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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,198 cc

GRN 531MOT history

GRN 531 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

GRN 531 blue 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 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,698 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GRN 531
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GRN 531 was last recorded at 127,698 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 6,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,054 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,644 miles
Average per year
9,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,698 miles
  • 2024 – 121,054 miles
  • 2023 – 112,748 miles
  • 2021 – 112,510 miles
  • 2020 – 104,150 miles
  • 2019 – 92,431 miles
  • 2018 – 78,673 miles
  • 2017 – 63,864 miles
  • 2016 – 44,886 miles
  • 2015 – 29,339 miles
  • 2014 – 21,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,698 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,698 miles (+6,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,698 miles
    Test number
    127587814919
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,054 miles (+8,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,054 miles
    Test number
    716825390117
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,748 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    440154578538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,510 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,510 miles
    Test number
    600152968229
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,500 miles (+8,350)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,500 miles
    Test number
    464709456807
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,150 miles (+11,719)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    458252596596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,431 miles (+13,758)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,431 miles
    Test number
    108099516261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,673 miles (+14,809)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    562351358631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,864 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,864 miles
    Test number
    511611704374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Fail63,835 miles (+18,949)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,835 miles
    Test number
    677068409502
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass44,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,886 miles
    Test number
    565107637208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

  12. Fail44,886 miles (+15,547)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,886 miles
    Test number
    393564495798
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

  13. Pass29,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    230127197846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,339 miles (+7,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    263253083985
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

  15. Pass21,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,802 miles
    Test number
    459882954433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GRN 531

What vehicle is registration GRN 531 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GRN 531 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2011. 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 GRN 531 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GRN 531 is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on GRN 531?
The MOT on GRN 531 is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GRN 531 done?
GRN 531 was recorded at 127,698 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 9,760 miles a year.
Has GRN 531 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GRN 531 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on GRN 531 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 GRN 531 find?
GRN 531 passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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