
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc
H331 GDEMOT history
H331 GDE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jan 1991. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 167,744 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H331 GDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 18 Jan 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H331 GDE was last recorded at 167,744 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 167,468 miles · 14 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 276 miles
- Average per year
- 2,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,744 miles
- 2023 – 167,468 miles
- 2022 – 167,306 miles
- 2021 – 166,812 miles
- 2020 – 166,052 miles
- 2019 – 161,000 miles
- 2014 – 157,762 miles
- 2013 – 153,876 miles
- 2012 – 150,005 miles
- 2011 – 146,055 miles
- 2009 – 142,096 miles
- 2008 – 137,742 miles
- 2007 – 130,990 miles
- 2006 – 122,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,744 miles (+276)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 167,744 miles
- Test number
- 375258509921
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass167,468 miles (+162)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 167,468 miles
- Test number
- 103406697088
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fulcrum ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass167,306 miles (+494)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 167,306 miles
- Test number
- 159834621663
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass166,812 miles (+760)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 166,812 miles
- Test number
- 874115972077
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush LOWER (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush LOWER (5.3.2 (c))
Pass166,052 miles (+5,052)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 166,052 miles
- Test number
- 204521358516
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass161,000 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 161,000 miles
- Test number
- 735589652389
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail161,000 miles (+3,238)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,000 miles
- Test number
- 315383538825
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass157,762 miles (+3,886)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 157,762 miles
- Test number
- 248220264107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,876 miles (+195)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 153,876 miles
- Test number
- 785236803158
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBrake pedal slight travel
- NoteCluth pedal rubber missing
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail153,681 miles (+3,676)21 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,681 miles
- Test number
- 427132453047
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass150,005 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 150,005 miles
- Test number
- 168208432062
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail150,000 miles (+3,945)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,000 miles
- Test number
- 129184532472
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass146,055 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 146,055 miles
- Test number
- 597647011088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,053 miles (+3,957)14 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,053 miles
- Test number
- 258311911070
- FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass142,096 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 142,096 miles
- Test number
- 471053969370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
Fail142,093 miles (+4,351)1 dangerous18 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,093 miles
- Test number
- 890341059328
- DangerousPropshaft component defective
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s mirror cracked
Pass137,742 miles (+6,752)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 137,742 miles
- Test number
- 802775668331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
- NoteN/s a o/s mirror craked
- NoteO/s door catch loose
Pass130,990 miles (+252)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 130,990 miles
- Test number
- 491783027322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,738 miles (+7,926)15 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,738 miles
- Test number
- 560433907388
- FailureCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Pass122,812 miles (+562)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 122,812 miles
- Test number
- 952819076296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,250 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,250 miles
- Test number
- 330011366407
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about H331 GDE
- Does H331 GDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H331 GDE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H331 GDE?
- The MOT on H331 GDE is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H331 GDE done?
- H331 GDE was recorded at 167,744 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
- Has H331 GDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H331 GDE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on H331 GDE 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 H331 GDE find?
- H331 GDE passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper a frame; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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