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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

GA 4972MOT history

GA 4972 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 103,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

GA 4972 green 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,746 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GA 4972
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GA 4972 was last recorded at 103,746 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,888 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,858 miles
Average per year
4,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,746 miles
  • 2025 – 100,888 miles
  • 2024 – 96,729 miles
  • 2023 – 91,698 miles
  • 2022 – 88,748 miles
  • 2021 – 85,370 miles
  • 2019 – 78,838 miles
  • 2018 – 75,241 miles
  • 2017 – 72,828 miles
  • 2015 – 68,063 miles
  • 2014 – 60,319 miles
  • 2013 – 51,118 miles
  • 2012 – 47,776 miles
  • 2011 – 31,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,746 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,746 miles (+2,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,746 miles
    Test number
    341247605079
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,888 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,888 miles
    Test number
    647585334799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,729 miles (+5,031)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,729 miles
    Test number
    969830316025
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass91,698 miles (+2,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,698 miles
    Test number
    151119271154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass88,748 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    131611174737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,370 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    653768635034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,367 miles (+6,529)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    159190265019
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,838 miles (+3,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,838 miles
    Test number
    928083482277
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,241 miles (+2,413)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,241 miles
    Test number
    789528418224
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (sump) (timing chain cover) (rear main seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s swivel joints leaking slightly

  10. Pass72,828 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    604817654984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,063 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,063 miles
    Test number
    796131722084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail68,061 miles (+7,742)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,061 miles
    Test number
    860844064413
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass60,319 miles (+9,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    577681104357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass51,118 miles (+3,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,118 miles
    Test number
    328890813327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass47,776 miles (+6,694)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    219402972219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs are in poor condition

  16. Fail41,082 miles (+10,054)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    978409262265
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs are in poor condition

  17. Pass31,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,028 miles
    Test number
    517242651218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about GA 4972

What vehicle is registration GA 4972 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GA 4972 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Sept 2008. 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 GA 4972 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GA 4972 is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on GA 4972?
The MOT on GA 4972 is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GA 4972 done?
GA 4972 was recorded at 103,746 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,883 miles a year.
Has GA 4972 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GA 4972 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on GA 4972 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 GA 4972 find?
GA 4972 passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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