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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V36 GCDMOT history

V36 GCD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 175,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

V36 GCD white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
175,322 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V36 GCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V36 GCD was last recorded at 175,322 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,315 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,322 miles
  • 2024 – 170,505 miles
  • 2023 – 166,912 miles
  • 2021 – 162,753 miles
  • 2020 – 154,984 miles
  • 2019 – 150,882 miles
  • 2018 – 147,997 miles
  • 2017 – 145,140 miles
  • 2016 – 142,476 miles
  • 2015 – 139,441 miles
  • 2014 – 119,719 miles
  • 2013 – 102,683 miles
  • 2012 – 91,427 miles
  • 2011 – 90,517 miles
  • 2010 – 86,920 miles
  • 2009 – 84,306 miles
  • 2008 – 81,855 miles
  • 2007 – 77,474 miles
  • 2006 – 73,041 miles
  • 2005 – 69,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,322 miles
  • AdvisoryOff side rear brake disc inner face scored / worn and brake fluctuatingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay at off side front wheelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,322 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    175,322 miles
    Test number
    829166923066
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake disc inner face scored / worn and brake fluctuating
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlay at off side front wheel

  2. Fail175,315 miles (+4,810)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,315 miles
    Test number
    323689908686
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear lower crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake disc inner face scored / worn and brake fluctuating
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlay at off side front wheel

  3. Pass170,505 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,505 miles
    Test number
    371357744678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,912 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    166,912 miles
    Test number
    669929887299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail166,898 miles (+4,145)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,898 miles
    Test number
    676629034236
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front turret rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front turret rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear chassis and rear crossmember area rusted through in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass162,753 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,753 miles
    Test number
    235301504786
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail162,737 miles (+7,753)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,737 miles
    Test number
    541479980104
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,984 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,984 miles
    Test number
    640888714303
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail154,938 miles2 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,938 miles
    Test number
    424730981862
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brade pads are below 1.5 mm not safe to carry out test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in the osf foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working switch is fautly (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail154,938 miles (+4,056)2 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,938 miles
    Test number
    132680118556
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1 mm on inner side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake pads are below 1mm unsafe to carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in the osf foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working switch is faulty (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass150,882 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,882 miles
    Test number
    971672515913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail150,881 miles (+2,884)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,881 miles
    Test number
    328969035294
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking on side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass147,997 miles (+2,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,997 miles
    Test number
    762650514222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front floo/footwell holed but not in any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass145,140 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,140 miles
    Test number
    391794026487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail145,139 miles (+2,663)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,139 miles
    Test number
    750470192359
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

  16. Pass142,476 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    142,476 miles
    Test number
    754505234708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,441 miles (+117)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    139,441 miles
    Test number
    287500555474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre side wall cut

  18. Fail139,324 miles (+19,605)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,324 miles
    Test number
    235682745109
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre side wall cut

  19. Pass119,719 miles (+17,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,719 miles
    Test number
    967012144145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,683 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,683 miles
    Test number
    299452243172
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  21. Pass102,683 miles (+11,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,683 miles
    Test number
    618522443180
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  22. Pass91,427 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,427 miles
    Test number
    135592852121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,517 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    509926731257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,920 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    392916530433
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  25. Pass86,920 miles (+2,614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    974656830200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  26. Pass84,306 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,306 miles
    Test number
    992783539234
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteHand brake travel long

  27. Fail84,306 miles (+2,451)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,306 miles
    Test number
    382962639262
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteHand brake travel long

  28. Pass81,855 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,855 miles
    Test number
    771675238259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass77,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    162430947255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail77,474 miles (+4,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    200610047257
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass73,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    371025816274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail73,041 miles (+3,850)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    773975616249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  33. Pass69,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    243715335234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V36 GCD

Does V36 GCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V36 GCD expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V36 GCD?
The MOT on V36 GCD expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V36 GCD done?
V36 GCD was recorded at 175,322 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 5,345 miles a year.
Has V36 GCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V36 GCD has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V36 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 V36 GCD find?
V36 GCD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: off side rear brake disc inner face scored / worn and brake fluctuating; oil leaks; play at off side front wheel.

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