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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V32 GCDMOT history

V32 GCD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 67,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

V32 GCD green 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,482 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V32 GCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V32 GCD was last recorded at 67,482 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,482 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,482 miles
  • 2025 – 67,434 miles
  • 2024 – 67,065 miles
  • 2022 – 66,979 miles
  • 2021 – 66,958 miles
  • 2020 – 66,847 miles
  • 2019 – 66,575 miles
  • 2018 – 66,087 miles
  • 2017 – 65,262 miles
  • 2016 – 65,232 miles
  • 2014 – 64,870 miles
  • 2012 – 63,025 miles
  • 2011 – 61,980 miles
  • 2009 – 56,255 miles
  • 2008 – 54,284 miles
  • 2007 – 51,295 miles
  • 2006 – 49,806 miles
  • 2005 – 48,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,482 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 bolt bushes on rear trailing arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Reversing light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Side steps rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    408205437524
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail67,482 miles (+48)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    662707131520
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture feed to back split open due to corrosion (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,434 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    393610693484
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 bolt bushes on rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing light inop
    • AdvisorySide steps rusty

  4. Fail67,432 miles (+367)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    556298153994
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 bolt bushes on rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing light inop
    • AdvisorySide steps rusty

  5. Pass67,065 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,065 miles
    Test number
    849913577249
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail67,063 miles (+84)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    880763154424
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member under rads (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass66,979 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    568578224139
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail66,978 miles (+20)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,978 miles
    Test number
    265970856510
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass66,958 miles (+111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    898076683179
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass66,847 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,847 miles
    Test number
    521325680431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,842 miles (+267)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,842 miles
    Test number
    130556116293
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass66,575 miles (+488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    241833955646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass66,087 miles (+825)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    878320581789
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass65,262 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,262 miles
    Test number
    748796191110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,232 miles
    Test number
    382790608515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,232 miles (+362)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,232 miles
    Test number
    447536760707
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass64,870 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    939271854303
    • NoteAll brake discs and exhaust rusty been parked up for two years
    • NoteRear cross member rusty inside box section
    • NoteReverse light inop

  18. Fail64,870 miles (+1,845)11 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    305344244375
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs and exhaust rusty been parked up for two years
    • NoteRear cross member rusty inside box section
    • NoteReverse light inop

  19. Pass63,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,025 miles
    Test number
    175047362171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,025 miles (+1,045)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,025 miles
    Test number
    289333052489
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail61,980 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,980 miles
    Test number
    229519971140
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/s/ rear side facing seat belt not fitted

  22. Pass61,980 miles (+5,725)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,980 miles
    Test number
    976269771170
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/s/ rear side facing seat belt not fitted

  23. Pass56,255 miles (+1,971)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    170887189225
    • NoteN/s seat belt damaged marked
    • NoteRear door damaged
    • NoteRear n/s side facing seat belt missing

  24. Fail54,284 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,284 miles
    Test number
    740436798273
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged and spaced incorrectly
    • NoteN/s/front seat belt damaged

  25. Pass54,284 miles (+2,989)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,284 miles
    Test number
    880296798205
    • NoteFront number plate damaged and spaced incorrectly
    • NoteN/s/front seat belt damaged

  26. Pass51,295 miles (+1,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,295 miles
    Test number
    942433707391
    • NoteN/s/r front side facing seatbelt not fitted

  27. Pass49,806 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    641423886228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,902 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    843754645215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,863 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,863 miles
    Test number
    591129635205
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Questions about V32 GCD

Does V32 GCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V32 GCD is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V32 GCD?
The MOT on V32 GCD is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V32 GCD done?
V32 GCD was recorded at 67,482 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 908 miles a year.
Has V32 GCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V32 GCD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V32 GCD 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 V32 GCD find?
V32 GCD passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres.

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