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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

GDE 44MOT history

GDE 44 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 63,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

GDE 44 black 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
63,139 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GDE 44
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GDE 44 was last recorded at 63,139 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,063 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
3,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,139 miles
  • 2024 – 57,932 miles
  • 2023 – 53,090 miles
  • 2022 – 48,923 miles
  • 2021 – 45,103 miles
  • 2020 – 42,211 miles
  • 2019 – 39,644 miles
  • 2018 – 36,958 miles
  • 2017 – 34,604 miles
  • 2016 – 31,384 miles
  • 2015 – 28,347 miles
  • 2014 – 24,991 miles
  • 2013 – 17,727 miles
  • 2012 – 13,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,139 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis xmembers etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,139 miles (+76)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    144004115938
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis xmembers etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail63,063 miles (+5,131)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    570820614030
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis xmembers etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,932 miles (+4,842)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,932 miles
    Test number
    328483623403
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis x members etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,090 miles (+4,167)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,090 miles
    Test number
    231089213771
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,923 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,923 miles
    Test number
    798696173538
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail48,920 miles (+3,817)1 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    911426049662
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,103 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    729057565846
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail45,103 miles (+2,892)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    781085861837
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass42,211 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,211 miles
    Test number
    590010119626
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail42,210 miles (+2,566)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    322001970150
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle antirollbar link (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle antirollbar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass39,644 miles (+2,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,644 miles
    Test number
    833434476639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle near antirollbar link mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass36,958 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    255393259612
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail36,957 miles (+2,353)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,957 miles
    Test number
    169173232606
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass34,604 miles (+3,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,604 miles
    Test number
    774280182148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass31,384 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    152228902315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,347 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,347 miles
    Test number
    588068851245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,991 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,991 miles
    Test number
    325542764264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,727 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,727 miles
    Test number
    137796363227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,314 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,314 miles
    Test number
    159821872207
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass13,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,314 miles
    Test number
    448801872266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GDE 44

What vehicle is registration GDE 44 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GDE 44 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2009. 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 GDE 44 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GDE 44 is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on GDE 44?
The MOT on GDE 44 is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GDE 44 done?
GDE 44 was recorded at 63,139 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,779 miles a year.
Has GDE 44 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GDE 44 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on GDE 44 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 GDE 44 find?
GDE 44 passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle, and 4 more.

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