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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,492 cc

69 GEMOT history

69 GE is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

69 GE 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,677 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
69 GE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

69 GE was last recorded at 77,677 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,285 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
392 miles
Average per year
2,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,677 miles
  • 2024 – 77,285 miles
  • 2023 – 75,962 miles
  • 2022 – 74,837 miles
  • 2021 – 71,480 miles
  • 2020 – 68,602 miles
  • 2019 – 67,538 miles
  • 2018 – 66,984 miles
  • 2016 – 66,161 miles
  • 2015 – 64,270 miles
  • 2014 – 61,970 miles
  • 2013 – 55,832 miles
  • 2011 – 52,044 miles
  • 2010 – 47,582 miles
  • 2009 – 43,561 miles
  • 2008 – 40,647 miles
  • 2007 – 38,456 miles
  • 2006 – 34,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Central Rear Upper Rear Axle Joint Rubber split/perished.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in Intermediate drop arm and rubber split/perished but not allowing ingress of dirt.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • All 4 tyres perished/cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,677 miles (+392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,677 miles
    Test number
    812386790112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass77,285 miles (+1,323)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,285 miles
    Test number
    386909779307
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Rear Axle Joint Rubber split/perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in Intermediate drop arm and rubber split/perished but not allowing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/bumper/tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished/cracked

  3. Pass75,962 miles (+11)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    914065864380
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres Perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Rear Axle Joint Rubber split/perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in Intermediate drop arm and rubber split/perished but not allowing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail75,951 miles (+1,114)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,951 miles
    Test number
    927709764452
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres Perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Rear Axle Joint Rubber split/perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in Intermediate drop arm and rubber split/perished but not allowing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass74,837 miles (+3,357)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    498992315406
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff support arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Caliper sticky (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,480 miles (+2,878)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,480 miles
    Test number
    231117296060
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,602 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,602 miles
    Test number
    972193992850
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front after market daytime running lamp flickering.

  8. Fail68,602 miles (+1,064)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,602 miles
    Test number
    743705522018
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front after market daytime running lamp flickering.

  9. Pass67,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,538 miles
    Test number
    517226698756
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail67,538 miles (+554)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,538 miles
    Test number
    572828474144
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,984 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,984 miles
    Test number
    545426687627
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc corroded

  12. Fail66,979 miles (+818)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    862066380708
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass66,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    484624454986
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Fail66,161 miles (+1,891)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    347141641465
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken squirts forward when working (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass64,270 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,270 miles
    Test number
    147589155137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass61,970 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    336199744130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    969026013163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,832 miles (+3,788)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    166826113141
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass52,044 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,044 miles
    Test number
    309488211396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,582 miles (+4,021)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    680020090180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low, Rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteAll rear seats stowed away and unable to test seat belts
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust very rusty
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working
    • NoteEngine smokey only just passed emmisions test
    • NoteOil below minimum
    • NoteWiper blades are split on the ends

  21. Pass43,561 miles (+2,914)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,561 miles
    Test number
    413155859108
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  22. Pass40,647 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,647 miles
    Test number
    573192348174
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f wing damaged

  23. Fail40,640 miles (+2,184)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    211949728461
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f wing damaged

  24. Pass38,456 miles (+3,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,456 miles
    Test number
    231143927167
    • NoteSmall chip on near side of front windsreen

  25. Pass34,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,715 miles
    Test number
    723743226176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,715 miles
    Test number
    143753126189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 69 GE

What vehicle is registration 69 GE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 69 GE on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Nov 2002. 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 69 GE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 69 GE is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 69 GE?
The MOT on 69 GE is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 69 GE done?
69 GE was recorded at 77,677 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 2,172 miles a year.
Has 69 GE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 69 GE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 69 GE 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 69 GE find?
69 GE passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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