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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

2 GVHMOT history

2 GVH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

2 GVH black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,031 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 GVH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 GVH was last recorded at 120,031 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 9,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,678 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,353 miles
Average per year
7,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,031 miles
  • 2024 – 110,678 miles
  • 2023 – 103,016 miles
  • 2022 – 93,982 miles
  • 2021 – 85,402 miles
  • 2020 – 80,285 miles
  • 2019 – 67,966 miles
  • 2018 – 61,479 miles
  • 2017 – 57,401 miles
  • 2016 – 49,688 miles
  • 2015 – 41,389 miles
  • 2014 – 34,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,031 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear fulcrum joint play

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear seat belt webbing fluffed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front windscreen has small stone chip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,031 miles (+9,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,031 miles
    Test number
    797539072142
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fulcrum joint play

  2. Pass110,678 miles (+7,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,678 miles
    Test number
    706324297215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,016 miles (+9,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    842432683219
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,982 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,982 miles
    Test number
    213630410873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,402 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,402 miles
    Test number
    667109427464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,285 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    377659301755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt webbing fluffed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has small stone chip

  7. Fail80,283 miles (+12,317)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    639422458399
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer seam blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer mounting broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt webbing fluffed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has small stone chip

  8. Pass67,966 miles (+6,487)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,966 miles
    Test number
    727404482620
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip/crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split. (still clears screen) (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split. (still clears screen) (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheels and tyres different size to the rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from the transfer box area.

  9. Pass61,479 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    410747856864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt webbing starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryBoth front spherical hubs leaking
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight play
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak

  10. Fail61,474 miles (+4,073)8 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    294024452091
    • FailureCentral Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded through (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear indicator lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt webbing starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryBoth front spherical hubs leaking
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight play
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak

  11. Pass57,401 miles (+63)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    462433459525
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed all four doors (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine check light is illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small stone chip (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail57,338 miles (+7,650)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,338 miles
    Test number
    358475877909
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed all four doors (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass49,688 miles (+8,299)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,688 miles
    Test number
    174096081729
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail41,389 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,389 miles
    Test number
    769894065035
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass41,389 miles (+7,137)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,389 miles
    Test number
    807794165045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass34,252 miles (+238)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    669982164094
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail34,014 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    858122854025
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about 2 GVH

What vehicle is registration 2 GVH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 GVH on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 GVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 GVH is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 GVH?
The MOT on 2 GVH is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 GVH done?
2 GVH was recorded at 120,031 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,186 miles a year.
Has 2 GVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 GVH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on 2 GVH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2 GVH find?
2 GVH passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear fulcrum joint play.

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