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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T5 GGGMOT history

T5 GGG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,414 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GGG was last recorded at 120,414 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 5,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2012: 23,780 miles, lower than 81,920 miles on 27 Jul 2011.

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
115,382 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,032 miles
Average per year
3,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,414 miles
  • 2024 – 115,382 miles
  • 2023 – 109,848 miles
  • 2022 – 100,804 miles
  • 2020 – 100,637 miles
  • 2019 – 95,659 miles
  • 2018 – 91,316 miles
  • 2017 – 89,592 miles
  • 2016 – 88,627 miles
  • 2015 – 86,396 miles
  • 2014 – 85,410 miles
  • 2013 – 84,419 miles
  • 2012 – 23,781 miles
  • 2011 – 81,920 miles
  • 2010 – 79,989 miles
  • 2009 – 72,970 miles
  • 2008 – 69,116 miles
  • 2007 – 60,942 miles
  • 2006 – 54,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,414 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,414 miles (+5,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,414 miles
    Test number
    778207529139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass115,382 miles (+5,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,382 miles
    Test number
    857562438594
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass109,848 miles (+9,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,848 miles
    Test number
    322233917280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  4. Pass100,804 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    604988429888
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail100,800 miles (+163)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,800 miles
    Test number
    143900124200
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (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))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bringing reverse light on (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,637 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,637 miles
    Test number
    853698970575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,659 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,659 miles
    Test number
    487234879776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,316 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,316 miles
    Test number
    545894601718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,592 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,592 miles
    Test number
    176507724876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,627 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,627 miles
    Test number
    331738286746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,396 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,396 miles
    Test number
    275988305276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,410 miles (+991)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,410 miles
    Test number
    339952014271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear door difficult to open
    • NoteWindscreen washers just pass test

  13. Fail84,419 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,419 miles
    Test number
    136151813230
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass84,419 miles (+60,638)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,419 miles
    Test number
    377111313272
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass23,781 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,781 miles
    Test number
    587182712223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Fail23,780 miles (-58,140)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,780 miles
    Test number
    597739902234
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass81,920 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    958368101247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,989 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,989 miles
    Test number
    314294710432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,970 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,970 miles
    Test number
    494553509271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,116 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    523596938138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,942 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    681875237180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    143147036139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 GGG

Does T5 GGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GGG is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 GGG?
The MOT on T5 GGG is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GGG done?
T5 GGG was recorded at 120,414 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 3,389 miles a year.
Has T5 GGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GGG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 GGG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 GGG find?
T5 GGG passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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