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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S106 GVLMOT history

S106 GVL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

S106 GVL 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,963 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S106 GVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S106 GVL was last recorded at 94,963 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,386 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
577 miles
Average per year
2,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,963 miles
  • 2025 – 94,386 miles
  • 2024 – 93,979 miles
  • 2023 – 93,247 miles
  • 2022 – 92,786 miles
  • 2021 – 92,113 miles
  • 2020 – 91,179 miles
  • 2019 – 88,729 miles
  • 2018 – 84,874 miles
  • 2017 – 80,592 miles
  • 2016 – 79,811 miles
  • 2015 – 78,104 miles
  • 2014 – 76,672 miles
  • 2013 – 74,378 miles
  • 2012 – 71,128 miles
  • 2011 – 69,406 miles
  • 2010 – 64,812 miles
  • 2009 – 62,348 miles
  • 2008 – 56,240 miles
  • 2007 – 51,565 miles
  • 2006 – 44,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,963 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,963 miles (+577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    958986420120
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass94,386 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,386 miles
    Test number
    714314426820
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  3. Fail94,386 miles (+407)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,386 miles
    Test number
    347126060454
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  4. Pass93,979 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,979 miles
    Test number
    112939234017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,247 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    252864282618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,786 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    367525908997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,113 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,113 miles
    Test number
    968619745582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,179 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    957340915498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,729 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,729 miles
    Test number
    631259961514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,874 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    170809183661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,592 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    323514933991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    286717536146
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail79,811 miles (+1,707)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    102699277155
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings fuel tank mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass78,104 miles (+1,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,104 miles
    Test number
    643957832980
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass76,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,672 miles
    Test number
    346254134277
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail76,672 miles (+2,294)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,672 miles
    Test number
    827494534213
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Fail74,378 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    556361263247
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass74,378 miles (+3,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    895181163257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail71,128 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,128 miles
    Test number
    427816632203
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass71,128 miles (+1,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,128 miles
    Test number
    669606932292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass69,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    455876531271
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail69,406 miles (+4,594)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    575266731228
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass64,812 miles (+2,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    390167430272
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass62,348 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,348 miles
    Test number
    832703339228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,240 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,240 miles
    Test number
    874825438249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,565 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    902286047202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    342313136499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,812 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    230003036263
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S106 GVL

Does S106 GVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S106 GVL is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S106 GVL?
The MOT on S106 GVL is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S106 GVL done?
S106 GVL was recorded at 94,963 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,496 miles a year.
Has S106 GVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S106 GVL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S106 GVL 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 S106 GVL find?
S106 GVL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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