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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LM04 BATMOT history

LM04 BAT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LM04 BAT blue 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,771 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 BAT
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
13 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 BAT was last recorded at 90,771 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,728 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
3,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,771 miles
  • 2024 – 88,988 miles
  • 2023 – 87,667 miles
  • 2022 – 86,487 miles
  • 2021 – 85,983 miles
  • 2020 – 85,566 miles
  • 2019 – 85,258 miles
  • 2018 – 83,862 miles
  • 2017 – 81,529 miles
  • 2016 – 79,002 miles
  • 2015 – 33,269 miles
  • 2014 – 71,803 miles
  • 2013 – 66,605 miles
  • 2012 – 60,479 miles
  • 2011 – 55,698 miles
  • 2010 – 43,604 miles
  • 2009 – 33,606 miles
  • 2008 – 33,340 miles
  • 2007 – 29,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,771 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,771 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    144826116438
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail90,728 miles (+1,740)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,728 miles
    Test number
    208660256823
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass88,988 miles (+1,321)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    632124833332
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,667 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,667 miles
    Test number
    381886021430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,487 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,487 miles
    Test number
    463607976934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,983 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,983 miles
    Test number
    730319659467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,566 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    911406931969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,258 miles (+1,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    328666013920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

  9. Pass83,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    919868236592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking

  10. Fail83,862 miles (+2,333)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    111265597221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking

  11. Pass81,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    103926540284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,529 miles (+2,527)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    434597715289
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass79,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,002 miles
    Test number
    558262829052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shock absorber retaining washer corroded(bottom)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower shock absorber retaining washer corroded(upper)

  14. Fail78,984 miles (+45,715)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    311461064024
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm outer joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shock absorber retaining washer corroded(bottom)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower shock absorber retaining washer corroded(upper)

  15. Pass33,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,269 miles
    Test number
    112309651237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass74,504 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    834418387855
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass71,803 miles (+5,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,803 miles
    Test number
    416489634333
    • NoteEmissions to clean to detect

  18. Pass66,605 miles (+6,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    849806823389
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass60,479 miles (+4,781)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    937342632395
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding/deteriorating.
    • NoteSlight uneveness in rear brakes.

  20. Pass55,698 miles (+12,094)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,698 miles
    Test number
    238986231396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/r tyre wall not to chords .

  21. Pass43,604 miles (+5,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,604 miles
    Test number
    434160450465
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking.
    • NoteNsr tyre cracking.

  22. Pass37,755 miles (+4,149)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,755 miles
    Test number
    164475900404
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight oil leak o/s/f swivel housing.

  23. Pass33,606 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    242916029089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,340 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,340 miles
    Test number
    494226188156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,039 miles
    Test number
    134087807172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 BAT

Does LM04 BAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 BAT is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM04 BAT?
The MOT on LM04 BAT is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 BAT done?
LM04 BAT was recorded at 90,771 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
Has LM04 BAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 BAT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM04 BAT 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 LM04 BAT find?
LM04 BAT passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.

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