
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
D1 GBVMOT history
D1 GBV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 180,289 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 180,289 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,591 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D1 GBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 15 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D1 GBV was last recorded at 180,289 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,690 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 599 miles
- Average per year
- 2,591 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,289 miles
- 2025 – 179,690 miles
- 2024 – 179,183 miles
- 2023 – 178,273 miles
- 2022 – 177,301 miles
- 2021 – 177,286 miles
- 2020 – 176,155 miles
- 2019 – 174,475 miles
- 2018 – 173,363 miles
- 2017 – 170,786 miles
- 2016 – 169,420 miles
- 2015 – 167,007 miles
- 2014 – 161,965 miles
- 2013 – 159,032 miles
- 2012 – 155,059 miles
- 2011 – 151,906 miles
- 2010 – 148,008 miles
- 2009 – 143,751 miles
- 2008 – 139,763 miles
- 2007 – 135,332 miles
- 2006 – 129,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
33 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,289 miles (+599)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 180,289 miles
- Test number
- 742773308384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass179,690 miles (+507)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 179,690 miles
- Test number
- 213387742562
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass179,183 miles (+910)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 179,183 miles
- Test number
- 830810070999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,273 miles (+972)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 178,273 miles
- Test number
- 112673966614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,301 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 177,301 miles
- Test number
- 504045222468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,286 miles (+1,131)9 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,286 miles
- Test number
- 391526457291
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody mounting points corroded
- AdvisoryBottom of all doors corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass176,155 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 176,155 miles
- Test number
- 654790890363
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis rusting
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail176,155 miles (+1,680)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,155 miles
- Test number
- 638946527455
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis rusting
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,475 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 174,475 miles
- Test number
- 740414210463
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis rusting
Fail174,465 miles (+1,102)11 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,465 miles
- Test number
- 274266758841
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis rusting
Pass173,363 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 173,363 miles
- Test number
- 453373194016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front body mount corroded but not excessive
Fail173,363 miles (+2,577)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,363 miles
- Test number
- 840809553741
- MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front body mount corroded but not excessive
Pass170,786 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 170,786 miles
- Test number
- 688233726018
- AdvisoryCorrosion started to chassis in several places including, BOTH Front chassis rails, By BOTH rear top shock mounts
- AdvisoryOffside sill/ "U" channel corroding
- AdvisoryPlay in Nearside front wheel bearing
Fail170,786 miles (+1,366)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,786 miles
- Test number
- 697722346174
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryCorrosion started to chassis in several places including, BOTH Front chassis rails, By BOTH rear top shock mounts
- AdvisoryOffside sill/ "U" channel corroding
- AdvisoryPlay in Nearside front wheel bearing
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded, and mounting missing
Pass169,420 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 169,420 miles
- Test number
- 314771455522
- AdvisoryPlay nearside front wheel bearing
- AdvisoryPlay offside rear anti roll bar centre bush
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding and has a minor leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber broken
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion under vehicle
Fail169,420 miles (+2,413)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,420 miles
- Test number
- 223243970848
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryPlay nearside front wheel bearing
- AdvisoryPlay offside rear anti roll bar centre bush
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding and has a minor leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber broken
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion under vehicle
Pass167,007 miles (+5,042)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 167,007 miles
- Test number
- 955088525254
- AdvisoryCorrosion to Both outer floor/sill channels
- AdvisoryCorrosion to Both rear chassis rails
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear top coil spring mountings
- AdvisoryOffside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush worn
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryCorrosion by rear body mounts
Pass161,965 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 161,965 miles
- Test number
- 417679434276
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail161,965 miles (+2,933)10 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,965 miles
- Test number
- 377733234489
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass159,032 miles (+3,973)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 159,032 miles
- Test number
- 767971413278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,059 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 155,059 miles
- Test number
- 417443332236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail155,040 miles (+3,134)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,040 miles
- Test number
- 918770232258
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass151,906 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 151,906 miles
- Test number
- 597169921294
- NoteSlight leak on centre exhaust section and system is generally very rusty
Fail151,906 miles (+3,898)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,906 miles
- Test number
- 238109221257
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front indicator lenses are white around edges
- NoteSlight leak on centre exhaust section and system is generally very rusty
Pass148,008 miles (+4,257)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 148,008 miles
- Test number
- 774488620222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth propshafts have a worn universal joint
- NoteBoth rear tyres have 4mm of tread left
- NoteNearside rear seat belt is marked by the door catch
Fail143,751 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,751 miles
- Test number
- 312753639223
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass143,751 miles (+292)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 143,751 miles
- Test number
- 952363039288
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail143,459 miles (+3,696)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,459 miles
- Test number
- 394518709213
- FailureCentre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,763 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 139,763 miles
- Test number
- 872922038298
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteSlight deterioration to rear number plate
- NoteSlight fluffing to nearside centre seat belt
- NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint
- NoteSome corrosion to inner edge of rear crossmember
Fail139,763 miles (+4,431)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,763 miles
- Test number
- 343772138455
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteSlight deterioration to rear number plate
- NoteSlight fluffing to nearside centre seat belt
- NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint
- NoteSome corrosion to inner edge of rear crossmember
Pass135,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 135,332 miles
- Test number
- 452100827289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,332 miles (+5,337)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,332 miles
- Test number
- 623279017238
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSteering damper has slight play in rubber bush
Pass129,995 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 129,995 miles
- Test number
- 333608626272
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteChassis a bit tatty
Questions about D1 GBV
- Does D1 GBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 GBV is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D1 GBV?
- The MOT on D1 GBV is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D1 GBV done?
- D1 GBV was recorded at 180,289 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,591 miles a year.
- Has D1 GBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D1 GBV has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on D1 GBV 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 D1 GBV find?
- D1 GBV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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