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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

T21 GSGMOT history

T21 GSG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,673 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 GSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 GSG was last recorded at 109,673 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,160 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,513 miles
Average per year
4,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,673 miles
  • 2025 – 105,160 miles
  • 2024 – 104,875 miles
  • 2023 – 100,385 miles
  • 2022 – 94,633 miles
  • 2021 – 88,339 miles
  • 2018 – 87,239 miles
  • 2017 – 85,484 miles
  • 2016 – 83,914 miles
  • 2015 – 81,971 miles
  • 2014 – 80,100 miles
  • 2013 – 76,925 miles
  • 2012 – 72,859 miles
  • 2011 – 67,929 miles
  • 2010 – 63,068 miles
  • 2008 – 47,867 miles
  • 2007 – 28,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,673 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,673 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,673 miles
    Test number
    770247990146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,160 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,160 miles
    Test number
    660912946469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,875 miles (+4,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,875 miles
    Test number
    246420379357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass100,385 miles (+5,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,385 miles
    Test number
    669376570049
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,633 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,633 miles
    Test number
    670451499490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,339 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    189528083741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,239 miles (+1,755)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,239 miles
    Test number
    835869228908
    • AdvisoryFront Chip to windscreen inside zone A.
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Top shock absorber rubbers slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Top shock absorber rubbers slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass85,484 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    618800520428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,914 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,914 miles
    Test number
    449411905715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,971 miles (+1,871)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,971 miles
    Test number
    938670145159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamps slightly cloudy
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers and flange slightly corroded

  11. Pass80,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    265885434126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail80,100 miles (+3,175)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    367835234184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass76,925 miles7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,925 miles
    Test number
    877557933187
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCoolant leak form the offside front of the engine
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine oil leak possibly from rocker cover
    • NotePossible engine misfire
    • NoteReverse light lens broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail76,925 miles (+4,066)2 failures7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,925 miles
    Test number
    288477933405
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCoolant leak form the offside front of the engine
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine oil leak possibly from rocker cover
    • NotePossible engine misfire
    • NoteReverse light lens broken
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass72,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    768943652141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail72,859 miles (+4,930)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    526229942171
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail67,929 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    168012731104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass67,929 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    246902531439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,068 miles (+15,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    391213630123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,867 miles (+77)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,867 miles
    Test number
    981921658346
    • NoteRear shock adsorber bushs wearing

  21. Fail47,790 miles (+7,432)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    884257048330
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear shock adsorber bushs wearing

  22. Pass40,358 miles (+12,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,358 miles
    Test number
    624350548113
    • NoteRear brake pads 90% worn

  23. Pass28,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    101512097015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 GSG

Does T21 GSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 GSG is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 GSG?
The MOT on T21 GSG is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 GSG done?
T21 GSG was recorded at 109,673 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,323 miles a year.
Has T21 GSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 GSG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2014.
Has the mileage on T21 GSG 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 T21 GSG find?
T21 GSG passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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