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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

GS 248MOT history

GS 248 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 36,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

GS 248 black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
36,158 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
6 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GS 248
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GS 248 was last recorded at 36,158 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 4,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,649 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,509 miles
Average per year
3,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,158 miles
  • 2024 – 31,649 miles
  • 2023 – 27,610 miles
  • 2021 – 18,541 miles
  • 2020 – 13,527 miles
  • 2018 – 9,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,158 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    36,158 miles
    Test number
    626421193673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail36,158 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,158 miles
    Test number
    656841608569
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  3. Fail36,158 miles (+4,509)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,158 miles
    Test number
    626033768380
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass31,649 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    157675592254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,610 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    27,610 miles
    Test number
    210635592580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,600 miles (+9,059)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    563154487953
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  7. Pass18,541 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    18,541 miles
    Test number
    571441702320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,540 miles (+5,013)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,540 miles
    Test number
    148209056665
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass13,527 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    13,527 miles
    Test number
    413333613216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail13,524 miles (+4,333)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,524 miles
    Test number
    582139015024
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass9,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    9,191 miles
    Test number
    396670845936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail9,191 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,191 miles
    Test number
    512227546596
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Questions about GS 248

What vehicle is registration GS 248 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GS 248 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Aug 2015. 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 GS 248 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GS 248 is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on GS 248?
The MOT on GS 248 is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GS 248 done?
GS 248 was recorded at 36,158 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,643 miles a year.
Has GS 248 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GS 248 has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on GS 248 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 GS 248 find?
GS 248 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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