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V4 DER

2025 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,868 mi
Last recorded35,868 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 DER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2025
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 35,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 35,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box oil residue on bottom both differental housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 35,676 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,622 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources three led's not working 50% still ok (4.7.1 (b) (i))

spare tyre valve leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2020 35,622 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources three led's not working 50% still ok (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 31,902 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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V4 DER is a 2025 Land Rover Defender in Black. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V4 DER, 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 1 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V4 DER registered?

V4 DER is a 2025 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2025.

Is V4 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 DER shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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