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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

MR 4MOT history

MR 4 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MR 4 black 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,819 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MR 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MR 4 was last recorded at 88,819 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2010: 15,296 miles, lower than 19,433 miles on 21 Sept 2009.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,612 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,207 miles
Average per year
4,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,819 miles
  • 2025 – 84,612 miles
  • 2024 – 80,712 miles
  • 2023 – 78,116 miles
  • 2022 – 74,354 miles
  • 2021 – 72,162 miles
  • 2020 – 70,075 miles
  • 2019 – 66,747 miles
  • 2018 – 64,971 miles
  • 2017 – 61,773 miles
  • 2016 – 59,285 miles
  • 2015 – 54,181 miles
  • 2014 – 48,312 miles
  • 2013 – 42,922 miles
  • 2012 – 36,038 miles
  • 2010 – 15,296 miles
  • 2009 – 19,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,819 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    145055918549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,819 miles (+4,207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    758182171655
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass84,612 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,612 miles
    Test number
    699509390596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,712 miles (+2,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,712 miles
    Test number
    740154302538
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately Steering drop arm ball joint slightly worn (2.1.3 (f) (i))
  5. Pass78,116 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,116 miles
    Test number
    460454993880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,354 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,354 miles
    Test number
    113870446725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,162 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,162 miles
    Test number
    932447945063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,075 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,075 miles
    Test number
    810879351161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,747 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,747 miles
    Test number
    648079996727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,971 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,971 miles
    Test number
    832663677305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,773 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    233208672120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,285 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    388910784165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,181 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,181 miles
    Test number
    285056215284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,312 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    258804724255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,922 miles (+6,884)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    357168323284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,038 miles (+20,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    306725632479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,296 miles (-4,137)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,296 miles
    Test number
    563955140260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,433 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,433 miles
    Test number
    102504669243
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp is fitted but not working.
    • NoteReplacement rear number plate has been fitted over the original.
  19. Fail19,433 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,433 miles
    Test number
    454164969226
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Questions about MR 4

What vehicle is registration MR 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MR 4 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Sept 2006. 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 MR 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MR 4 is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on MR 4?
The MOT on MR 4 is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MR 4 done?
MR 4 was recorded at 88,819 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,107 miles a year.
Has MR 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MR 4 has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on MR 4 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MR 4 find?
MR 4 passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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