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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S104 GVOMOT history

S104 GVO is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S104 GVO red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,326 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S104 GVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S104 GVO was last recorded at 157,326 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,299 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,326 miles
  • 2024 – 156,318 miles
  • 2023 – 154,911 miles
  • 2022 – 153,632 miles
  • 2021 – 151,987 miles
  • 2019 – 146,889 miles
  • 2017 – 144,634 miles
  • 2016 – 143,057 miles
  • 2015 – 140,668 miles
  • 2014 – 138,152 miles
  • 2012 – 137,859 miles
  • 2011 – 131,509 miles
  • 2010 – 123,674 miles
  • 2009 – 116,297 miles
  • 2008 – 109,682 miles
  • 2007 – 104,439 miles
  • 2006 – 98,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,326 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing but system still secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight wear steering damper bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Seat belt slightly damaged both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,326 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,326 miles
    Test number
    938408616315
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing but system still secure

  2. Fail157,299 miles (+981)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,299 miles
    Test number
    585997789227
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin due to tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing but system still secure

  3. Pass156,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,318 miles
    Test number
    250686404366
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear steering damper bush

  4. Fail156,318 miles (+1,407)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,318 miles
    Test number
    967255619165
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear steering damper bush

  5. Pass154,911 miles (+1,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,911 miles
    Test number
    480360139330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumpstop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass153,632 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,632 miles
    Test number
    704177816298
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places

  7. Fail153,616 miles (+1,629)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,616 miles
    Test number
    215564519000
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places

  8. Pass151,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,987 miles
    Test number
    359550465819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member rusty

  9. Fail151,987 miles (+5,098)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,987 miles
    Test number
    113777418702
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member rusty

  10. Pass146,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    441954847031
    • AdvisoryRear dif oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Fail146,889 miles (+2,255)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    998350511599
    • DangerousTowbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached x member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear dif oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Pass144,634 miles (+1,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,634 miles
    Test number
    418860904211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass143,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,057 miles
    Test number
    919199604639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,057 miles (+2,389)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,057 miles
    Test number
    457572109448
    • FailureBall joint dust cover missing drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass140,668 miles (+3)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,668 miles
    Test number
    117261895150
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre to rear brake pipeand axle brake pipe surface rust
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt fraying
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear axle leaking

  16. Fail140,665 miles (+2,513)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,665 miles
    Test number
    736750895190
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre to rear brake pipeand axle brake pipe surface rust
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt fraying
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear axle leaking

  17. Pass138,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    138,152 miles
    Test number
    155313844116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,152 miles (+293)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,152 miles
    Test number
    839871744188
    • FailureFront Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass137,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    137,859 miles
    Test number
    799633522196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,859 miles (+6,350)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,859 miles
    Test number
    495273122155
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass131,509 miles (+7,835)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    131,509 miles
    Test number
    847546731117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass123,674 miles (+7,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    123,674 miles
    Test number
    173913030164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass116,297 miles (+6,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    116,297 miles
    Test number
    383431039198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass109,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    109,682 miles
    Test number
    412056238160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail109,682 miles (+5,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,682 miles
    Test number
    212186038126
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass104,439 miles (+6,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    451105537162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass98,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    594146936122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail98,243 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,243 miles
    Test number
    144746836166
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about S104 GVO

Does S104 GVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S104 GVO is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S104 GVO?
The MOT on S104 GVO is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S104 GVO done?
S104 GVO was recorded at 157,326 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,022 miles a year.
Has S104 GVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S104 GVO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S104 GVO 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 S104 GVO find?
S104 GVO passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm, and 5 more.

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