
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
P102 GJCMOT history
P102 GJC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,927 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 142,927 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,043 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P102 GJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 6 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P102 GJC was last recorded at 142,927 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 142,927 miles · 18 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,043 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 142,927 miles
- 2018 – 140,996 miles
- 2017 – 140,984 miles
- 2015 – 139,248 miles
- 2014 – 134,782 miles
- 2013 – 130,874 miles
- 2012 – 126,456 miles
- 2011 – 121,538 miles
- 2010 – 116,102 miles
- 2009 – 109,867 miles
- 2008 – 104,214 miles
- 2007 – 99,223 miles
- 2006 – 94,280 miles
- 2005 – 88,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 142,927 miles
- Test number
- 361107925219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,927 miles (+24)3 dangerous22 major4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,927 miles
- Test number
- 740645873266
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Fuse box and wiring in engine bay above exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring and brake pipe by front prop.shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousSteering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both front hub brake pipes on lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged in engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged in engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension rod insecurely attached both tie bars front mounting nuts (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorRear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering box not properly attached 1x bolt loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering locking device ineffective Both drag links (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On offside in engine bay running around servo, steering column and rubbing on engine mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll flexible hoses insecure
- AdvisoryCoolant pipe fouling top pulley
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting nut missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWear in steering dampener bush
Pass142,903 miles (+1,907)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 142,903 miles
- Test number
- 835062438834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,996 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 140,996 miles
- Test number
- 290843727231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,984 miles (+1,736)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 140,984 miles
- Test number
- 684500192225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,248 miles (+4,466)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 139,248 miles
- Test number
- 799352588936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,782 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 134,782 miles
- Test number
- 446782364211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHeavly under sealed
Fail134,782 miles (+3,908)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,782 miles
- Test number
- 949720764259
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass130,874 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 130,874 miles
- Test number
- 587680023205
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail130,873 miles (+4,417)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,873 miles
- Test number
- 908889913203
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass126,456 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 126,456 miles
- Test number
- 918511222283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,455 miles (+4,917)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,455 miles
- Test number
- 497860122247
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass121,538 miles (+5,436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 121,538 miles
- Test number
- 906610021292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass116,102 miles (+6,235)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 116,102 miles
- Test number
- 371908220253
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass109,867 miles (+5,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 109,867 miles
- Test number
- 423636529279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass104,214 miles (+4,991)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 104,214 miles
- Test number
- 344345438275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,223 miles (+4,943)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 99,223 miles
- Test number
- 670833537235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 94,280 miles
- Test number
- 292914636204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,280 miles (+5,905)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,280 miles
- Test number
- 220963336262
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass88,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 88,375 miles
- Test number
- 471384335237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P102 GJC
- Does P102 GJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P102 GJC expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P102 GJC?
- The MOT on P102 GJC expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P102 GJC done?
- P102 GJC was recorded at 142,927 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 3,043 miles a year.
- Has P102 GJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P102 GJC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on P102 GJC 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 P102 GJC find?
- P102 GJC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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