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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

X4 NCDMOT history

X4 NCD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

X4 NCD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
111,095 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 NCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 NCD was last recorded at 111,095 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2025: 109,166 miles, lower than 130,092 miles on 17 Jan 2024.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,095 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,095 miles
  • 2025 – 109,166 miles
  • 2024 – 130,092 miles
  • 2023 – 106,422 miles
  • 2021 – 104,907 miles
  • 2020 – 103,438 miles
  • 2019 – 102,047 miles
  • 2018 – 99,981 miles
  • 2017 – 94,044 miles
  • 2016 – 87,178 miles
  • 2014 – 73,475 miles
  • 2013 – 64,333 miles
  • 2012 – 58,059 miles
  • 2011 – 51,097 miles
  • 2010 – 42,647 miles
  • 2009 – 34,932 miles
  • 2008 – 29,573 miles
  • 2007 – 24,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,095 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise repairing (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside mirror slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,095 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,095 miles
    Test number
    195796834703
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise repairing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,095 miles (+1,929)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,095 miles
    Test number
    405260391260
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise repairing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,166 miles (-20,926)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,166 miles
    Test number
    995510165010
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass130,092 miles (+22,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,092 miles
    Test number
    199281026150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Fail107,893 miles (+1,471)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    981409572023
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Body component insecure step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Pass106,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    593049994509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Fail106,422 miles (+1,515)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    289216188427
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass104,907 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,907 miles
    Test number
    506164184957
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail104,905 miles (+1,467)1 dangerous7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,905 miles
    Test number
    966467787868
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side rear steering track arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass103,438 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,438 miles
    Test number
    564502196121
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel housing on engine damp
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage

  11. Fail103,349 miles (+1,302)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,349 miles
    Test number
    409123232934
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel housing on engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass102,047 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,047 miles
    Test number
    704389276235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail102,046 miles (+2,065)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    221333975722
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass99,981 miles (+5,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,981 miles
    Test number
    714103121392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has several cuts to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre tearing on outer sidewall

  15. Pass94,044 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,044 miles
    Test number
    553604720105
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail94,035 miles (+6,857)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,035 miles
    Test number
    834741440704
    • FailureHorn control insecure switch fault (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear pro-shaft joint in poor condition.

  17. Pass87,178 miles (+13,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,178 miles
    Test number
    694346607500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,475 miles (+9,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,475 miles
    Test number
    578354844187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass64,333 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,333 miles
    Test number
    585040753168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,059 miles (+6,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,059 miles
    Test number
    208904142482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass51,097 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    646183841126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,647 miles (+7,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,647 miles
    Test number
    810204040148
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass34,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,932 miles
    Test number
    114571729144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,932 miles (+5,359)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,932 miles
    Test number
    383001329199
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass29,573 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,573 miles
    Test number
    204203628137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,299 miles
    Test number
    122159147125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 NCD

Does X4 NCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 NCD is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 NCD?
The MOT on X4 NCD is valid until 4 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 NCD done?
X4 NCD was recorded at 111,095 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,584 miles a year.
Has X4 NCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 NCD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X4 NCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X4 NCD find?
X4 NCD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame; front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s, and 5 more.

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