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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

2 GWOMOT history

2 GWO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

2 GWO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
174,965 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 GWO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 GWO was last recorded at 174,965 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 5,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,041 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,924 miles
Average per year
8,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,965 miles
  • 2024 – 169,041 miles
  • 2023 – 168,879 miles
  • 2022 – 161,134 miles
  • 2021 – 154,651 miles
  • 2020 – 149,427 miles
  • 2019 – 140,564 miles
  • 2018 – 132,252 miles
  • 2017 – 123,601 miles
  • 2016 – 114,769 miles
  • 2015 – 105,647 miles
  • 2014 – 96,562 miles
  • 2013 – 86,991 miles
  • 2012 – 76,981 miles
  • 2011 – 65,007 miles
  • 2010 – 53,902 miles
  • 2009 – 43,729 miles
  • 2008 – 33,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,965 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisorySlight play at drop arm balljoint .balljoint at top of rear axle gaiter slight dammage

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,965 miles (+5,924)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,965 miles
    Test number
    241120843270
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play at drop arm balljoint .balljoint at top of rear axle gaiter slight dammage

  2. Pass169,041 miles (+103)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    169,041 miles
    Test number
    405100199858
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,938 miles (+59)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,938 miles
    Test number
    990559226562
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering knuckle slight play on column (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,879 miles (+7,745)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,879 miles
    Test number
    425630527222
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,134 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,134 miles
    Test number
    326206008885
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail161,134 miles (+6,483)4 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,134 miles
    Test number
    469990596670
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,651 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,651 miles
    Test number
    606461635102
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail154,651 miles (+5,224)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,651 miles
    Test number
    391441944980
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,427 miles (+8,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,427 miles
    Test number
    859289794108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass140,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,564 miles
    Test number
    290581260599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail140,564 miles (+8,312)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,564 miles
    Test number
    147675901921
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass132,252 miles (+8,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,252 miles
    Test number
    370731698947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass123,601 miles (+8,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,601 miles
    Test number
    839151353770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass114,769 miles (+9,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,769 miles
    Test number
    287185240771
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrossion in various prescribed areas

  15. Pass105,647 miles (+9,085)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,647 miles
    Test number
    966136638918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass96,562 miles (+9,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,562 miles
    Test number
    166179674212
    • NoteCorrossion on various brake pipes

  17. Pass86,991 miles (+10,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,991 miles
    Test number
    486810573200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass76,981 miles (+11,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    647992482285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass65,007 miles (+11,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,007 miles
    Test number
    225983781261
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass53,902 miles (+10,173)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    540038970202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,729 miles (+10,497)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,729 miles
    Test number
    334094399426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    242780298275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,220 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,220 miles
    Test number
    362330798254
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about 2 GWO

What vehicle is registration 2 GWO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 GWO on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 2005. 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 GWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2 GWO expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2 GWO?
The MOT on 2 GWO expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2 GWO done?
2 GWO was recorded at 174,965 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 8,655 miles a year.
Has 2 GWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 GWO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 2 GWO 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 GWO find?
2 GWO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower steering column universal joint has slight wear or play; nearside rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test, and 2 more.

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