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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L456 GCWMOT history

L456 GCW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 38 MOT tests, with 130,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L456 GCW blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
130,129 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
38
21 passed · 17 failed
Per year
4,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L456 GCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
19 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L456 GCW was last recorded at 130,129 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,970 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
4,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,129 miles
  • 2025 – 126,413 miles
  • 2024 – 122,908 miles
  • 2023 – 120,073 miles
  • 2022 – 116,408 miles
  • 2021 – 113,382 miles
  • 2020 – 110,151 miles
  • 2019 – 106,332 miles
  • 2018 – 102,292 miles
  • 2017 – 95,623 miles
  • 2016 – 88,761 miles
  • 2015 – 80,456 miles
  • 2014 – 72,492 miles
  • 2013 – 64,356 miles
  • 2012 – 54,609 miles
  • 2011 – 51,585 miles
  • 2010 – 48,208 miles
  • 2009 – 45,310 miles
  • 2008 – 42,550 miles
  • 2007 – 40,831 miles
  • 2006 – 38,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

38 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,129 miles (+159)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,129 miles
    Test number
    389199158470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail129,970 miles (+3,557)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,970 miles
    Test number
    455306930797
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass126,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    745936995003
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
  4. Fail126,413 miles (+3,505)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    744516745180
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
  5. Pass122,908 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    247936343098
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  6. Fail122,908 miles (+2,835)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    720517726445
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  7. Pass120,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,073 miles
    Test number
    582354518399
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Fail120,073 miles (+3,665)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,073 miles
    Test number
    170492794135
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass116,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,408 miles
    Test number
    916948199536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail116,408 miles (+3,026)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,408 miles
    Test number
    423959728700
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outrigger tube (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass113,382 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,382 miles
    Test number
    929093557083
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail113,376 miles (+3,225)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,376 miles
    Test number
    809321679041
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass110,151 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,151 miles
    Test number
    281982451585
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabilizer arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabilizer arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail110,151 miles (+3,819)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,151 miles
    Test number
    239450775499
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabilizer arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabilizer arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass106,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,332 miles
    Test number
    757658057361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,332 miles (+4,040)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,332 miles
    Test number
    867111966838
    • DangerousRear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached x member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  17. Pass102,292 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    844764131664
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  18. Fail102,291 miles (+6,668)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,291 miles
    Test number
    782607682323
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  19. Pass95,623 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,623 miles
    Test number
    268967445667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush C spanner bushes on axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint on centre top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail95,619 miles (+6,858)13 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,619 miles
    Test number
    854894210582
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush C spanner bushes on axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush C spanner bushes on axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint on centre top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass88,761 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,761 miles
    Test number
    694504640453
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  22. Fail88,761 miles (+8,305)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,761 miles
    Test number
    921144328439
    • FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  23. Pass80,456 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    105048645409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  24. Fail80,456 miles (+7,964)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    198218945434
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  25. Pass72,492 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    755210934031
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNsr and osr tyres have screw in tread
    • NoteSlight oil leak from sump area
  26. Fail72,492 miles (+8,136)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    109970334499
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNsr and osr tyres have screw in tread
    • NoteSlight oil leak from sump area
  27. Pass64,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    989236133091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  28. Fail64,356 miles (+9,747)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    507105633082
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  29. Pass54,609 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    277755932047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  30. Fail54,602 miles (+3,017)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,602 miles
    Test number
    288924932058
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  31. Pass51,585 miles (+3,377)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,585 miles
    Test number
    358922131086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre casing deteriorating / cracking
  32. Pass48,208 miles (+2,898)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    573676930042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
  33. Pass45,310 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,310 miles
    Test number
    903784639016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront number plate BORDERLINE PASS
  34. Fail45,308 miles (+2,758)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,308 miles
    Test number
    924973139021
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate BORDERLINE PASS
    • NoteOffside wiper could be improved
  35. Pass42,550 miles (+1,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,550 miles
    Test number
    114939128006
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  36. Pass40,831 miles (+2,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,831 miles
    Test number
    453168717066
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  37. Fail38,540 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,540 miles
    Test number
    103493126434
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  38. Pass38,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,540 miles
    Test number
    183463426401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L456 GCW

Does L456 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L456 GCW is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L456 GCW?
The MOT on L456 GCW is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L456 GCW done?
L456 GCW was recorded at 130,129 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,500 miles a year.
Has L456 GCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L456 GCW has failed 17 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L456 GCW 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 L456 GCW find?
L456 GCW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns & os; front coil spring corroded both ns & os; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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