VE04MOU

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Vehicle Overview

Make

LAND ROVER

Model

DEFENDER

Colour

Silver

Year

2004

First Registered

May 2004

First Used

12 May 2004

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

2495 cc

Engine Size

2495 cc

Fuel Type

Diesel

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

2400 kg

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

0 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

September 01, 2025

Type Approval

Last V5C

28/09/2021

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 32 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 25 February 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 175,204 mi

Expires: 07 March 2026

Advisories: 6

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Failed - 18 February 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 175,201 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Major Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Major Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed - 01 March 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 169,824 mi

Expires: 07 March 2025

Minors: 1 Advisories: 3

Passed - 08 March 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 165,482 mi

Expires: 07 March 2024

Advisories: 10

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj in to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Failed - 15 February 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 165,340 mi

Major: 6 Minors: 2 Advisories: 11

Major Defects:

Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Minor Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Advisory Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear in to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Advisory Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Passed - 22 November 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 158,419 mi

Expires: 21 November 2022

Advisories: 10

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Failed - 18 November 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 158,411 mi

Major: 3 Minors: 1 Advisories: 10

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passed - 05 November 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 153,762 mi

Expires: 04 November 2021

Minors: 2 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Minor Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory slight seepage from o/s/f hubseal
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Failed - 04 November 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 153,761 mi

Major: 4 Minors: 2 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Major Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Major Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Minor Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory slight seepage from o/s/f hubseal
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passed - 23 July 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 148,395 mi

Expires: 07 August 2020

Advisories: 9

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Advisory steering damper damaged
Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Failed - 22 July 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 148,387 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 9

Major Defects:

Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Major Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal leaking oil on to tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Advisory steering damper damaged
Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Passed - 23 July 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 142,742 mi

Expires: 07 August 2019

Advisories: 5

Failed - 23 July 2018 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 142,739 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 8 Minors: 1 Advisories: 5

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Major Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear joint (1.1.11 (c))
Major Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Advisory excess mud under side of vehicle
Advisory Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed - 24 July 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 136,580 mi

Expires: 07 August 2018

Advisories: 8

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Advisory Oil leak engine
Advisory Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Failed - 24 July 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 136,571 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 8

Major Defects:

Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Major Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Advisory Oil leak engine
Advisory Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Passed - 03 August 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 130,987 mi

Expires: 07 August 2017

Advisories: 5

Failed - 29 July 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 130,983 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Major Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Advisory excessive engine oil leak
Advisory slight coolant leak
Advisory Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passed - 30 July 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,737 mi

Expires: 07 August 2016

Advisories: 2

Failed - 29 July 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,737 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passed - 30 July 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 120,227 mi

Expires: 07 August 2015

Advisories: 4

Passed - 08 August 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 114,225 mi

Expires: 07 August 2014

Advisories: 2

Failed - 06 August 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 114,225 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 2

Passed - 19 December 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 109,470 mi

Expires: 10 January 2014

Advisories: 4

Failed - 19 December 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 109,465 mi

Major: 8 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Major Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Major Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Major Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Failed - 11 January 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 98,301 mi

Advisories: 2

Passed - 11 January 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 98,301 mi

Expires: 10 January 2013

Advisories: 2

Passed - 29 March 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 93,237 mi

Expires: 30 March 2012

Passed - 26 March 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 79,659 mi

Expires: 30 March 2011

Passed - 31 March 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 652,651 mi

Expires: 30 March 2010

Failed - 23 March 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 65,228 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 1

Passed - 24 April 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 60,685 mi

Expires: 12 May 2008

Failed - 23 April 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 60,685 mi

Major: 2