Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T720 GVVMOT history
T720 GVV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 97,514 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,336 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T720 GVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T720 GVV was last recorded at 97,514 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Aug 2012: 90,248 miles, lower than 98,867 miles on 9 Aug 2011.
- 12 Aug 2015: 92,577 miles, lower than 922,003 miles on 6 Aug 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,173 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 341 miles
- Average per year
- 1,336 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,514 miles
- 2025 – 97,173 miles
- 2024 – 96,992 miles
- 2022 – 96,830 miles
- 2021 – 96,679 miles
- 2020 – 96,418 miles
- 2019 – 95,910 miles
- 2018 – 94,404 miles
- 2017 – 93,791 miles
- 2016 – 93,437 miles
- 2015 – 92,577 miles
- 2014 – 922,003 miles
- 2013 – 91,133 miles
- 2012 – 90,248 miles
- 2011 – 98,867 miles
- 2010 – 87,421 miles
- 2009 – 85,960 miles
- 2008 – 84,272 miles
- 2007 – 79,269 miles
- 2006 – 71,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,514 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,514 miles (+341)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 97,514 miles
- Test number
- 982177093325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass97,173 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 97,173 miles
- Test number
- 458848847653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,992 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 96,992 miles
- Test number
- 347290929333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail96,992 miles (+162)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,992 miles
- Test number
- 484611360500
- MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,830 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 96,830 miles
- Test number
- 501285606768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,679 miles (+261)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 96,679 miles
- Test number
- 238049851066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,418 miles (+508)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 96,418 miles
- Test number
- 991362419763
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass95,910 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,910 miles
- Test number
- 350816890752
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail95,910 miles (+1,506)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,910 miles
- Test number
- 902806404016
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,404 miles (+613)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 94,404 miles
- Test number
- 468529952082
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,791 miles (+354)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 93,791 miles
- Test number
- 461585606074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,437 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 93,437 miles
- Test number
- 979029170398
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Pipe connecting calliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed at time of test
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear shockers (2.7.4)
Fail93,436 miles (+859)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,436 miles
- Test number
- 256334057539
- FailurePassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. All three rear seats (6.2.A.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Pipe connecting calliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear shockers (2.7.4)
Pass92,577 miles (-829,426)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 92,577 miles
- Test number
- 658198184093
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass922,003 miles (+830,870)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 922,003 miles
- Test number
- 198148614202
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,133 miles (+885)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 91,133 miles
- Test number
- 547116503202
- NoteUnder vehical corroded and week
Pass90,248 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 90,248 miles
- Test number
- 198438222216
- NoteChassis corroed and week
Fail90,248 miles (-8,619)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,248 miles
- Test number
- 319777022480
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChassis corroed and week
Pass98,867 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 98,867 miles
- Test number
- 505511121236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,864 miles (+11,443)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,864 miles
- Test number
- 958397111248
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass87,421 miles (+1,461)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 87,421 miles
- Test number
- 384944420248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,960 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 85,960 miles
- Test number
- 812077919240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass84,272 miles (+5,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 84,272 miles
- Test number
- 670036208217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,269 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 79,269 miles
- Test number
- 160981027213
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail79,269 miles (+7,713)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,269 miles
- Test number
- 363091327415
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass71,556 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 71,556 miles
- Test number
- 444603716201
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteRear wiper blade spilt
Questions about T720 GVV
- Does T720 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T720 GVV is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T720 GVV?
- The MOT on T720 GVV is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T720 GVV done?
- T720 GVV was recorded at 97,514 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,336 miles a year.
- Has T720 GVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T720 GVV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T720 GVV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T720 GVV find?
- T720 GVV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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