Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1986 · 2,496 cc
D31 GFLMOT history
D31 GFL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 232,894 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 232,894 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,233 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D31 GFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 31 Dec 1986
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
D31 GFL was last recorded at 232,894 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 232,894 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,233 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 232,894 miles
- 2024 – 224,002 miles
- 2023 – 214,469 miles
- 2022 – 208,241 miles
- 2021 – 201,669 miles
- 2019 – 188,625 miles
- 2018 – 185,815 miles
- 2017 – 183,034 miles
- 2015 – 180,039 miles
- 2012 – 180,012 miles
- 2011 – 175,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass232,894 miles
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))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.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Steering box leaking oil
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,894 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 232,894 miles
- Test number
- 118405639225
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail232,894 miles (+8,892)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,894 miles
- Test number
- 750880460729
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass224,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 224,002 miles
- Test number
- 851524511806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail224,002 miles (+9,533)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,002 miles
- Test number
- 471182231894
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass214,469 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 214,469 miles
- Test number
- 973115748131
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail214,467 miles (+6,226)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,467 miles
- Test number
- 185491114880
- DangerousFront Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass208,241 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 208,241 miles
- Test number
- 835889123245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail208,238 miles (+6,569)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,238 miles
- Test number
- 882288905945
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,669 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 201,669 miles
- Test number
- 520989346644
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail201,669 miles (+13,044)8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,669 miles
- Test number
- 556285383959
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSide repeater missing Side repeater x2 not fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 188,625 miles
- Test number
- 419525272395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,625 miles (+2,810)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,625 miles
- Test number
- 992599238053
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass185,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 185,815 miles
- Test number
- 836116023709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,814 miles (+2,780)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,814 miles
- Test number
- 161505525530
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle or outside (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play securing nut loose (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass183,034 miles (+2,995)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 183,034 miles
- Test number
- 794963651145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,039 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 180,039 miles
- Test number
- 308017618404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,012 miles (+4,269)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 180,012 miles
- Test number
- 297178242358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,743 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 175,743 miles
- Test number
- 265351681276
- AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about D31 GFL
- Does D31 GFL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on D31 GFL expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on D31 GFL?
- The MOT on D31 GFL expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has D31 GFL done?
- D31 GFL was recorded at 232,894 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
- Has D31 GFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D31 GFL has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on D31 GFL 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 D31 GFL find?
- D31 GFL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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