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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

537 GCVMOT history

537 GCV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 126,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

537 GCV blue 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,201 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
537 GCV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

537 GCV was last recorded at 126,201 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,160 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
4,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,201 miles
  • 2025 – 126,056 miles
  • 2024 – 125,950 miles
  • 2022 – 125,877 miles
  • 2021 – 125,574 miles
  • 2020 – 124,708 miles
  • 2019 – 123,491 miles
  • 2017 – 122,669 miles
  • 2016 – 116,967 miles
  • 2015 – 112,230 miles
  • 2014 – 105,765 miles
  • 2013 – 93,750 miles
  • 2012 – 78,578 miles
  • 2011 – 67,136 miles
  • 2010 – 54,813 miles
  • 2009 – 50,280 miles
  • 2008 – 38,047 miles
  • 2007 – 33,414 miles
  • 2006 – 28,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,201 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,201 miles
    Test number
    517859480315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail126,160 miles (+104)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,160 miles
    Test number
    501154392459
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear crossmember materialy weak through excessive corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass126,056 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    320368141998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail126,036 miles (+86)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,036 miles
    Test number
    476293782202
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,950 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,950 miles
    Test number
    265109498903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass125,877 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,877 miles
    Test number
    149068833310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass125,574 miles (+866)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,574 miles
    Test number
    699238263600
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arms to upper rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet mounted spare wheel causes slight restricted visibility
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported securing clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop mounting corroded/deteriorated and bump stop loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,708 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,708 miles
    Test number
    558119956814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,665 miles (+1,174)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    118311598311
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,491 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,491 miles
    Test number
    302092084525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,466 miles (+797)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,466 miles
    Test number
    905032850745
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass122,669 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,669 miles
    Test number
    691569921006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has various cuts in sidewall, none of which are deeper enough to reach chords
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged

  13. Fail122,581 miles (+5,614)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    169405442016
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has various cuts in sidewall, none of which are deeper enough to reach chords
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged

  14. Pass116,967 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,967 miles
    Test number
    837728639106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail116,966 miles (+4,736)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,966 miles
    Test number
    433909871774
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outrigger (6.6.6)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass112,230 miles (+6,465)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,230 miles
    Test number
    243910384477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass105,765 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,765 miles
    Test number
    569198584269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail105,765 miles (+12,015)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,765 miles
    Test number
    839408084231
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass93,750 miles (+15,172)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    756018943232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSteering lock inop

  20. Pass78,578 miles (+11,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    929571642247
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass67,136 miles (+12,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,136 miles
    Test number
    326679161276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass54,813 miles (+4,533)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,813 miles
    Test number
    220924080049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front hub oil seals leaking slightly
    • NoteHorn becoming poor
    • NoteSome wear with front hubs

  23. Pass50,280 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    952448569068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear registration plate damaged but still clearly legible

  24. Fail50,280 miles (+12,233)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    891042269054
    • DangerousFront and rear universal joints on rear propshaft badly worn
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front chassis leg extension appears to be distorted
    • NoteRear registration plate damaged but still clearly legible

  25. Pass38,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    124360868493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,046 miles (+4,632)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,046 miles
    Test number
    494789258024
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass33,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,414 miles
    Test number
    250379507099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,414 miles (+4,862)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,414 miles
    Test number
    394119207057
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  29. Pass28,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    801491316090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,552 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,552 miles
    Test number
    160251416057
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NotePropshaft defective

Questions about 537 GCV

What vehicle is registration 537 GCV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 537 GCV on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Feb 2001. 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 537 GCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 537 GCV is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 537 GCV?
The MOT on 537 GCV is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 537 GCV done?
537 GCV was recorded at 126,201 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,848 miles a year.
Has 537 GCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 537 GCV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 537 GCV 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 537 GCV find?
537 GCV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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