Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,395 cc
LS04 FNNMOT history
LS04 FNN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 273,057 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 273,057 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 10,924 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 FNN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 FNN was last recorded at 273,057 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 265,737 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,320 miles
- Average per year
- 10,924 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 273,057 miles
- 2025 – 265,737 miles
- 2024 – 256,723 miles
- 2022 – 242,827 miles
- 2020 – 215,562 miles
- 2019 – 194,490 miles
- 2018 – 177,596 miles
- 2017 – 158,463 miles
- 2016 – 136,433 miles
- 2015 – 130,030 miles
- 2014 – 121,066 miles
- 2013 – 106,752 miles
- 2012 – 97,430 miles
- 2011 – 90,921 miles
- 2010 – 85,309 miles
- 2009 – 81,027 miles
- 2008 – 79,205 miles
- 2007 – 69,256 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass273,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central exhaust fouling prop on hanger
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass273,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 273,057 miles
- Test number
- 592270276813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail273,057 miles (+7,320)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,057 miles
- Test number
- 167661351774
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass265,737 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 265,737 miles
- Test number
- 297604072797
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail265,737 miles (+9,014)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,737 miles
- Test number
- 424205508062
- MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure central (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass256,723 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 256,723 miles
- Test number
- 697379374696
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail256,723 miles (+13,896)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,723 miles
- Test number
- 574893039202
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted locating pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass242,827 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 242,827 miles
- Test number
- 466662705837
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases conection (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer rigger - corrosion present
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail242,827 miles (+14,584)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,827 miles
- Test number
- 555308970044
- DangerousOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bolt loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases conection (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer rigger - corrosion present
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass228,243 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 228,243 miles
- Test number
- 984776516937
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust fouling prop on hanger
Fail228,242 miles (+12,680)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,242 miles
- Test number
- 348667557614
- DangerousSteering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high lamp abit loose (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low lamp abit loose (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust fouling prop on hanger
Pass215,562 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 215,562 miles
- Test number
- 571579404354
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear damper (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Swivel seal slightly damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail215,562 miles (+21,072)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,562 miles
- Test number
- 280472518973
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear damper (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Swivel seal slightly damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,490 miles (+16,894)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 194,490 miles
- Test number
- 747033749703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,596 miles (+19,133)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 177,596 miles
- Test number
- 216427232964
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,463 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 158,463 miles
- Test number
- 927376256883
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront diff appears to be leaking
- AdvisorySteering damper has slight play in bush
Fail158,463 miles (+22,030)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,463 miles
- Test number
- 518802456696
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront diff appears to be leaking
- AdvisorySteering damper has slight play in bush
Pass136,433 miles (+6,403)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 136,433 miles
- Test number
- 902298968094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 130,030 miles
- Test number
- 702360263452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,030 miles (+8,964)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,030 miles
- Test number
- 486656128514
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass121,066 miles (+14,314)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 121,066 miles
- Test number
- 428674724228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,752 miles (+9,322)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 106,752 miles
- Test number
- 655137913240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,430 miles (+6,509)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 97,430 miles
- Test number
- 325657112480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,921 miles (+1,803)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 90,921 miles
- Test number
- 905354741288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,118 miles (+3,809)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 89,118 miles
- Test number
- 975921941089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,309 miles (+4,282)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 85,309 miles
- Test number
- 190452540019
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass81,027 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 81,027 miles
- Test number
- 270860759031
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail81,027 miles (+1,822)5 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,027 miles
- Test number
- 651610859090
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass79,205 miles (+9,949)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 79,205 miles
- Test number
- 843129888195
- NoteBoth tracktor joints weeping
Pass69,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 69,256 miles
- Test number
- 712144747102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,256 miles1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,256 miles
- Test number
- 660462247153
- DangerousAnti slip pad missing from clutch pedal
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LS04 FNN
- Does LS04 FNN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 FNN is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 FNN?
- The MOT on LS04 FNN is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS04 FNN done?
- LS04 FNN was recorded at 273,057 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 10,924 miles a year.
- Has LS04 FNN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 FNN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS04 FNN 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 LS04 FNN find?
- LS04 FNN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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