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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T40 GNYMOT history

T40 GNY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 140,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,023 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
3,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 GNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 GNY was last recorded at 140,023 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2016: 11,797 miles, lower than 111,797 miles on 11 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,018 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,023 miles
  • 2025 – 137,850 miles
  • 2024 – 133,619 miles
  • 2023 – 129,989 miles
  • 2022 – 125,156 miles
  • 2021 – 119,696 miles
  • 2019 – 115,224 miles
  • 2018 – 113,740 miles
  • 2017 – 113,332 miles
  • 2016 – 11,797 miles
  • 2015 – 110,883 miles
  • 2014 – 109,919 miles
  • 2013 – 107,975 miles
  • 2012 – 106,002 miles
  • 2011 – 104,829 miles
  • 2010 – 102,327 miles
  • 2009 – 99,265 miles
  • 2008 – 90,049 miles
  • 2007 – 72,530 miles
  • 2006 – 59,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,023 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mouting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

36 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,023 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,023 miles
    Test number
    323194587464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,018 miles (+2,168)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,018 miles
    Test number
    557523501739
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,850 miles (+4,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,850 miles
    Test number
    165175950513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass133,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,619 miles
    Test number
    957218606617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mud Flap Insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,613 miles (+3,624)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    920090528135
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mud Flap Insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,989 miles
    Test number
    299508609817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,982 miles (+4,826)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,982 miles
    Test number
    546704420910
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,156 miles
    Test number
    687230508896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,156 miles (+5,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,156 miles
    Test number
    688593318322
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,696 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,696 miles
    Test number
    229527163371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail119,695 miles (+4,471)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,695 miles
    Test number
    440009811650
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings on end of steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering damper (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced washers pulling through mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm moumting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking dripping (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mouting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel slightly loose outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass115,224 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,224 miles
    Test number
    204876604593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,740 miles (+408)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,740 miles
    Test number
    199976451276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass113,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,332 miles
    Test number
    985709489209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,332 miles (+101,535)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,332 miles
    Test number
    134787474586
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass11,797 miles (-100,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    11,797 miles
    Test number
    611015829782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight damage (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail111,797 miles (+914)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,797 miles
    Test number
    265438013879
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f outrigger 30 cm to body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step badly corroded (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f outrigger 30 cm to body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight damage (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass110,883 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    886700545023
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail110,883 miles (+964)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    349340445013
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass109,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    807725744095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,919 miles (+1,944)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    456383544037
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail107,975 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,975 miles
    Test number
    317629833093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass107,975 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,975 miles
    Test number
    789479233064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,002 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,002 miles
    Test number
    569619532099
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass106,002 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,002 miles
    Test number
    898299632088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail104,829 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    176061841002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  27. Pass104,829 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    915501541050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass102,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    223300650085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail102,327 miles (+3,062)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    352650450079
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass99,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    270499749067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail99,265 miles (+9,216)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    450749749029
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass90,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    90,049 miles
    Test number
    633634048041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail90,049 miles (+17,519)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,049 miles
    Test number
    861984748018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  34. Fail72,530 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    112296547032
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  35. Pass72,530 miles (+12,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    642576547060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  36. Pass59,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,897 miles
    Test number
    170636946080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 GNY

Does T40 GNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 GNY is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 GNY?
The MOT on T40 GNY is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 GNY done?
T40 GNY was recorded at 140,023 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,973 miles a year.
Has T40 GNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 GNY has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 GNY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 GNY find?
T40 GNY passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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