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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LR04 HGLMOT history

LR04 HGL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 124,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LR04 HGL grey 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,120 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 HGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 HGL was last recorded at 124,120 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2012: 72,547 miles, lower than 644,670 miles on 5 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,317 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,803 miles
Average per year
5,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,120 miles
  • 2025 – 122,317 miles
  • 2024 – 119,326 miles
  • 2023 – 114,511 miles
  • 2022 – 110,288 miles
  • 2021 – 106,031 miles
  • 2020 – 103,919 miles
  • 2019 – 101,013 miles
  • 2018 – 97,159 miles
  • 2017 – 92,923 miles
  • 2016 – 87,524 miles
  • 2015 – 82,853 miles
  • 2014 – 78,999 miles
  • 2013 – 75,621 miles
  • 2012 – 72,547 miles
  • 2011 – 644,670 miles
  • 2010 – 491,168 miles
  • 2009 – 36,522 miles
  • 2008 – 26,529 miles
  • 2007 – 14,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,120 miles

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front brake discs slightly pitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,120 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,120 miles
    Test number
    156052582424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,317 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,317 miles
    Test number
    723566208061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,316 miles (+2,990)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    430654320423
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe detached from silencer assy (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass119,326 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,326 miles
    Test number
    379438313081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail119,324 miles (+4,813)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,324 miles
    Test number
    630593097596
    • MajorFront Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded near & off side (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass114,511 miles (+4,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,511 miles
    Test number
    244899914242
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel light on

  7. Pass110,288 miles (+4,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,288 miles
    Test number
    518569220921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass106,031 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,031 miles
    Test number
    523096603718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,919 miles (+2,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,919 miles
    Test number
    712239111331
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted/scored

  10. Pass101,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    508246107634
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail101,013 miles (+3,854)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    219534708144
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass97,159 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    981683189399
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail97,159 miles (+4,236)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    857509175892
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass92,923 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,923 miles
    Test number
    676778926734
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail92,923 miles (+5,399)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,923 miles
    Test number
    480623239083
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass87,524 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,524 miles
    Test number
    992446794413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail87,524 miles (+4,671)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,524 miles
    Test number
    645384120445
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass82,853 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    393417283790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt slightly frayed
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted/scored
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from steering box

  19. Fail82,853 miles (+3,854)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    905708505740
    • FailureFuel system component leaking rear engine (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt slightly frayed
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted/scored
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from steering box

  20. Pass78,999 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,999 miles
    Test number
    827884614361
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking slightly
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly perished/cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  21. Fail78,999 miles (+3,378)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,999 miles
    Test number
    787801414361
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking slightly
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly perished/cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracked
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  22. Pass75,621 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,621 miles
    Test number
    945978333306
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  23. Fail75,621 miles (+3,074)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,621 miles
    Test number
    445067033442
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  24. Fail72,547 miles7 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    449113452324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing slightly outside edge

  25. Pass72,547 miles (-572,123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    929873852360
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing slightly outside edge

  26. Pass644,670 miles (+1,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    644,670 miles
    Test number
    229049731397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass643,435 miles (+152,267)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    643,435 miles
    Test number
    347015331436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass491,168 miles (+454,646)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    491,168 miles
    Test number
    394203260182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,522 miles (+9,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,522 miles
    Test number
    773861769143
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass26,529 miles (+11,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,529 miles
    Test number
    744728448132
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass14,740 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,740 miles
    Test number
    211731177442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass14,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,633 miles
    Test number
    880720557112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail14,633 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,633 miles
    Test number
    481920057127
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about LR04 HGL

Does LR04 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR04 HGL is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR04 HGL?
The MOT on LR04 HGL is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR04 HGL done?
LR04 HGL was recorded at 124,120 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,646 miles a year.
Has LR04 HGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 HGL has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR04 HGL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR04 HGL find?
LR04 HGL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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