Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V35 GNBMOT history
V35 GNB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 118,421 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V35 GNB
- 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
- 24 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V35 GNB was last recorded at 118,421 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Nov 2012: 17,968 miles, lower than 88,762 miles on 19 Oct 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,602 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,421 miles
- 2025 – 114,602 miles
- 2024 – 110,588 miles
- 2022 – 108,593 miles
- 2021 – 105,942 miles
- 2020 – 99,830 miles
- 2019 – 99,793 miles
- 2018 – 97,502 miles
- 2017 – 93,584 miles
- 2014 – 92,278 miles
- 2012 – 17,968 miles
- 2011 – 88,762 miles
- 2010 – 80,852 miles
- 2009 – 76,024 miles
- 2008 – 70,097 miles
- 2007 – 62,147 miles
- 2006 – 55,866 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,421 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,421 miles (+3,819)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 118,421 miles
- Test number
- 148105745067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,602 miles (+4,014)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 114,602 miles
- Test number
- 862539660537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,588 miles (+1,995)9 dangerous19 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,588 miles
- Test number
- 683190346381
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousTowbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii))
- DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass108,593 miles (+22)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 108,593 miles
- Test number
- 517381440982
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail108,571 miles (+2,629)11 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,571 miles
- Test number
- 572964585085
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossbeam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass105,942 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 105,942 miles
- Test number
- 189084483340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,939 miles (+6,109)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,939 miles
- Test number
- 577406331824
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass99,830 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 99,830 miles
- Test number
- 476768055813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,793 miles
- Test number
- 919496498498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail997,938 miles (+900,436)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 997,938 miles
- Test number
- 226760285945
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass97,502 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 97,502 miles
- Test number
- 772584068571
- AdvisorySteering damper rubber bush slightly worn
Fail97,499 miles (+3,915)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,499 miles
- Test number
- 960441718381
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySteering damper rubber bush slightly worn
Pass93,584 miles (+1,306)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 93,584 miles
- Test number
- 456202581478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,278 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 92,278 miles
- Test number
- 248942634394
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail92,272 miles (+74,304)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,272 miles
- Test number
- 528545324361
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass17,968 miles (-70,794)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 17,968 miles
- Test number
- 718491312345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,762 miles (+7,910)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 88,762 miles
- Test number
- 958852591280
- NoteN/s/r shock absorber bush has slight play
Pass80,852 miles (+4,828)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 80,852 miles
- Test number
- 692642170254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake discs rear pitted
- NoteFront hubs wet
Pass76,024 miles (+5,927)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 76,024 miles
- Test number
- 904319479231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,097 miles (+7,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 70,097 miles
- Test number
- 744491198223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass62,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 62,147 miles
- Test number
- 273780297203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,147 miles (+6,281)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,147 miles
- Test number
- 982030697240
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass55,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 55,866 miles
- Test number
- 352620776219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail558,666 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 558,666 miles
- Test number
- 213820076229
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about V35 GNB
- Does V35 GNB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V35 GNB is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V35 GNB?
- The MOT on V35 GNB is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V35 GNB done?
- V35 GNB was recorded at 118,421 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has V35 GNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V35 GNB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on V35 GNB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V35 GNB find?
- V35 GNB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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