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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

V1 GMMMOT history

V1 GMM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

V1 GMM black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,356 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 GMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 GMM was last recorded at 71,356 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,578 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,778 miles
Average per year
3,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,356 miles
  • 2024 – 69,578 miles
  • 2023 – 69,545 miles
  • 2020 – 63,104 miles
  • 2019 – 59,211 miles
  • 2018 – 51,880 miles
  • 2017 – 43,872 miles
  • 2016 – 37,809 miles
  • 2015 – 30,650 miles
  • 2013 – 19,173 miles
  • 2012 – 13,818 miles
  • 2011 – 11,364 miles
  • 2010 – 9,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,356 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront both hub seals seaping

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.

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from the rear of the transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,356 miles (+1,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    151833570014
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both hub seals seaping

  2. Pass69,578 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,578 miles
    Test number
    458396302549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,571 miles (+26)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,571 miles
    Test number
    502922455819
    • MajorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track bar ball joint dust cover NS and OS torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 insecure Headlamp bulb insecure, previously bonded in with no means of retention (4.1.1 (c))

  4. Pass69,545 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,545 miles
    Test number
    290385372944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,104 miles
    Test number
    760932627958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,104 miles (+3,893)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,104 miles
    Test number
    224176780649
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    449958122240
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from the rear of the transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,211 miles (+7,331)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    982985938241
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer blown along seam and underside (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from the rear of the transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake showing signs of overheating - suspect caliper
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,880 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,880 miles
    Test number
    852797167808
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seal slightly seaping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet brake pipes slightly rusty

  10. Fail51,880 miles (+8,008)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,880 miles
    Test number
    585695071790
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seal slightly seaping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet brake pipes slightly rusty

  11. Pass43,872 miles (+6,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,872 miles
    Test number
    381439192358
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  12. Pass37,809 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,809 miles
    Test number
    443712748097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,752 miles (+7,102)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,752 miles
    Test number
    555621749587
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded weakened with corrosion at support clips (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating 92-max varying readings (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved and worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted top of engine

  14. Pass30,650 miles (+11,477)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,650 miles
    Test number
    729987655013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,173 miles
    Test number
    848062773012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,173 miles (+5,355)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,173 miles
    Test number
    825430473019
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass13,818 miles (+2,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    13,818 miles
    Test number
    395317242028
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass11,364 miles (+1,741)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,364 miles
    Test number
    627148741088
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight movement in steering damper bushes

  19. Pass9,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,623 miles
    Test number
    833511440065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 GMM

Does V1 GMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 GMM is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V1 GMM?
The MOT on V1 GMM is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 GMM done?
V1 GMM was recorded at 71,356 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,908 miles a year.
Has V1 GMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 GMM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V1 GMM 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 V1 GMM find?
V1 GMM passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front both hub seals seaping.

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