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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

MPE 4MOT history

MPE 4 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 21,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MPE 4 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
21,958 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MPE 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MPE 4 was last recorded at 21,958 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,224 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
734 miles
Average per year
1,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,958 miles
  • 2025 – 21,224 miles
  • 2023 – 20,661 miles
  • 2022 – 20,294 miles
  • 2021 – 18,730 miles
  • 2020 – 17,313 miles
  • 2019 – 15,982 miles
  • 2018 – 12,938 miles
  • 2017 – 12,068 miles
  • 2016 – 10,225 miles
  • 2015 – 9,735 miles
  • 2014 – 7,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coil spring corroded All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,958 miles (+734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    21,958 miles
    Test number
    402528204328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass21,224 miles (+563)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    21,224 miles
    Test number
    531801331913
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass20,661 miles (+367)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    20,661 miles
    Test number
    798680708632
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels seals leaking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass20,294 miles (+1,564)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    20,294 miles
    Test number
    717629788991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass18,730 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    18,730 miles
    Test number
    418064376647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,313 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    17,313 miles
    Test number
    136809797091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,982 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    15,982 miles
    Test number
    191904026309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    12,938 miles
    Test number
    413776353443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail12,938 miles (+870)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,938 miles
    Test number
    158849260061
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  10. Pass12,068 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    12,068 miles
    Test number
    105455274032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,225 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,225 miles
    Test number
    288724810464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,735 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    9,735 miles
    Test number
    397930415171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    7,453 miles
    Test number
    386779554004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MPE 4

What vehicle is registration MPE 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MPE 4 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jan 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MPE 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MPE 4 is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on MPE 4?
The MOT on MPE 4 is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MPE 4 done?
MPE 4 was recorded at 21,958 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,219 miles a year.
Has MPE 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MPE 4 has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on MPE 4 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 MPE 4 find?
MPE 4 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle, and 2 more.

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