Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1986 · 3,000 cc
GFH 124MOT history
GFH 124 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 151,408 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,687 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GFH 124
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 31 Dec 1986
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GFH 124 was last recorded at 151,408 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 3,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,311 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,097 miles
- Average per year
- 1,687 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,408 miles
- 2025 – 148,311 miles
- 2023 – 144,629 miles
- 2022 – 136,339 miles
- 2021 – 133,722 miles
- 2019 – 131,301 miles
- 2018 – 128,575 miles
- 2017 – 126,158 miles
- 2016 – 123,594 miles
- 2014 – 121,915 miles
- 2013 – 119,771 miles
- 2006 – 118,988 miles
- 2005 – 116,486 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,408 miles
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body crossmember
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,408 miles (+3,097)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 151,408 miles
- Test number
- 523769133249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,311 miles (+3,682)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 148,311 miles
- Test number
- 381886484183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs seal slightly leaking
Pass144,629 miles (+174)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 144,629 miles
- Test number
- 722367151398
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside
Fail144,455 miles (+8,116)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,455 miles
- Test number
- 222195802294
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside
Pass136,339 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 136,339 miles
- Test number
- 214100378727
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail136,339 miles (+2,617)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,339 miles
- Test number
- 445942672195
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass133,722 miles (+2,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 133,722 miles
- Test number
- 684930130536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass131,301 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 131,301 miles
- Test number
- 866128892903
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Front Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside Hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive On Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,300 miles (+2,725)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,300 miles
- Test number
- 328325787616
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Front Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside Hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive On Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,575 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 128,575 miles
- Test number
- 336269911794
- AdvisoryFront both front swivels leaking slightly
- AdvisoryFront hand brake long travel
Fail128,574 miles (+2,416)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,574 miles
- Test number
- 799664398041
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront both front swivels leaking slightly
- AdvisoryFront hand brake long travel
Pass126,158 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 126,158 miles
- Test number
- 832176431362
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail126,152 miles (+2,558)3 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,152 miles
- Test number
- 118106356492
- DangerousSteering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- DangerousSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- DangerousSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass123,594 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 123,594 miles
- Test number
- 389051440486
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail123,583 miles (+14)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,583 miles
- Test number
- 850151390666
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Fail123,569 miles (+1,654)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,569 miles
- Test number
- 951130313297
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFoot brake lever travel close to no reserve fail
Pass121,915 miles (+2,144)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 121,915 miles
- Test number
- 346088604353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,771 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 119,771 miles
- Test number
- 178688583280
- NoteAll four tyre sidewalls starting to crack and perish
Fail119,771 miles (+783)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,771 miles
- Test number
- 509435983200
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteAll four tyre sidewalls starting to crack and perish
Pass118,988 miles (+2,502)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 118,988 miles
- Test number
- 812260126222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 116,486 miles
- Test number
- 210590095483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about GFH 124
- What vehicle is registration GFH 124 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GFH 124 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 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 GFH 124 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFH 124 is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GFH 124?
- The MOT on GFH 124 is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GFH 124 done?
- GFH 124 was recorded at 151,408 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,687 miles a year.
- Has GFH 124 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GFH 124 has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on GFH 124 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 GFH 124 find?
- GFH 124 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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