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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

GHE 94MOT history

GHE 94 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

GHE 94 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,678 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GHE 94
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GHE 94 was last recorded at 128,678 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,016 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,662 miles
Average per year
1,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,678 miles
  • 2024 – 126,016 miles
  • 2022 – 125,950 miles
  • 2013 – 120,047 miles
  • 2012 – 112,844 miles
  • 2010 – 108,842 miles
  • 2008 – 108,690 miles
  • 2007 – 107,734 miles
  • 2006 – 106,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,678 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front steering swivels weeping
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple repair plates along both side of chassis (6.1.1 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle at hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,678 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,678 miles
    Test number
    159185360835
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering swivels weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple repair plates along both side of chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail128,678 miles (+2,662)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,678 miles
    Test number
    351272562605
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering swivels weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple repair plates along both side of chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass126,016 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,016 miles
    Test number
    653422410111
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,950 miles
    Test number
    911789004832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle at hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,950 miles (+5,903)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,950 miles
    Test number
    927390062590
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on pads (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle at hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,047 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,047 miles
    Test number
    455830433391
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Fail120,037 miles (+4,319)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,037 miles
    Test number
    967639523358
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass115,718 miles (+123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,718 miles
    Test number
    376424713027
    • Note1....slight play in o/s front ball hub....2....slight oil leak from steering box

  9. Fail115,595 miles (+2,751)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    579892203036
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Note1....slight play in o/s front ball hub....2....slight oil leak from steering box

  10. Pass112,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,844 miles
    Test number
    766898622046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    825300511078
    • NoteSlight leak on steering box chassis slightly corroded

  12. Pass108,842 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    820240020091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,690 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,690 miles
    Test number
    712939668113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail108,678 miles (+944)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,678 miles
    Test number
    140083768111
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass107,734 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    107,734 miles
    Test number
    203517357173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,649 miles (+1,035)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,649 miles
    Test number
    760614847140
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass106,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    106,614 miles
    Test number
    381049356122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GHE 94

What vehicle is registration GHE 94 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GHE 94 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 GHE 94 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GHE 94 is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on GHE 94?
The MOT on GHE 94 is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GHE 94 done?
GHE 94 was recorded at 128,678 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,134 miles a year.
Has GHE 94 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GHE 94 has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on GHE 94 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 GHE 94 find?
GHE 94 passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: both front steering swivels weeping; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box, and 3 more.

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