
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass106,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 106,332 miles
- Test number
- 757658057361
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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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