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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T4 GFTMOT history

T4 GFT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 72,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,379 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 GFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 GFT was last recorded at 72,379 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,061 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
2,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,379 miles
  • 2025 – 72,061 miles
  • 2024 – 69,884 miles
  • 2023 – 67,284 miles
  • 2022 – 64,790 miles
  • 2021 – 61,408 miles
  • 2019 – 57,452 miles
  • 2018 – 55,211 miles
  • 2017 – 53,512 miles
  • 2016 – 52,251 miles
  • 2015 – 51,100 miles
  • 2014 – 49,854 miles
  • 2013 – 48,222 miles
  • 2012 – 46,789 miles
  • 2011 – 45,697 miles
  • 2010 – 43,580 miles
  • 2009 – 41,852 miles
  • 2008 – 38,521 miles
  • 2007 – 34,727 miles
  • 2006 – 32,042 miles
  • 2005 – 28,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,379 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP-LINK (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,379 miles (+318)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,379 miles
    Test number
    619160645507
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP-LINK (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass72,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    311503987810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,061 miles (+2,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    873563690038
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass69,884 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    839151918102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    232022040258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail67,284 miles (+2,494)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    705984988486
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    651391840517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail64,790 miles (+3,382)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    417264777937
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass61,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,408 miles
    Test number
    715025332321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,408 miles (+3,956)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,408 miles
    Test number
    844863341667
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass57,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    936868720656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower small hole in drivers footwell
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail57,452 miles (+2,241)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    825407351647
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower small hole in drivers footwell
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    328281289597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,211 miles (+1,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    283201694375
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass53,512 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,512 miles
    Test number
    523339042195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,251 miles
    Test number
    556068631927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,251 miles (+1,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,251 miles
    Test number
    654470122300
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rossmember (6.6.6)

  18. Pass51,100 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    658370985148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,854 miles (+1,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    357849774169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass48,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,222 miles
    Test number
    928531973193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,222 miles (+1,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,222 miles
    Test number
    707371373172
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass46,789 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,789 miles
    Test number
    228759972120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,697 miles (+2,117)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,697 miles
    Test number
    398703371179
    • NoteNearside front hub seal has slight oil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall has slight deterioration
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall has slight deterioration

  24. Pass43,580 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,580 miles
    Test number
    873056270158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,852 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    233887179437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,849 miles (+3,328)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,849 miles
    Test number
    773716679168
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly worn

  27. Pass38,521 miles (+3,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    423232988133
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass34,727 miles (+2,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,727 miles
    Test number
    530598677114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  29. Fail32,042 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,042 miles
    Test number
    190227266177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass32,042 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,042 miles
    Test number
    250457866193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    28,201 miles
    Test number
    513485675116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 GFT

Does T4 GFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 GFT is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 GFT?
The MOT on T4 GFT is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 GFT done?
T4 GFT was recorded at 72,379 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 2,101 miles a year.
Has T4 GFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 GFT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 GFT 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 T4 GFT find?
T4 GFT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link.

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