
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R599 GCVMOT history
R599 GCV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 126,389 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 126,389 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R599 GCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 24 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R599 GCV was last recorded at 126,389 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,301 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 88 miles
- Average per year
- 3,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,389 miles
- 2024 – 124,443 miles
- 2023 – 122,783 miles
- 2022 – 120,884 miles
- 2020 – 116,495 miles
- 2019 – 112,813 miles
- 2018 – 108,536 miles
- 2017 – 105,135 miles
- 2016 – 100,489 miles
- 2015 – 95,338 miles
- 2014 – 90,731 miles
- 2012 – 85,854 miles
- 2011 – 82,414 miles
- 2010 – 79,516 miles
- 2009 – 76,665 miles
- 2008 – 73,669 miles
- 2007 – 70,606 miles
- 2006 – 66,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2006–2017
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Reverse light not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,389 miles (+88)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 126,389 miles
- Test number
- 837536180120
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail126,301 miles (+1,858)1 dangerous4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,301 miles
- Test number
- 165599672039
- DangerousFront Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass124,443 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 124,443 miles
- Test number
- 727982804050
- AdvisoryFront Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail124,439 miles (+1,656)2 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,439 miles
- Test number
- 590384062429
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking diesel return pipe cylinder 1 (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass122,783 miles (+3)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 122,783 miles
- Test number
- 472613699234
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,780 miles (+1,896)6 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,780 miles
- Test number
- 777061720416
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,884 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 120,884 miles
- Test number
- 702891283563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,878 miles (+4,383)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,878 miles
- Test number
- 990525743088
- MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass116,495 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 116,495 miles
- Test number
- 573072934196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
- AdvisorySpare wheel missing at time of test
Fail116,495 miles (+3,682)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,495 miles
- Test number
- 148852448073
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front spot light not working
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
- AdvisorySpare wheel missing at time of test
Pass112,813 miles (+146)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 112,813 miles
- Test number
- 978039642356
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail112,667 miles (+4,131)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,667 miles
- Test number
- 270191052658
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banjo arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banjo arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering component deformed steering damper damaged (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass108,536 miles (+3,401)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 108,536 miles
- Test number
- 340468402506
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm(uneven wear) (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass105,135 miles (+4,646)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 105,135 miles
- Test number
- 937234424668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement banjo arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked on nearside edge drivers view not impaired
Pass100,489 miles (+217)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 100,489 miles
- Test number
- 398593608241
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryBull bar damaged
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes slightly worn
Fail100,272 miles (+4,934)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,272 miles
- Test number
- 407505820234
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement banjo arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement banjo arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass95,338 miles (+4,607)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 95,338 miles
- Test number
- 578827055029
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass90,731 miles (+3)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 90,731 miles
- Test number
- 118190114048
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFluid from clutch slave
- NoteSlight corrosion on bulkhead
Fail90,728 miles (+4,874)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,728 miles
- Test number
- 776118304070
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFluid from clutch slave
Pass85,854 miles (+3,440)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 85,854 miles
- Test number
- 196221852279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear tyres 3mm
Pass82,414 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 82,414 miles
- Test number
- 448687281123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail82,414 miles (+2,898)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,414 miles
- Test number
- 248467081471
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,516 miles (+28)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 79,516 miles
- Test number
- 462720410211
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering damper bushes deteriorated
Fail79,488 miles (+2,823)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,488 miles
- Test number
- 154093600286
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- 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)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering damper bushes deteriorated
Pass76,665 miles (+2,996)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 76,665 miles
- Test number
- 693681599181
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside end of front steering damper bush deteriorated
- NoteRear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
Pass73,669 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 73,669 miles
- Test number
- 161458408223
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail73,666 miles (+3,060)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,666 miles
- Test number
- 340447708434
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,606 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 70,606 miles
- Test number
- 702407897145
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
Fail70,601 miles (+4,381)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,601 miles
- Test number
- 290213097160
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
Pass66,220 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 66,220 miles
- Test number
- 940389276123
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail66,220 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,220 miles
- Test number
- 402588076127
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about R599 GCV
- Does R599 GCV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 GCV is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R599 GCV?
- The MOT on R599 GCV is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R599 GCV done?
- R599 GCV was recorded at 126,389 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,110 miles a year.
- Has R599 GCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R599 GCV has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on R599 GCV 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 R599 GCV find?
- R599 GCV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front coil spring corroded; front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 12 more.
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