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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

GHR 209MOT history

GHR 209 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

GHR 209 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,850 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GHR 209
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GHR 209 was last recorded at 73,850 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 4,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,046 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,804 miles
Average per year
3,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,850 miles
  • 2024 – 69,046 miles
  • 2023 – 66,642 miles
  • 2022 – 64,247 miles
  • 2021 – 57,268 miles
  • 2020 – 54,338 miles
  • 2019 – 52,742 miles
  • 2018 – 51,201 miles
  • 2017 – 49,177 miles
  • 2016 – 45,784 miles
  • 2015 – 42,502 miles
  • 2014 – 38,840 miles
  • 2012 – 34,165 miles
  • 2011 – 30,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,850 miles
  • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Attached to differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,850 miles (+4,804)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,850 miles
    Test number
    773562228835
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Attached to differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass69,046 miles (+2,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    462816873777
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,642 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    538109307929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,247 miles (+6,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,247 miles
    Test number
    594039044444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass57,268 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    127483281419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,338 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,338 miles
    Test number
    487126083339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,742 miles (+1,541)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,742 miles
    Test number
    282952295152
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A and zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near cooling fan (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass51,201 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    861670874252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,177 miles (+1,189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,177 miles
    Test number
    660845663796
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass47,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    758094001299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust pitted (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail47,988 miles (+2,204)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    804643027130
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged deep cracks in rubber (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deep cracks in rubber (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged deep cracks in rubber (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deep cracks in rubber (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust pitted (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass45,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    315588017275
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged cracks in rubber on all 4 wheels (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Fail45,784 miles (+3,282)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,784 miles
    Test number
    586509259548
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged cracks in rubber on all 4 wheels (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Pass42,502 miles (+3,662)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,502 miles
    Test number
    186635005419
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass38,840 miles (+4,675)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,840 miles
    Test number
    457813504069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass34,165 miles (+3,501)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,165 miles
    Test number
    246507012326
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass30,664 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,664 miles
    Test number
    428191811463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,072 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,072 miles
    Test number
    887908021005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Questions about GHR 209

What vehicle is registration GHR 209 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GHR 209 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2008. 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 GHR 209 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GHR 209 is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on GHR 209?
The MOT on GHR 209 is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GHR 209 done?
GHR 209 was recorded at 73,850 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,155 miles a year.
Has GHR 209 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GHR 209 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on GHR 209 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 GHR 209 find?
GHR 209 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated attached to differential; nearside front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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