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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LS59 GZBMOT history

LS59 GZB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LS59 GZB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,630 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GZB was last recorded at 159,630 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 11,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,964 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,666 miles
Average per year
9,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,630 miles
  • 2025 – 147,964 miles
  • 2024 – 136,735 miles
  • 2023 – 124,914 miles
  • 2022 – 116,440 miles
  • 2021 – 108,750 miles
  • 2020 – 100,498 miles
  • 2019 – 94,315 miles
  • 2018 – 86,037 miles
  • 2017 – 78,283 miles
  • 2016 – 70,421 miles
  • 2015 – 58,684 miles
  • 2014 – 47,688 miles
  • 2013 – 37,091 miles
  • 2012 – 25,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,630 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,630 miles (+11,666)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,630 miles
    Test number
    344402685002
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass147,964 miles (+11,229)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,964 miles
    Test number
    136103406262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,735 miles
    Test number
    683259338481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,735 miles (+11,821)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,735 miles
    Test number
    385790697035
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  5. Pass124,914 miles (+8,474)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,914 miles
    Test number
    192263303627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,440 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    573816443661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,750 miles (+8,252)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,750 miles
    Test number
    394644571548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,498 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    383680836067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,315 miles (+8,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,315 miles
    Test number
    696837008106
    • AdvisoryAdv center brake light in op

  10. Pass86,037 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,037 miles
    Test number
    618604782545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail86,036 miles (+7,753)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,036 miles
    Test number
    695679740920
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass78,283 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,283 miles
    Test number
    209970568536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    196952884066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,421 miles (+11,737)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    836277241994
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)

  15. Pass58,684 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    786749447288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,680 miles (+10,992)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    165170750093
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass47,688 miles (+10,597)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    469304674214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,091 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    877664383213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,087 miles (+11,233)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,087 miles
    Test number
    149672583241
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  20. Pass25,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,854 miles
    Test number
    309695372464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 GZB

Does LS59 GZB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GZB is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GZB?
The MOT on LS59 GZB is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GZB done?
LS59 GZB was recorded at 159,630 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 9,653 miles a year.
Has LS59 GZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GZB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 GZB 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 LS59 GZB find?
LS59 GZB passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm.

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