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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L1 GDNMOT history

L1 GDN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2025.

L1 GDN blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2026
Mileage
130,717 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 GDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 GDN was last recorded at 130,717 miles on 21 Apr 2025, 1,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,490 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,227 miles
Average per year
4,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,717 miles
  • 2023 – 129,490 miles
  • 2022 – 128,876 miles
  • 2021 – 122,804 miles
  • 2020 – 112,949 miles
  • 2019 – 112,321 miles
  • 2018 – 111,614 miles
  • 2016 – 110,131 miles
  • 2015 – 108,087 miles
  • 2014 – 106,456 miles
  • 2013 – 103,348 miles
  • 2012 – 99,582 miles
  • 2011 – 93,584 miles
  • 2009 – 88,386 miles
  • 2008 – 65,041 miles
  • 2007 – 45,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,717 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Surface Rust
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Surface Rust
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,717 miles (+1,227)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,717 miles
    Test number
    400276126756
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Surface Rust
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Surface Rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass129,490 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,490 miles
    Test number
    117509027134
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  3. Fail129,485 miles (+609)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,485 miles
    Test number
    955911986612
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  4. Pass128,876 miles (+6,072)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,876 miles
    Test number
    141926848526
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear track rod end boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both N/s and O/s swivel bearings seeping
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/s and O/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass122,804 miles (+21)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,804 miles
    Test number
    799302607250
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail122,783 miles (+9,834)4 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,783 miles
    Test number
    515820783461
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member holed within prescribed area of tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member holed within prescribed area of tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member holed within prescribed area of tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass112,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,949 miles
    Test number
    613422994727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,949 miles (+628)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,949 miles
    Test number
    289107619588
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass112,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    112,321 miles
    Test number
    389458375666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,321 miles (+707)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,321 miles
    Test number
    577184164470
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass111,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    822315045059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail111,614 miles (+1,483)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    334149773216
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass110,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,131 miles
    Test number
    301199985470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,131 miles (+16)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,131 miles
    Test number
    605482209082
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking oil

  15. Fail110,115 miles (+2,028)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,115 miles
    Test number
    124245521664
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass108,087 miles (+1,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    847483275149
    • NoteVery slight movement in off side front wheel bearing

  17. Pass106,456 miles (+3,108)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,456 miles
    Test number
    477642834182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perrished

  18. Pass103,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,348 miles
    Test number
    578970833103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail103,348 miles (+3,766)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,348 miles
    Test number
    955110033115
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass99,582 miles (+5,998)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,582 miles
    Test number
    588859482027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin
    • NoteOil leak from transfere box rear output shaft seal

  21. Pass93,584 miles (+5,198)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    175645901022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  22. Pass88,386 miles (+23,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,386 miles
    Test number
    720585569302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass65,041 miles (+19,364)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    553621998136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,677 miles
    Test number
    721509177160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about L1 GDN

Does L1 GDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 GDN expired on 20 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 GDN?
The MOT on L1 GDN expired on 20 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 GDN done?
L1 GDN was recorded at 130,717 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2025, an average of 4,773 miles a year.
Has L1 GDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 GDN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 GDN 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 L1 GDN find?
L1 GDN passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; central front lower surface rust, and 4 more.

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