LAND ROVER DEFENDER MB04BVZ has 25 MOTs

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This 2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 126,576 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 15:03.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

MB04BVZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH MARCH 2027126,576 MI
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 202417TH DECEMBER 2025125,323 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20236TH DECEMBER 2024122,945 MI
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202219TH FEBRUARY 2023119,752 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Slight Oil Leak From Both Hub Pivots (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202119TH FEBRUARY 2022113,504 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Hub Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Hub Swivel Joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Center Connecting To Flex Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202019TH FEBRUARY 2021107,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Joint Housings Weeping
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 2020107,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Joint Housings Weeping
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201919TH FEBRUARY 2020101,145 MI
FAILED24TH JANUARY 2019101,142 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201819TH FEBRUARY 201997,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201719TH FEBRUARY 201893,102 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Damaged But Not Likely To Lead To Failure Under Load (5.2.4a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Stitching Slightly Frayed (5.2.2b)
  8. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Hubs Weeping
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201619TH FEBRUARY 201787,220 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - O/s/f Tyre On 1.6mm
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201519TH FEBRUARY 201681,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 201476,253 MI
 
  1. PRS - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 201419TH FEBRUARY 201576,253 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201319TH FEBRUARY 201470,999 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Swivel Joints Leaking Grease Slightly
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201219TH FEBRUARY 201364,099 MI
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201131ST JANUARY 201258,944 MI
FAILED25TH JANUARY 201158,942 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Axle King Pin Has Excessive Play In Pin And/or Bush Adversely Affecting The Steering (2.5.a.3a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Seriously Damaged (found During Steering Lock To Lock Check) (2.2.d.2b)
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201025TH JANUARY 201151,411 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED15TH APRIL 200914TH APRIL 201046,423 MI
FAILED14TH APRIL 200946,423 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. PRS - Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED12TH MAY 200829TH MAY 200933,233 MI
PASSED30TH MAY 200729TH MAY 200815,301 MI
FAILED30TH MAY 200715,301 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MB04BVZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

MB04BVZ MOT Comments

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MB04BVZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 126,576 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,753 miles

MB04BVZ FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration MB04BVZ was manufactured on Friday 31st December 2004 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 126,576 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,753 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MB04BVZ has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 49 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does MB04BVZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 MB04BVZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MB04BVZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 MB04BVZ does have Tax. Read more

When does MB04BVZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for MB04BVZ will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does MB04BVZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for MB04BVZ will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027. Read more

When did MB04BVZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MB04BVZ was on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 15:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MB04BVZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for MB04BVZ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has MB04BVZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for MB04BVZ we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MB04BVZ?

MB04BVZ is registered as a 2004 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has MB04BVZ done?

The odometer reading for MB04BVZ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 126,576 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,753 miles per year. Read more

How old is MB04BVZ?

The vehicle MB04BVZ was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 16th June 2004. Read more

What colour is MB04BVZ?

The official colour of MB04BVZ is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does MB04BVZ have?

MB04BVZ has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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