FV04CTE - LAND ROVER DEFENDER
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 25 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 34 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
34
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
15
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 02 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 257,205 mi
Expires: 02 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Failed - 02 October 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 257,205 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- Major Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Passed - 03 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 246,624 mi
Expires: 02 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 01 October 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 246,622 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- Major Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 18 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 237,294 mi
Expires: 02 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Upper steering column u/j worn
Failed - 18 September 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 237,294 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Passed - 03 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 229,111 mi
Expires: 02 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Nearside and Offside front axle seals leaking
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Steering box slight leak
- Advisory Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Failed - 19 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 228,928 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Nearside and Offside front axle seals leaking
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Steering box slight leak
- Advisory Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Passed - 14 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 219,928 mi
Expires: 27 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 14 September 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 219,928 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 28 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 212,102 mi
Expires: 27 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 28 September 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,210 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 10 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 201,241 mi
Expires: 26 September 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 10 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 201,241 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 12 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 185,400 mi
Expires: 26 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Seat belt slightly damaged both front n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Wheel bearing has slight play both front n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory brake pipes corroded
- Advisory rear coil springs corroded
Failed - 12 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 185,400 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Shock absorbers insecurely attached both rear n/s & o/s lower mountings (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Seat belt slightly damaged both front n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Wheel bearing has slight play both front n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory brake pipes corroded
- Advisory rear coil springs corroded
Passed - 27 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,363 mi
Expires: 26 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 27 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,363 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Major Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Major Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
- Major Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 160,807 mi
Expires: 10 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory slight noise from both front wheel bearings
Failed - 23 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 160,807 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Major Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Major Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Major Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 11 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,611 mi
Expires: 10 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory slight play in all four hubs
Failed - 02 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,326 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and offside rear (2.7.4)
- Major Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front nearside rear and offside rear play
- Advisory Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory bad oil leaks from both front hubs
Passed - 09 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,962 mi
Expires: 08 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 06 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,710 mi
Expires: 05 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 05 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,173 mi
Expires: 04 September 2013
Failed - 04 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,173 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed - 06 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,943 mi
Expires: 05 July 2012
Failed - 05 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,943 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Passed - 09 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,481 mi
Expires: 20 April 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 09 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,481 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 08 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,518 mi
Expires: 20 April 2010
Failed - 08 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,501 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Passed - 08 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,595 mi
Expires: 20 April 2009
Passed - 12 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,761 mi
Expires: 20 April 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for FV04CTE?
The MOT expires on 02 October 2026.
What is the tax status of FV04CTE?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of FV04CTE?
This is a 2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER in Green. It runs on Diesel with a 2495cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of FV04CTE?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.