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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

GAS 823MOT history

GAS 823 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1986. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

GAS 823 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,569 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GAS 823
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 May 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GAS 823 was last recorded at 62,569 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,274 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,295 miles
Average per year
1,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,569 miles
  • 2025 – 61,274 miles
  • 2024 – 60,271 miles
  • 2023 – 59,189 miles
  • 2020 – 58,811 miles
  • 2019 – 57,277 miles
  • 2018 – 56,436 miles
  • 2017 – 55,072 miles
  • 2016 – 52,201 miles
  • 2015 – 50,156 miles
  • 2014 – 49,354 miles
  • 2013 – 48,079 miles
  • 2012 – 46,675 miles
  • 2011 – 45,804 miles
  • 2010 – 44,011 miles
  • 2009 – 41,620 miles
  • 2008 – 39,790 miles
  • 2007 – 37,993 miles
  • 2006 – 35,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,569 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,569 miles (+1,295)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,569 miles
    Test number
    642128664364
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,274 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,274 miles
    Test number
    125816203130
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,271 miles (+1,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    124574964776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,189 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,189 miles
    Test number
    522572994724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,811 miles (+1,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,811 miles
    Test number
    368973620349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,277 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,277 miles
    Test number
    270010822967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,436 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,436 miles
    Test number
    494796786761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail56,436 miles (+1,364)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,436 miles
    Test number
    994517083974
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,072 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    782312026191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass52,201 miles (+2,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    946357219208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass50,156 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,156 miles
    Test number
    691721502654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    419121504498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail49,354 miles (+1,275)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    805971304315
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass48,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,079 miles
    Test number
    599154403325
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail48,079 miles (+1,404)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,079 miles
    Test number
    248238493236
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass46,675 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    295365002374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,804 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,804 miles
    Test number
    597775701321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,011 miles (+2,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    271215490265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass41,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,620 miles
    Test number
    241666689260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,620 miles (+1,830)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,620 miles
    Test number
    744512089257
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass39,790 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    393655888409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,993 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    634018177263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,656 miles
    Test number
    914398476276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GAS 823

What vehicle is registration GAS 823 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GAS 823 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1986. 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 GAS 823 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GAS 823 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on GAS 823?
The MOT on GAS 823 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GAS 823 done?
GAS 823 was recorded at 62,569 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,347 miles a year.
Has GAS 823 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GAS 823 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on GAS 823 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 GAS 823 find?
GAS 823 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside; nearside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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