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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R69 GCWMOT history

R69 GCW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2026.

R69 GCW blue 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 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,352 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 GCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 GCW was last recorded at 167,352 miles on 11 Oct 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,306 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,046 miles
Average per year
4,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,352 miles
  • 2025 – 166,306 miles
  • 2024 – 163,815 miles
  • 2023 – 162,623 miles
  • 2022 – 161,591 miles
  • 2020 – 160,612 miles
  • 2017 – 152,954 miles
  • 2016 – 143,783 miles
  • 2015 – 135,926 miles
  • 2014 – 130,362 miles
  • 2013 – 122,227 miles
  • 2012 – 113,404 miles
  • 2011 – 107,958 miles
  • 2010 – 103,296 miles
  • 2009 – 98,825 miles
  • 2008 – 93,836 miles
  • 2007 – 87,653 miles
  • 2006 – 81,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,352 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,352 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,352 miles
    Test number
    6006544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,306 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,306 miles
    Test number
    4593774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,815 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    163,815 miles
    Test number
    3100124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,623 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    162,623 miles
    Test number
    1885467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail162,581 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,581 miles
    Test number
    1818322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,591 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,591 miles
    Test number
    305432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,612 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,612 miles
    Test number
    22504281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,954 miles (+9,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    152,954 miles
    Test number
    227330727809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass143,783 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,783 miles
    Test number
    643529281013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,755 miles (+7,829)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,755 miles
    Test number
    158934009135
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

  11. Pass135,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,926 miles
    Test number
    769275085034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail135,926 miles (+5,564)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,926 miles
    Test number
    915102385013
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass130,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,362 miles
    Test number
    329855964010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail130,362 miles (+8,135)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,362 miles
    Test number
    666212264030
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Outer Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass122,227 miles (+8,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,227 miles
    Test number
    705330773065
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass113,404 miles (+5,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,404 miles
    Test number
    667061262071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass107,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    206573881055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,958 miles (+4,662)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    918440381013
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass103,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    781491890029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,296 miles (+4,471)1 dangerous10 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    443459260049
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear wheel bearings have slight play

  21. Pass98,825 miles (+4,989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    892879889013
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split

  22. Pass93,836 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    260269418138
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail93,836 miles (+6,183)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    300927408168
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  24. Pass87,653 miles (+6,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    194383917122
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass81,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    220814326488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,040 miles9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,040 miles
    Test number
    190872026115
    • FailureCentre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteWorn prop uj joint

Questions about R69 GCW

Does R69 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R69 GCW is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R69 GCW?
The MOT on R69 GCW is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R69 GCW done?
R69 GCW was recorded at 167,352 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2026, an average of 4,222 miles a year.
Has R69 GCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 GCW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on R69 GCW 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 R69 GCW find?
R69 GCW passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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