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MS04 MTB

2026 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,771 mi
Last recorded84,771 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS04 MTB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,771 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,494 miles

rear brake discs pitted

rear damper lowers bushes worn

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,869 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Hub weeping oil slightly

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Hub weeping oil slightly

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slightly above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,554 miles

minor freeplay in steering box

unable to test washers/frozen fluid

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,714 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,404 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 55,648 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 55,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,975 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,346 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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MS04 MTB is a 2026 Land Rover Defender in Black. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MS04 MTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 0 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MS04 MTB registered?

MS04 MTB is a 2026 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 2026.

Is MS04 MTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS04 MTB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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