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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

V2 GDEMOT history

V2 GDE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

V2 GDE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,721 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 GDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 GDE was last recorded at 82,721 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,621 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,100 miles
Average per year
3,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,721 miles
  • 2025 – 80,621 miles
  • 2024 – 79,279 miles
  • 2023 – 78,449 miles
  • 2022 – 76,146 miles
  • 2021 – 73,853 miles
  • 2020 – 72,627 miles
  • 2019 – 68,874 miles
  • 2018 – 61,815 miles
  • 2016 – 57,356 miles
  • 2015 – 54,419 miles
  • 2014 – 47,983 miles
  • 2013 – 42,774 miles
  • 2012 – 36,858 miles
  • 2011 – 30,369 miles
  • 2009 – 23,181 miles
  • 2008 – 16,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,721 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,721 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    160957781752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,621 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,621 miles
    Test number
    526563912416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,279 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,279 miles
    Test number
    776115688876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,268 miles (+819)2 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    205726554325
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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 Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass78,449 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,449 miles
    Test number
    773264412226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,146 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    119480915886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    126678281993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,853 miles (+1,226)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    824357169007
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass72,627 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,627 miles
    Test number
    881231173657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    923357352421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,874 miles (+7,059)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    130835255868
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass61,815 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,815 miles
    Test number
    188842820607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,356 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    495590325613
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass54,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    273152408701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,419 miles (+6,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    866403716074
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass47,983 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,983 miles
    Test number
    877906184053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,774 miles (+5,916)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    529877683029
    • NoteFront propshaft has play in joint
  18. Pass36,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    435432852062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,858 miles (+6,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    336512652047
    • FailureCentre Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
  20. Pass30,369 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,369 miles
    Test number
    625596201035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,359 miles (+7,178)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,359 miles
    Test number
    766305701083
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass23,181 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,181 miles
    Test number
    560986439361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,133 miles
    Test number
    394215998400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 GDE

Does V2 GDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 GDE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 GDE?
The MOT on V2 GDE is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 GDE done?
V2 GDE was recorded at 82,721 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
Has V2 GDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 GDE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V2 GDE 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 V2 GDE find?
V2 GDE passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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