Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
X4 GVAMOT history
X4 GVA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 122,071 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X4 GVA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 13 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X4 GVA was last recorded at 122,071 miles on 7 May 2026, 5,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Nov 2016: 83,572 miles, lower than 87,859 miles on 16 Nov 2015.
- 9 Nov 2017: 80,585 miles, lower than 83,572 miles on 15 Nov 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 116,182 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,889 miles
- Average per year
- 4,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,071 miles
- 2024 – 116,182 miles
- 2023 – 115,257 miles
- 2022 – 113,462 miles
- 2021 – 110,899 miles
- 2020 – 106,978 miles
- 2018 – 93,594 miles
- 2017 – 87,617 miles
- 2016 – 83,572 miles
- 2015 – 87,859 miles
- 2014 – 75,860 miles
- 2013 – 70,141 miles
- 2012 – 64,163 miles
- 2011 – 57,808 miles
- 2010 – 53,537 miles
- 2009 – 49,176 miles
- 2008 – 46,093 miles
- 2007 – 42,240 miles
- 2006 – 34,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,071 miles
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corrosion generally all over needs treating (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,071 miles (+5,889)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 122,071 miles
- Test number
- 412650361596
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corrosion generally all over needs treating (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass116,182 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 116,182 miles
- Test number
- 280614282221
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEntire underside heavily corroded and undersealed
Fail116,180 miles (+923)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,180 miles
- Test number
- 630705382899
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing A arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEntire underside heavily corroded and undersealed
Pass115,257 miles (+1,795)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 115,257 miles
- Test number
- 521058777190
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side covered in heavy under seal
Pass113,462 miles (+2,563)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 113,462 miles
- Test number
- 169449540143
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody & suspension corrosion
Pass110,899 miles (+57)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 110,899 miles
- Test number
- 425309582075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail110,842 miles (+3,864)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,842 miles
- Test number
- 904039960916
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass106,978 miles (+28)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 106,978 miles
- Test number
- 684741846440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant none in
Fail106,950 miles (+13,356)4 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,950 miles
- Test number
- 535753136633
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Pad coming of metal backing
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing Stork missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing Stork missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant none in
Pass93,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 93,594 miles
- Test number
- 585542693119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,594 miles (+5,977)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,594 miles
- Test number
- 266464461025
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass87,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 87,617 miles
- Test number
- 784474503316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,585 miles (-2,987)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 80,585 miles
- Test number
- 596958236829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,572 miles (-4,287)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 83,572 miles
- Test number
- 259480297853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 87,859 miles
- Test number
- 907809103931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,859 miles (+11,999)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,859 miles
- Test number
- 303757180686
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail75,860 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,860 miles
- Test number
- 105647414338
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass75,860 miles (+5,719)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,860 miles
- Test number
- 606617214373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,141 miles (+5,978)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 70,141 miles
- Test number
- 256801713366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 64,163 miles
- Test number
- 105153402382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,155 miles (+6,347)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,155 miles
- Test number
- 417453502399
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass57,808 miles (+4,271)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,808 miles
- Test number
- 268822911328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,537 miles (+4,361)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 53,537 miles
- Test number
- 531058090212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,176 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 49,176 miles
- Test number
- 384826189227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,159 miles (+3,066)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,159 miles
- Test number
- 373835589281
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,093 miles (+3,853)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 46,093 miles
- Test number
- 482799908327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,240 miles (+8,126)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 42,240 miles
- Test number
- 803376897230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 34,114 miles
- Test number
- 434662716373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X4 GVA
- Does X4 GVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 GVA is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X4 GVA?
- The MOT on X4 GVA is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X4 GVA done?
- X4 GVA was recorded at 122,071 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,512 miles a year.
- Has X4 GVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X4 GVA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on X4 GVA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X4 GVA find?
- X4 GVA passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corrosion generally all over needs treating.
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