Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R366 GUMMOT history

R366 GUM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

R366 GUM green 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,582 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,219 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for R366 GUM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
R366 GUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R366 GUM was last recorded at 115,582 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,509 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,073 miles
Average per year
3,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,582 miles
  • 2025 – 114,509 miles
  • 2023 – 113,428 miles
  • 2022 – 111,962 miles
  • 2021 – 110,059 miles
  • 2017 – 108,477 miles
  • 2016 – 105,434 miles
  • 2015 – 101,930 miles
  • 2014 – 98,475 miles
  • 2013 – 94,864 miles
  • 2012 – 88,286 miles
  • 2011 – 79,056 miles
  • 2010 – 69,483 miles
  • 2009 – 59,712 miles
  • 2008 – 56,906 miles
  • 2007 – 54,907 miles
  • 2006 – 53,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,582 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,582 miles (+1,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    816034101961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,509 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,509 miles
    Test number
    395623487845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,428 miles (+1,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,428 miles
    Test number
    115737422482
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass111,962 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,962 miles
    Test number
    814265453398
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass110,059 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,059 miles
    Test number
    273409043897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,477 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    485122767851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,434 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,434 miles
    Test number
    584099560284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,930 miles (+3,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,930 miles
    Test number
    565244805016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass98,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,475 miles
    Test number
    205880914232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,475 miles (+3,611)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,475 miles
    Test number
    556609204296
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass94,864 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,864 miles
    Test number
    807385773145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,286 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,286 miles
    Test number
    428520582101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,056 miles (+9,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    988400981166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,483 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,483 miles
    Test number
    773063990169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,712 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,712 miles
    Test number
    444076799174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    420788798177
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail56,906 miles (+1,999)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    893618398102
    • FailureFront Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass54,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    581329897187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail54,907 miles (+1,897)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    980148497103
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass53,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    853503116286
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail53,010 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    941743216281
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about R366 GUM

Does R366 GUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R366 GUM is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R366 GUM?
The MOT on R366 GUM is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R366 GUM done?
R366 GUM was recorded at 115,582 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,219 miles a year.
Has R366 GUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R366 GUM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on R366 GUM 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 R366 GUM find?
R366 GUM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all R366 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.