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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1984 · 2,500 cc

B175 GFSMOT history

B175 GFS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Aug 1984. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 269,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
269,040 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B175 GFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
22 Aug 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B175 GFS was last recorded at 269,040 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2007: 20,315 miles, lower than 191,600 miles on 15 Jun 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
269,036 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 269,040 miles
  • 2023 – 267,553 miles
  • 2022 – 265,969 miles
  • 2021 – 263,496 miles
  • 2020 – 261,839 miles
  • 2019 – 261,249 miles
  • 2017 – 259,791 miles
  • 2016 – 258,407 miles
  • 2015 – 255,190 miles
  • 2014 – 247,890 miles
  • 2013 – 244,099 miles
  • 2012 – 236,426 miles
  • 2011 – 227,934 miles
  • 2010 – 223,299 miles
  • 2009 – 218,215 miles
  • 2008 – 214,420 miles
  • 2007 – 203,289 miles
  • 2006 – 191,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass269,040 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass269,040 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    269,040 miles
    Test number
    155305764972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail269,036 miles (+1,483)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,036 miles
    Test number
    474177424631
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass267,553 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    267,553 miles
    Test number
    298975694636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass265,969 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    265,969 miles
    Test number
    709303573270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass263,496 miles (+1,657)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    263,496 miles
    Test number
    136374307398
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass261,839 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    261,839 miles
    Test number
    297610507766
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail261,822 miles (+573)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,822 miles
    Test number
    866341585947
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass261,249 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    261,249 miles
    Test number
    661689689254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail261,232 miles (+1,441)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,232 miles
    Test number
    204104830613
    • DangerousSteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front axle beam o/s and n/s (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass259,791 miles (+1,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    259,791 miles
    Test number
    245114130995
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  11. Pass258,407 miles (+3,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    258,407 miles
    Test number
    599051740662
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  12. Pass255,190 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    255,190 miles
    Test number
    205751715289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail255,064 miles (+7,174)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,064 miles
    Test number
    278039295489
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass247,890 miles (+3,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    247,890 miles
    Test number
    908816584151
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass244,099 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    244,099 miles
    Test number
    597690113234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail243,823 miles (+7,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,823 miles
    Test number
    997427883182
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass236,426 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    236,426 miles
    Test number
    269489682495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass227,934 miles (+4,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    227,934 miles
    Test number
    929757691122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass223,299 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    223,299 miles
    Test number
    341432110207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass218,215 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    218,215 miles
    Test number
    381596109453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass214,420 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    214,420 miles
    Test number
    204121278445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail214,301 miles (+11,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,301 miles
    Test number
    243128268152
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass203,289 miles (+116)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    203,289 miles
    Test number
    820520077182
    • NoteOil pressure light on at idle
    • NotePark brake effort lower than expected
    • NoteService brake effort lower than expected
    • NoteVarious oil leaks on engine

  24. Fail203,173 miles (+182,858)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,173 miles
    Test number
    314626267153
    • FailureNearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Fail20,315 miles (-171,285)8 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,315 miles
    Test number
    911435967120
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteLight corrosion starting to several brake pipes
    • NoteLight corrosion to several points on chassis, not yet excessive
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil pressure warning light illuminated during test
    • NoteRear numberplate discoloured but still legible

  26. Pass191,600 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    191,600 miles
    Test number
    162446066117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail191,599 miles3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,599 miles
    Test number
    321361366184
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLong travel on brake pedal, but not excessively
    • NoteMarginal effort recorded on handbrake at 16%
    • NoteRear numberplate discoloured but still legible
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about B175 GFS

Does B175 GFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B175 GFS expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B175 GFS?
The MOT on B175 GFS expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B175 GFS done?
B175 GFS was recorded at 269,040 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 4,357 miles a year.
Has B175 GFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B175 GFS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on B175 GFS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B175 GFS find?
B175 GFS passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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