miles
Average per year
6,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,054 miles
  • 2025 – 145,554 miles
  • 2024 – 142,987 miles
  • 2023 – 138,693 miles
  • 2022 – 135,176 miles
  • 2021 – 130,768 miles
  • 2020 – 128,168 miles
  • 2019 – 124,756 miles
  • 2018 – 120,394 miles
  • 2017 – 115,257 miles
  • 2016 – 109,746 miles
  • 2015 – 102,753 miles
  • 2014 – 93,368 miles
  • 2013 – 82,742 miles
  • 2012 – 73,203 miles
  • 2011 – 66,044 miles
  • 2010 – 59,562 miles
  • 2009 – 51,029 miles
  • 2008 – 38,254 miles
  • 2007 – 29,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,054 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTransfer box mount/bush damaged

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play All 3

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Door has corrosion on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,054 miles (+1,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,054 miles
    Test number
    402059857297
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransfer box mount/bush damaged
  2. Pass145,554 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,554 miles
    Test number
    346535067227
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play All 3 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail145,554 miles (+5)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,554 miles
    Test number
    114901895097
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired Fractured (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play All 3 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail145,549 miles (+2,562)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,549 miles
    Test number
    653882161073
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm 2nd row (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass142,987 miles (+4,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,987 miles
    Test number
    291951969827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. Pass138,693 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,693 miles
    Test number
    382995044594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,692 miles (+3,516)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,692 miles
    Test number
    821386245520
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  8. Pass135,176 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,176 miles
    Test number
    833192265623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Door has corrosion on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper does not work
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  9. Fail135,170 miles (+4,402)1 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,170 miles
    Test number
    120630694470
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Door has corrosion on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper does not work
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  10. Pass130,768 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,768 miles
    Test number
    579725154005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,168 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    732204756280
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. Fail128,166 miles (+3,410)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,166 miles
    Test number
    465664347423
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  13. Pass124,756 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    122847249384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,394 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,394 miles
    Test number
    123210355833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,257 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    672477071256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,746 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,746 miles
    Test number
    572938177984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,753 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,753 miles
    Test number
    507062225285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,368 miles (+10,626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    297266124207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,742 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,742 miles
    Test number
    979392933257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,203 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,203 miles
    Test number
    196978122256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,044 miles
    Test number
    209130131255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,035 miles (+6,473)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,035 miles
    Test number
    345480331218
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  23. Pass59,562 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,562 miles
    Test number
    143284220240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,029 miles (+12,775)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    681282629237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,254 miles (+9,207)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,254 miles
    Test number
    294821638227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,047 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,047 miles
    Test number
    162095147144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LL04 GZZ

Does LL04 GZZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 GZZ is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 GZZ?
The MOT on LL04 GZZ is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 GZZ done?
LL04 GZZ was recorded at 147,054 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,122 miles a year.
Has LL04 GZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 GZZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 GZZ 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 LL04 GZZ find?
LL04 GZZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; transfer box mount/bush damaged.

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