
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1985 · 2,495 cc
561 GUWMOT history
561 GUW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1985. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 290,749 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 290,749 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 561 GUW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 1 Aug 1985
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
561 GUW was last recorded at 290,749 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 289,142 miles · 19 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,607 miles
- Average per year
- 5,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 290,749 miles
- 2024 – 289,142 miles
- 2023 – 288,465 miles
- 2022 – 286,605 miles
- 2021 – 283,966 miles
- 2020 – 282,052 miles
- 2019 – 281,791 miles
- 2018 – 273,968 miles
- 2017 – 264,250 miles
- 2016 – 253,384 miles
- 2015 – 242,773 miles
- 2014 – 236,074 miles
- 2013 – 234,683 miles
- 2012 – 226,843 miles
- 2011 – 223,791 miles
- 2009 – 217,872 miles
- 2008 – 205,701 miles
- 2007 – 200,800 miles
- 2006 – 197,716 miles
- 2005 – 188,913 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth rear reflectors deteriorated
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck damp with diesel, no leak visible at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively has close to excessive movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Both front and offside rear hub oil seals leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both front wheel bearings have slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
34 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass290,749 miles (+1,607)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 290,749 miles
- Test number
- 315948383211
- AdvisoryBoth rear reflectors deteriorated
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck damp with diesel, no leak visible at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively has close to excessive movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass289,142 miles (+677)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 289,142 miles
- Test number
- 160437480306
- AdvisoryBoth front outer hub oil seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass288,465 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 288,465 miles
- Test number
- 429824161504
- AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front and rear bushes worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to excess (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes
Fail288,465 miles (+1,860)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 288,465 miles
- Test number
- 143564526864
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front and rear bushes worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to excess (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes
Pass286,605 miles (+3)1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 286,605 miles
- Test number
- 966943694196
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear hub oil seals leaking
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear trailing arm bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head by brake servo mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box to drop arm (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear A frame bushes worn
- AdvisoryRear A frame mounts corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes worn
Fail286,602 miles (+2,636)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,602 miles
- Test number
- 887858948728
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear hub oil seals leaking
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear trailing arm bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head by brake servo mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box to drop arm (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear A frame bushes worn
- AdvisoryRear A frame mounts corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes worn
Pass283,966 miles (+1,914)3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 283,966 miles
- Test number
- 430443550554
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass282,052 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 282,052 miles
- Test number
- 750564356764
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
Fail282,051 miles (+260)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,051 miles
- Test number
- 970279205726
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
Pass281,791 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 281,791 miles
- Test number
- 223893999536
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
Fail281,790 miles (+7,822)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 281,790 miles
- Test number
- 555247954127
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
Pass273,968 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 273,968 miles
- Test number
- 277573019719
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail273,967 miles (+9,717)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,967 miles
- Test number
- 178525014265
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass264,250 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 264,250 miles
- Test number
- 485649404352
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to battery box
Fail264,249 miles (+10,865)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,249 miles
- Test number
- 994407442568
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to battery box
Pass253,384 miles (+10,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 253,384 miles
- Test number
- 751896848541
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass242,773 miles (+6,699)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 242,773 miles
- Test number
- 155316945104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,074 miles (+1,391)9 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 236,074 miles
- Test number
- 995348414124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteDrivers side floorwell corroded
- NoteN/s wiper blade split
- NoteO/s wiper blade split
- NotePassenger side floorwell corroded
- NoteSlight play in steering box
Pass234,683 miles (+1,440)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 234,683 miles
- Test number
- 406043583276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass233,243 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 233,243 miles
- Test number
- 687211053009
- NoteRear bump stops missing
Fail233,243 miles (+34)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,243 miles
- Test number
- 666390453055
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteRear bump stops missing
Fail233,209 miles (+6,366)5 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,209 miles
- Test number
- 979784803025
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteBoth front hubs damp
- NoteBoth rear coil springs very rusty
- NoteCorrosion n/s o/s front floors
- NoteFront brake discs badly corroded and deterioated
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust section corroded
- NoteSlight corrosion to rear brake discs
Pass226,843 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 226,843 miles
- Test number
- 487221812014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail226,843 miles (+3,052)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,843 miles
- Test number
- 167721812465
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass223,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 223,791 miles
- Test number
- 118078711055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail223,791 miles (+16)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,791 miles
- Test number
- 207238911096
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail223,775 miles (+5,903)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,775 miles
- Test number
- 315377001067
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFront Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass217,872 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 217,872 miles
- Test number
- 213540259380
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail217,872 miles (+12,171)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,872 miles
- Test number
- 783919649363
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail205,701 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,701 miles
- Test number
- 124298008347
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass205,701 miles (+4,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 205,701 miles
- Test number
- 144248408304
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass200,800 miles (+3,084)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 200,800 miles
- Test number
- 382156597253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,716 miles (+8,803)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 197,716 miles
- Test number
- 853944586273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,913 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 188,913 miles
- Test number
- 664692175231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 561 GUW
- What vehicle is registration 561 GUW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 561 GUW on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1985. 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 561 GUW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 561 GUW expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 561 GUW?
- The MOT on 561 GUW expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 561 GUW done?
- 561 GUW was recorded at 290,749 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 5,217 miles a year.
- Has 561 GUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 561 GUW has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on 561 GUW 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 561 GUW find?
- 561 GUW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: both rear reflectors deteriorated; fuel filler neck damp with diesel, no leak visible at time of test; nearside front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively has close to excessive movement, and 2 more.
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