
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
GDO 354MOT history
GDO 354 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 268,270 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 268,270 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GDO 354
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 5 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GDO 354 was last recorded at 268,270 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 266,450 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,820 miles
- Average per year
- 5,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 268,270 miles
- 2025 – 266,450 miles
- 2024 – 263,804 miles
- 2023 – 260,331 miles
- 2020 – 256,810 miles
- 2019 – 251,905 miles
- 2018 – 242,763 miles
- 2017 – 235,883 miles
- 2016 – 229,274 miles
- 2015 – 220,515 miles
- 2014 – 212,872 miles
- 2013 – 203,201 miles
- 2011 – 196,678 miles
- 2010 – 190,041 miles
- 2009 – 182,663 miles
- 2008 – 173,628 miles
- 2007 – 166,676 miles
- 2006 – 166,636 miles
- 2005 – 160,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2020
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
32 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass268,270 miles (+1,820)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 268,270 miles
- Test number
- 667959105521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass266,450 miles (+2,646)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 266,450 miles
- Test number
- 944722054339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass263,804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 263,804 miles
- Test number
- 370375337945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail263,804 miles (+3,473)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,804 miles
- Test number
- 802682518695
- MajorNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Cylinder leaking (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Cylinder leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Pass260,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 260,331 miles
- Test number
- 121865330751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail260,331 miles (+3,521)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,331 miles
- Test number
- 555120281360
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
Pass256,810 miles (+32)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 256,810 miles
- Test number
- 219968924523
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside central c=body mount corroded
- AdvisoryNearside seat base storage corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail256,778 miles (+4,873)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,778 miles
- Test number
- 445625482569
- MajorIntermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside central c=body mount corroded
- AdvisoryNearside seat base storage corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass251,905 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 251,905 miles
- Test number
- 469122362843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail251,901 miles (+9,138)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,901 miles
- Test number
- 370240925132
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass242,763 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 242,763 miles
- Test number
- 336446976446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail242,760 miles (+20)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,760 miles
- Test number
- 858871124545
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fail242,740 miles (+6,857)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,740 miles
- Test number
- 247424350865
- DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember various holes all across it (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass235,883 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 235,883 miles
- Test number
- 794784244687
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail235,883 miles (+6,609)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,883 miles
- Test number
- 717654182971
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre chassis 2 places (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass229,274 miles (+211)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 229,274 miles
- Test number
- 836695738160
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Fail229,063 miles (+8,548)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,063 miles
- Test number
- 791462649073
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Pass220,515 miles (+220)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 220,515 miles
- Test number
- 646055905228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail220,295 miles (+7,423)8 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,295 miles
- Test number
- 918108495193
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass212,872 miles (+9,671)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 212,872 miles
- Test number
- 735152504213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass203,201 miles (+2)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 203,201 miles
- Test number
- 855763203210
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail203,199 miles (+6,521)11 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,199 miles
- Test number
- 198717793123
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass196,678 miles (+68)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 196,678 miles
- Test number
- 939200041192
- NoteBulk head has large ammount of corrosion
Fail196,610 miles (+6,569)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,610 miles
- Test number
- 578496031160
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- NoteBulk head has large ammount of corrosion
Pass190,041 miles (+7,378)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 190,041 miles
- Test number
- 431307430184
- NoteN/s mirror cracked
Pass182,663 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 182,663 miles
- Test number
- 673634439191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,663 miles (+9,035)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,663 miles
- Test number
- 761804639163
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass173,628 miles (+6,952)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 173,628 miles
- Test number
- 954088398013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,676 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 166,676 miles
- Test number
- 950752167006
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail166,636 miles (+6,596)21 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,636 miles
- Test number
- 252371246323
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureSteering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass160,040 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 160,040 miles
- Test number
- 474280345478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,988 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,988 miles
- Test number
- 863919525341
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Questions about GDO 354
- What vehicle is registration GDO 354 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GDO 354 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1992. 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 GDO 354 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GDO 354 is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GDO 354?
- The MOT on GDO 354 is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GDO 354 done?
- GDO 354 was recorded at 268,270 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,322 miles a year.
- Has GDO 354 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GDO 354 has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on GDO 354 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 GDO 354 find?
- GDO 354 passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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