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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

T4 GHNMOT history

T4 GHN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 306,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
306,853 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 GHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 GHN was last recorded at 306,853 miles on 8 May 2026, 4,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
302,140 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,713 miles
Average per year
16,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 306,853 miles
  • 2025 – 302,140 miles
  • 2023 – 284,969 miles
  • 2022 – 267,661 miles
  • 2021 – 255,855 miles
  • 2020 – 242,811 miles
  • 2019 – 228,473 miles
  • 2018 – 208,395 miles
  • 2017 – 184,751 miles
  • 2016 – 178,307 miles
  • 2015 – 171,171 miles
  • 2013 – 155,119 miles
  • 2012 – 114,705 miles
  • 2011 – 71,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,853 miles
  • MinorOffside Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass306,853 miles (+4,713)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    306,853 miles
    Test number
    263054283805
    • MinorOffside Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass302,140 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    302,140 miles
    Test number
    685516923056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail302,118 miles (+17,149)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,118 miles
    Test number
    754305817884
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Suspension locking device missing ball joint above axle (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass284,969 miles (+17,308)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    284,969 miles
    Test number
    935635221710
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass267,661 miles (+164)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    267,661 miles
    Test number
    908654810681
    • DangerousRadiator fan cover missing
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail267,497 miles (+11,642)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,497 miles
    Test number
    884865992711
    • DangerousRadiator fan cover missing
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass255,855 miles (+13,044)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    255,855 miles
    Test number
    928203864093
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering swivel joint slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering swivel joint slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  8. Pass242,811 miles (+14,338)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    242,811 miles
    Test number
    652302091680
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering swivel joint slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  9. Pass228,473 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    228,473 miles
    Test number
    163955952979
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has play and noisy

  10. Fail228,463 miles (+20,068)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,463 miles
    Test number
    545818331952
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has play and noisy

  11. Pass208,395 miles (+23,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    208,395 miles
    Test number
    423690004826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass184,751 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    184,751 miles
    Test number
    510335506189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass178,307 miles (+7,136)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    178,307 miles
    Test number
    399102754927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass171,171 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    171,171 miles
    Test number
    684143126018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail171,168 miles (+16,049)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,168 miles
    Test number
    161199607691
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass155,119 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    155,119 miles
    Test number
    669345543340
    • NoteEngine fault light on

  17. Fail155,119 miles (+40,414)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,119 miles
    Test number
    738345443379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine fault light on

  18. Pass114,705 miles (+43,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    114,705 miles
    Test number
    859165032328
    • NoteOffside door mirror cracked

  19. Pass71,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    839147251356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 GHN

Does T4 GHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 GHN is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 GHN?
The MOT on T4 GHN is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 GHN done?
T4 GHN was recorded at 306,853 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 16,383 miles a year.
Has T4 GHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 GHN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 GHN 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 T4 GHN find?
T4 GHN passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside upper drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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