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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

589 GMCMOT history

589 GMC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

589 GMC white 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 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
160,740 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
589 GMC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
14 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

589 GMC was last recorded at 160,740 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2007: 84,824 miles, lower than 132,594 miles on 2 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,823 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,917 miles
Average per year
2,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,740 miles
  • 2025 – 156,823 miles
  • 2024 – 151,887 miles
  • 2023 – 147,889 miles
  • 2022 – 146,624 miles
  • 2021 – 144,960 miles
  • 2020 – 142,967 miles
  • 2019 – 141,593 miles
  • 2018 – 138,801 miles
  • 2017 – 136,429 miles
  • 2016 – 134,195 miles
  • 2015 – 130,450 miles
  • 2014 – 123,207 miles
  • 2013 – 115,300 miles
  • 2012 – 108,456 miles
  • 2011 – 98,546 miles
  • 2010 – 95,171 miles
  • 2009 – 93,825 miles
  • 2008 – 85,322 miles
  • 2007 – 84,824 miles
  • 2006 – 132,594 miles
  • 2005 – 116,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,740 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Near and Offside (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,740 miles (+3,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    160,740 miles
    Test number
    698738738524
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,823 miles (+4,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,823 miles
    Test number
    929185862509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,887 miles (+3,998)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,887 miles
    Test number
    216428491173
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame, over axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Near and Offside swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff(s) and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,889 miles (+1,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,889 miles
    Test number
    367910013633
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass146,624 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,624 miles
    Test number
    965798067957
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,960 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,960 miles
    Test number
    460702060371
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,967 miles (+1,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,967 miles
    Test number
    786951687872
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass141,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,593 miles
    Test number
    527796379432
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,593 miles (+2,792)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,593 miles
    Test number
    449017369593
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,801 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,801 miles
    Test number
    356026468390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,668 miles (+2,239)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,668 miles
    Test number
    734051856850
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength half of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play play in pinion bearing transfer box (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox front and rear axle plus transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass136,429 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    136,429 miles
    Test number
    451367243511
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Near and Offside (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail136,358 miles (+2,163)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,358 miles
    Test number
    485998545836
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported cross member (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near and Offside (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Near and Offside (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass134,195 miles (+3,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,195 miles
    Test number
    260578050623
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play pitman/drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass130,450 miles (+7,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,450 miles
    Test number
    848223275193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass123,207 miles (+7,907)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    123,207 miles
    Test number
    289262274424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,300 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,300 miles
    Test number
    879663273191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,456 miles (+9,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,456 miles
    Test number
    969825672167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,546 miles (+2,827)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,546 miles
    Test number
    239010981456
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass95,719 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    278807761017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail95,719 miles (+548)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    905917961087
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass95,171 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,171 miles
    Test number
    350604360292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    680214669255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,825 miles (+8,503)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    693101059295
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass85,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,322 miles
    Test number
    231247788244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,322 miles (+498)1 dangerous11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,322 miles
    Test number
    613110488257
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  27. Pass84,824 miles (-47,770)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    473415947301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY ON DROP LINK BALL JOINT

  28. Pass132,594 miles (+16,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    132,594 miles
    Test number
    573184516260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass116,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    116,063 miles
    Test number
    374207815441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 589 GMC

What vehicle is registration 589 GMC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 589 GMC on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 1995. 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 589 GMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 589 GMC is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 589 GMC?
The MOT on 589 GMC is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 589 GMC done?
589 GMC was recorded at 160,740 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,108 miles a year.
Has 589 GMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 589 GMC has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on 589 GMC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 589 GMC find?
589 GMC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded near and offside; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive transmission, and 1 more.

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