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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R770 GAWMOT history

R770 GAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jul 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

R770 GAW 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 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,737 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 GAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 GAW was last recorded at 171,737 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,352 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
4,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,737 miles
  • 2024 – 171,352 miles
  • 2023 – 167,408 miles
  • 2022 – 167,392 miles
  • 2020 – 167,356 miles
  • 2019 – 160,236 miles
  • 2018 – 154,770 miles
  • 2017 – 149,914 miles
  • 2016 – 144,319 miles
  • 2015 – 137,875 miles
  • 2014 – 132,313 miles
  • 2013 – 126,091 miles
  • 2012 – 119,710 miles
  • 2011 – 113,491 miles
  • 2010 – 106,484 miles
  • 2009 – 99,539 miles
  • 2008 – 92,698 miles
  • 2007 – 83,401 miles
  • 2006 – 76,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,737 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,737 miles (+385)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,737 miles
    Test number
    960427160551
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass171,352 miles (+1,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,352 miles
    Test number
    838657557820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,510 miles (+2,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,510 miles
    Test number
    835667504437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass167,408 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,408 miles
    Test number
    728919426455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper split
    • AdvisorySmall travel on foot brake pedal

  5. Pass167,392 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,392 miles
    Test number
    686360295713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,356 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,356 miles
    Test number
    429505053238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,236 miles (+5,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,236 miles
    Test number
    117730553798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Indicator glass cracked

  8. Pass154,770 miles (+4,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,770 miles
    Test number
    916612613276
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass149,914 miles (+5,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,914 miles
    Test number
    342879072396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge.

  10. Pass144,319 miles (+6,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,319 miles
    Test number
    198068598950
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle tie bar bush/bolt, small play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass137,875 miles (+5,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    137,875 miles
    Test number
    563486849144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass132,313 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,313 miles
    Test number
    187393664294
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail132,286 miles (+6,195)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,286 miles
    Test number
    679981364236
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass126,091 miles (+6,381)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    126,091 miles
    Test number
    967702163201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front seatbelts frayed.
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces corroded.

  15. Pass119,710 miles (+6,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,710 miles
    Test number
    306161662403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,491 miles (+7,007)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,491 miles
    Test number
    395909651485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,484 miles (+6,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,484 miles
    Test number
    553743460223
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass99,539 miles (+6,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    99,539 miles
    Test number
    124476869209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass92,698 miles (+9,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    362524378446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass83,401 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    83,401 miles
    Test number
    972615917229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,625 miles
    Test number
    221326406286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R770 GAW

Does R770 GAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R770 GAW is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R770 GAW?
The MOT on R770 GAW is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R770 GAW done?
R770 GAW was recorded at 171,737 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,917 miles a year.
Has R770 GAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 GAW has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on R770 GAW 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 R770 GAW find?
R770 GAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 5 more.

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