
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T630 GUGMOT history
T630 GUG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 165,244 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 165,244 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,879 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T630 GUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T630 GUG was last recorded at 165,244 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,039 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 205 miles
- Average per year
- 4,879 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,244 miles
- 2025 – 165,039 miles
- 2024 – 164,529 miles
- 2023 – 163,955 miles
- 2022 – 163,034 miles
- 2021 – 162,417 miles
- 2020 – 161,819 miles
- 2019 – 160,294 miles
- 2018 – 158,460 miles
- 2017 – 156,504 miles
- 2016 – 154,521 miles
- 2015 – 146,361 miles
- 2014 – 146,346 miles
- 2013 – 140,087 miles
- 2012 – 133,441 miles
- 2011 – 124,441 miles
- 2010 – 115,693 miles
- 2009 – 105,862 miles
- 2008 – 97,048 miles
- 2007 – 83,739 miles
- 2006 – 67,739 miles
- 2005 – 65,838 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear pro shaft joint worn
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
33 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,244 miles (+205)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 165,244 miles
- Test number
- 132826015862
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear pro shaft joint worn
Pass165,039 miles (+510)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 165,039 miles
- Test number
- 535993506625
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass164,529 miles (+574)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 164,529 miles
- Test number
- 303703319524
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass163,955 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 163,955 miles
- Test number
- 443831123708
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail163,955 miles (+921)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,955 miles
- Test number
- 611672525690
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass163,034 miles (+617)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 163,034 miles
- Test number
- 283580909488
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff corroded
Pass162,417 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 162,417 miles
- Test number
- 826373639845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat catches missing
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering box and play
Fail162,407 miles (+9)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,407 miles
- Test number
- 484688846561
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,398 miles (+579)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,398 miles
- Test number
- 942206592034
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat catches missing
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering box and play
Pass161,819 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 161,819 miles
- Test number
- 987000610278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight dampness around steering box
- AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint slight play
- AdvisoryWiper blades perished
Fail161,803 miles (+1,509)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,803 miles
- Test number
- 295583002570
- DangerousLower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight dampness around steering box
- AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint slight play
- AdvisoryWiper blades perished
Pass160,294 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 160,294 miles
- Test number
- 329023203527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass158,460 miles (+12)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 158,460 miles
- Test number
- 834509414866
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear chassis areas undersealed
- AdvisoryDampness from power steering box
- AdvisoryRear side lights and brake lights discoulerd
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to all brake discs
Fail158,448 miles (+1,944)7 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,448 miles
- Test number
- 181061496488
- FailureNearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryAll centre and rear chassis areas corroded
- AdvisoryDampness from power steering box
- AdvisoryOffside front chassis outrigger holed and corroded
- AdvisoryRear side lights and brake lights discoulerd
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to all brake discs
Pass156,504 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 156,504 miles
- Test number
- 504724220510
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryMain light switch worn
- AdvisoryOffside rear chassis and both front out riggers holed and corroded
Fail156,497 miles (+1,976)1 dangerous8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,497 miles
- Test number
- 691890882339
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryMain light switch worn
- AdvisoryOffside rear chassis and both front out riggers holed and corroded
Pass154,521 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 154,521 miles
- Test number
- 663913724238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail154,510 miles (+8,149)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,510 miles
- Test number
- 255024229874
- FailureNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside centre chassis corroded and slight hole
Pass146,361 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 146,361 miles
- Test number
- 135898405432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,346 miles (+6,259)1 dangerous10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,346 miles
- Test number
- 535273864319
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass140,087 miles (+189)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 140,087 miles
- Test number
- 508927053379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,898 miles (+6,457)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,898 miles
- Test number
- 289506933388
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureObligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass133,441 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 133,441 miles
- Test number
- 327015442347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,412 miles (+8,971)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,412 miles
- Test number
- 158770242367
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass124,441 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 124,441 miles
- Test number
- 478568941428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,386 miles (+8,693)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,386 miles
- Test number
- 459745631356
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- 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 (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass115,693 miles (+9,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 115,693 miles
- Test number
- 520413930324
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass105,862 miles (+8,814)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 105,862 miles
- Test number
- 424514919403
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteRear chassis slightly corroded
Pass97,048 miles (+13,309)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 97,048 miles
- Test number
- 752779718322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,739 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 83,739 miles
- Test number
- 970596827315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteRear radius arm front bushes worn
- NoteSlight power steering oil leak
Fail83,739 miles (+16,000)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,739 miles
- Test number
- 810535127396
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteRear radius arm front bushes worn
- NoteSlight power steering oil leak
Pass67,739 miles (+1,901)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 67,739 miles
- Test number
- 491991246407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,838 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 65,838 miles
- Test number
- 581398545367
- NoteHandbrake warning light on all the time
- NoteOffside middle seatbelt stalk casing missing
Questions about T630 GUG
- Does T630 GUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T630 GUG is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T630 GUG?
- The MOT on T630 GUG is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T630 GUG done?
- T630 GUG was recorded at 165,244 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,879 miles a year.
- Has T630 GUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T630 GUG has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on T630 GUG 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 T630 GUG find?
- T630 GUG passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: front coil spring corroded; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 5 more.
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