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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T725 GVVMOT history

T725 GVV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,767 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T725 GVV
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T725 GVV was last recorded at 119,767 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,042 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
2,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,767 miles
  • 2025 – 118,042 miles
  • 2024 – 116,682 miles
  • 2023 – 116,505 miles
  • 2022 – 116,168 miles
  • 2021 – 115,035 miles
  • 2019 – 113,829 miles
  • 2018 – 112,851 miles
  • 2017 – 111,769 miles
  • 2016 – 110,449 miles
  • 2015 – 110,222 miles
  • 2014 – 109,799 miles
  • 2013 – 104,037 miles
  • 2012 – 95,259 miles
  • 2011 – 89,460 miles
  • 2010 – 84,089 miles
  • 2009 – 79,569 miles
  • 2008 – 76,047 miles
  • 2007 – 70,725 miles
  • 2006 – 64,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,767 miles (+1,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,767 miles
    Test number
    987740165627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,042 miles (+1,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,042 miles
    Test number
    267456579586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,682 miles (+177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    644677219066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass116,505 miles (+337)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,505 miles
    Test number
    436500218829
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass116,168 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,168 miles
    Test number
    806610159426
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Fail116,168 miles (+1)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,168 miles
    Test number
    575789362147
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Fail116,167 miles (+1,132)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,167 miles
    Test number
    644896872000
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroding

  8. Pass115,035 miles (+1,206)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,035 miles
    Test number
    725268683964
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,829 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,829 miles
    Test number
    891768861134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components front and rear corroded, bushes worn, split but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail113,828 miles (+977)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    186827391164
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components front and rear corroded, bushes worn, split but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass112,851 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,851 miles
    Test number
    882560527670
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Fail112,801 miles (+1,032)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,801 miles
    Test number
    862283189470
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering idler (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Pass111,769 miles (+1,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,769 miles
    Test number
    141686723761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Pass110,449 miles (+227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,449 miles
    Test number
    463508233112
    • AdvisoryFront to back brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroding

  15. Pass110,222 miles (+423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,222 miles
    Test number
    861006654750
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt stalk, casing damaged/missing

  16. Pass109,799 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,799 miles
    Test number
    437979854206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,037 miles (+8,778)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,037 miles
    Test number
    725165233271
    • NoteN/S/F wiperblade has slight wear (still clears screen effectively)
    • NoteN/S/R mud flap loose
    • NoteSlight corrosion on chassis
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front-rear brake pipe

  18. Pass95,259 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,259 miles
    Test number
    119135052201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,460 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,460 miles
    Test number
    347412851296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,089 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,089 miles
    Test number
    751303950269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,569 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,569 miles
    Test number
    962873659203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,047 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,047 miles
    Test number
    350546048481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,725 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    533045857251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,282 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,282 miles
    Test number
    660061886131
    • NoteAdvise very slight play in osf draglink end

Questions about T725 GVV

Does T725 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T725 GVV is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T725 GVV?
The MOT on T725 GVV is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T725 GVV done?
T725 GVV was recorded at 119,767 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,760 miles a year.
Has T725 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T725 GVV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T725 GVV 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 T725 GVV find?
T725 GVV passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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