Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
L99 GFCMOT history
L99 GFC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 157,877 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 GFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 GFC was last recorded at 157,877 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,450 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 427 miles
- Average per year
- 6,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,877 miles
- 2025 – 157,450 miles
- 2024 – 156,485 miles
- 2022 – 155,683 miles
- 2021 – 154,105 miles
- 2020 – 152,835 miles
- 2019 – 149,559 miles
- 2018 – 144,478 miles
- 2017 – 135,935 miles
- 2015 – 131,362 miles
- 2014 – 125,426 miles
- 2013 – 121,051 miles
- 2012 – 110,362 miles
- 2011 – 98,142 miles
- 2010 – 82,386 miles
- 2009 – 67,999 miles
- 2008 – 51,301 miles
- 2007 – 42,066 miles
- 2006 – 37,897 miles
- 2005 – 31,064 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,877 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear axle beam oil seal slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,877 miles (+427)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 157,877 miles
- Test number
- 413255713117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,450 miles (+965)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 157,450 miles
- Test number
- 667719655127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,485 miles (+802)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 156,485 miles
- Test number
- 987721272713
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside step rear support corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass155,683 miles (+1,578)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 155,683 miles
- Test number
- 224598485306
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,105 miles (+1,270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 154,105 miles
- Test number
- 409452844147
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,835 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 152,835 miles
- Test number
- 369820944773
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,559 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 149,559 miles
- Test number
- 522283805520
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail149,559 miles (+5,081)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,559 miles
- Test number
- 304911452467
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass144,478 miles (+3,446)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 144,478 miles
- Test number
- 190736439011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,032 miles (+5,097)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 141,032 miles
- Test number
- 296561562259
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear axle slight leak
Pass135,935 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 135,935 miles
- Test number
- 826869924192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail135,933 miles (+4,571)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,933 miles
- Test number
- 815715492057
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass131,362 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 131,362 miles
- Test number
- 225463423432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear axle beam oil seal slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail131,359 miles (+5,933)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,359 miles
- Test number
- 349571186356
- FailureCentre Braking system leaking brake pipe joint (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear axle beam oil seal slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass125,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 125,426 miles
- Test number
- 547569314237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,426 miles (+4,375)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,426 miles
- Test number
- 349166714407
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteSlight oil leak from botgh front hub seals
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff seal
Pass121,051 miles (+10,689)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 121,051 miles
- Test number
- 959205433284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,362 miles (+12,220)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 110,362 miles
- Test number
- 249809132396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 98,142 miles
- Test number
- 338478641301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,142 miles (+15,756)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,142 miles
- Test number
- 719208141304
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass82,386 miles (+14,387)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 82,386 miles
- Test number
- 824551140323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,999 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 67,999 miles
- Test number
- 890069949389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,993 miles (+16,692)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,993 miles
- Test number
- 250182429364
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass51,301 miles (+9,235)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 51,301 miles
- Test number
- 484907848455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,066 miles (+4,169)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 42,066 miles
- Test number
- 482483837386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,897 miles (+6,833)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 37,897 miles
- Test number
- 492265546405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 31,064 miles
- Test number
- 450910145456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 GFC
- Does L99 GFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 GFC is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 GFC?
- The MOT on L99 GFC is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 GFC done?
- L99 GFC was recorded at 157,877 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,283 miles a year.
- Has L99 GFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 GFC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2019.
- Has the mileage on L99 GFC 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 L99 GFC find?
- L99 GFC passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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