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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M113 GFHMOT history

M113 GFH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 212,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

M113 GFH black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
212,610 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M113 GFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
2 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M113 GFH was last recorded at 212,610 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,524 miles · 2 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,610 miles
  • 2022 – 212,524 miles
  • 2020 – 212,350 miles
  • 2019 – 212,194 miles
  • 2017 – 211,886 miles
  • 2016 – 211,682 miles
  • 2015 – 211,115 miles
  • 2014 – 210,754 miles
  • 2013 – 210,306 miles
  • 2012 – 209,751 miles
  • 2011 – 209,095 miles
  • 2010 – 207,900 miles
  • 2009 – 207,590 miles
  • 2008 – 206,667 miles
  • 2007 – 205,275 miles
  • 2006 – 203,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,610 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,610 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    212,610 miles
    Test number
    670291545658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass212,524 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    212,524 miles
    Test number
    275090788510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering Damper Slight Movement In Bush

  3. Fail212,524 miles (+174)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,524 miles
    Test number
    667746074906
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering Damper Slight Movement In Bush

  4. Pass212,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    212,350 miles
    Test number
    173380125914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail212,350 miles (+156)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,350 miles
    Test number
    389811560111
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass212,194 miles (+308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    212,194 miles
    Test number
    195832061782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass211,886 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    211,886 miles
    Test number
    199176557930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVIN plate cracked

  8. Fail211,882 miles (+200)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,882 miles
    Test number
    761720258949
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVIN plate cracked

  9. Pass211,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    211,682 miles
    Test number
    289610518701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail211,682 miles (+567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,682 miles
    Test number
    270652631628
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass211,115 miles (+13)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    211,115 miles
    Test number
    237165515456
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer tail pipe corroded
    • NotePropshaft u/j worn to excess

  12. Fail211,102 miles (+348)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,102 miles
    Test number
    239942015191
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer tail pipe corroded
    • NotePropshaft u/j worn to excess

  13. Pass210,754 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    210,754 miles
    Test number
    296937704436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre cracking to inner and outer side walls

  14. Fail210,754 miles (+448)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,754 miles
    Test number
    505176804114
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre cracking to inner and outer side walls

  15. Fail210,306 miles3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,306 miles
    Test number
    536722903100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass210,306 miles (+555)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    210,306 miles
    Test number
    549362903155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass209,751 miles (+656)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    209,751 miles
    Test number
    588836492018
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  18. Pass209,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    209,095 miles
    Test number
    826279081023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail209,095 miles (+1,195)17 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,095 miles
    Test number
    606497381035
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass207,900 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    207,900 miles
    Test number
    103231680437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail207,895 miles (+305)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,895 miles
    Test number
    530156050036
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass207,590 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    207,590 miles
    Test number
    231404059013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass206,667 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    206,667 miles
    Test number
    250072858085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass205,275 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    205,275 miles
    Test number
    432210167037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass203,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    203,883 miles
    Test number
    220355956034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M113 GFH

Does M113 GFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M113 GFH expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M113 GFH?
The MOT on M113 GFH expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M113 GFH done?
M113 GFH was recorded at 212,610 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 461 miles a year.
Has M113 GFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M113 GFH has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on M113 GFH 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 M113 GFH find?
M113 GFH passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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