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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LR04 MAXMOT history

LR04 MAX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LR04 MAX black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,890 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 MAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 MAX was last recorded at 95,890 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 6,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,943 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,947 miles
Average per year
7,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,890 miles
  • 2025 – 88,943 miles
  • 2024 – 79,279 miles
  • 2023 – 72,037 miles
  • 2022 – 66,760 miles
  • 2021 – 63,807 miles
  • 2019 – 57,577 miles
  • 2018 – 48,817 miles
  • 2017 – 35,315 miles
  • 2016 – 21,564 miles
  • 2015 – 11,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,890 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,890 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,890 miles
    Test number
    799685915263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    224087284878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,943 miles (+9,664)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    142815095797
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass79,279 miles (+7,242)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,279 miles
    Test number
    404310193353
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,037 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    300021666202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,760 miles
    Test number
    991128849443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,760 miles (+2,953)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,760 miles
    Test number
    595057938676
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass63,807 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    719279135628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,577 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    259476053704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,817 miles (+13,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,817 miles
    Test number
    203343327454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s.front seat belt webbing.

  11. Pass35,315 miles (+13,751)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,315 miles
    Test number
    353704033985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,564 miles (+9,729)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,564 miles
    Test number
    424708681679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,835 miles (+777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    11,835 miles
    Test number
    768570345135
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass11,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,058 miles
    Test number
    346007755018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 MAX

Does LR04 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR04 MAX is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR04 MAX?
The MOT on LR04 MAX is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR04 MAX done?
LR04 MAX was recorded at 95,890 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,622 miles a year.
Has LR04 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 MAX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR04 MAX 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 LR04 MAX find?
LR04 MAX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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