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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

GAW 36MOT history

GAW 36 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

GAW 36 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
52,941 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GAW 36
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GAW 36 was last recorded at 52,941 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,650 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
1,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,941 miles
  • 2025 – 52,650 miles
  • 2023 – 52,152 miles
  • 2022 – 51,121 miles
  • 2021 – 50,306 miles
  • 2020 – 49,429 miles
  • 2019 – 48,129 miles
  • 2017 – 45,364 miles
  • 2015 – 42,483 miles
  • 2014 – 40,874 miles
  • 2013 – 39,806 miles
  • 2012 – 38,395 miles
  • 2011 – 36,777 miles
  • 2010 – 35,861 miles
  • 2009 – 32,071 miles
  • 2007 – 24,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,941 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front swivel housing has slight seep

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    52,941 miles
    Test number
    621908177753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail52,941 miles (+291)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,941 miles
    Test number
    862610260984
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass52,650 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,650 miles
    Test number
    204945978101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,649 miles (+497)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    685312210299
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,152 miles (+1,031)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    506622039113
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass51,121 miles (+815)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,121 miles
    Test number
    748037753226
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Axle support ball joint gaiter perished

  7. Pass50,306 miles (+877)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,306 miles
    Test number
    314439805407
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has slight weep
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering arm ball joint cover split (not allowing ingress of dirt) n/s

  8. Pass49,429 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,429 miles
    Test number
    627250108294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    447922596482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has slight seep

  10. Fail48,129 miles (+1,366)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    885878278337
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing has slight seep

  11. Pass46,763 miles (+1,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,763 miles
    Test number
    402079713054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing damp
    • AdvisoryClutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

  12. Pass45,364 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    133432190064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,422 miles
    Test number
    607840358759
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack/perish on sidewalls

  14. Fail43,422 miles (+939)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,422 miles
    Test number
    270497301171
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack/perish on sidewalls

  15. Pass42,483 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,483 miles
    Test number
    511177491075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,874 miles (+1,068)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    557260554320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres sidewalls slight perishing
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp not illuminating

  17. Pass39,806 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,806 miles
    Test number
    568026343397
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.cord not showing
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteN/s/f swivel seal leaking

  18. Fail39,806 miles (+1,411)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,806 miles
    Test number
    818176343311
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.cord not showing
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteN/s/f swivel seal leaking

  19. Pass38,395 miles (+1,618)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    198213752309
    • NoteOffside door striker shims coming out
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt damaged
    • NoteOil leak in engine bay?
    • NoteRear tyres cracked deeply on outer walls - borderline pass/fail
    • NoteSome brake pipes out of view above chassis - not tested

  20. Pass36,777 miles (+916)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,777 miles
    Test number
    716767941309
    • NoteFront tyres deteriorated
    • NoteNear side front swivel joint oil seal slight leak

  21. Pass35,861 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,861 miles
    Test number
    143650650307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,809 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,809 miles
    Test number
    980547700000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,071 miles (+7,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,071 miles
    Test number
    553112609093
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s drop arm link also in steering damper bush

  24. Pass24,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,364 miles
    Test number
    340365057397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GAW 36

What vehicle is registration GAW 36 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GAW 36 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Dec 2004. 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 GAW 36 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GAW 36 is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on GAW 36?
The MOT on GAW 36 is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GAW 36 done?
GAW 36 was recorded at 52,941 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,583 miles a year.
Has GAW 36 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GAW 36 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on GAW 36 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 GAW 36 find?
GAW 36 passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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