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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

951 GKNMOT history

951 GKN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

951 GKN 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,799 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
951 GKN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

951 GKN was last recorded at 63,799 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,289 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
510 miles
Average per year
2,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,799 miles
  • 2025 – 63,289 miles
  • 2023 – 62,584 miles
  • 2022 – 61,725 miles
  • 2019 – 60,484 miles
  • 2018 – 59,299 miles
  • 2017 – 57,131 miles
  • 2016 – 55,063 miles
  • 2015 – 52,001 miles
  • 2014 – 43,357 miles
  • 2013 – 33,810 miles
  • 2012 – 25,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,799 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,799 miles (+510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,799 miles
    Test number
    798525138943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass63,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,289 miles
    Test number
    867092540263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail63,289 miles (+705)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,289 miles
    Test number
    652194081378
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass62,584 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,584 miles
    Test number
    249815607057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,725 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    381772975221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,484 miles (+1,185)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    486757780624
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,299 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    904925093416
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail59,297 miles (+2,166)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    311333291664
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass57,131 miles (+2,068)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    103207979312
    • AdvisoryCover missing off hazard warning light switch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass55,063 miles (+3,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,063 miles
    Test number
    701080609782
    • 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)

  11. Pass52,001 miles (+8,644)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    956268075071
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass43,357 miles (+9,547)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,357 miles
    Test number
    446803984035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,810 miles (+8,108)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    635314973069
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass25,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,702 miles
    Test number
    885186572000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 951 GKN

What vehicle is registration 951 GKN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 951 GKN on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 2009. 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 951 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 951 GKN is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 951 GKN?
The MOT on 951 GKN is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 951 GKN done?
951 GKN was recorded at 63,799 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,717 miles a year.
Has 951 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 951 GKN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 951 GKN 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 951 GKN find?
951 GKN passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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