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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L77 GMEMOT history

L77 GME is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 107,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L77 GME red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,387 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 GME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 GME was last recorded at 107,387 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,340 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,047 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,387 miles
  • 2024 – 106,340 miles
  • 2023 – 105,085 miles
  • 2022 – 103,624 miles
  • 2021 – 102,120 miles
  • 2020 – 101,597 miles
  • 2019 – 100,369 miles
  • 2018 – 99,490 miles
  • 2017 – 99,033 miles
  • 2016 – 97,299 miles
  • 2015 – 95,780 miles
  • 2014 – 93,939 miles
  • 2013 – 88,977 miles
  • 2012 – 80,261 miles
  • 2011 – 71,714 miles
  • 2010 – 62,134 miles
  • 2009 – 47,828 miles
  • 2008 – 38,229 miles
  • 2007 – 26,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,387 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,387 miles
    Test number
    745517231656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,387 miles (+1,047)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,387 miles
    Test number
    632339333287
    • DangerousShock absorbers likely to become detached both rear (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass106,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    685531790048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,340 miles (+1,255)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    731930563771
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass105,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,085 miles
    Test number
    432552193374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,085 miles (+1,461)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,085 miles
    Test number
    540478251011
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass103,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    931106898603
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail103,624 miles (+1,504)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    439754628981
    • MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,120 miles (+523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,120 miles
    Test number
    891667586482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,597 miles (+1,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,597 miles
    Test number
    429260723764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass100,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,369 miles
    Test number
    989396229634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,369 miles (+879)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,369 miles
    Test number
    257480974880
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass99,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,490 miles
    Test number
    293017325673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,490 miles (+457)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,490 miles
    Test number
    509562512320
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass99,033 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,033 miles
    Test number
    463802716038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass97,299 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    663509524815
    • AdvisoryFRONT STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail97,051 miles (+1,271)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,051 miles
    Test number
    532205636213
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box link (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and gearbox area

  18. Pass95,780 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,780 miles
    Test number
    333723274334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,939 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    399742064484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    739334343337
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail88,977 miles (+8,716)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    278624743313
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass80,261 miles (+8,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    108265732358
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass71,714 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    628902941337
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail71,714 miles (+9,580)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    856422341382
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass62,134 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,134 miles
    Test number
    460597040340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,090 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,090 miles
    Test number
    490311090272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,706 miles (+13,878)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    442368150263
    • NoteFront radius arm bushes worn close to test failure.
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp disconnected.

  28. Pass47,828 miles (+9,599)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    974899059240
    • NoteBOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  29. Pass38,229 miles (+12,211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,229 miles
    Test number
    374166458273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,018 miles
    Test number
    152490557284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 GME

Does L77 GME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 GME is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L77 GME?
The MOT on L77 GME is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 GME done?
L77 GME was recorded at 107,387 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has L77 GME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 GME has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 GME 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 L77 GME find?
L77 GME passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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