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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V41 GNBMOT history

V41 GNB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

V41 GNB blue 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,626 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 GNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V41 GNB was last recorded at 138,626 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,618 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,626 miles
  • 2025 – 136,934 miles
  • 2024 – 135,523 miles
  • 2023 – 133,159 miles
  • 2021 – 131,208 miles
  • 2019 – 129,762 miles
  • 2018 – 126,102 miles
  • 2017 – 121,976 miles
  • 2016 – 117,121 miles
  • 2015 – 112,083 miles
  • 2014 – 105,710 miles
  • 2013 – 101,250 miles
  • 2012 – 95,481 miles
  • 2011 – 90,136 miles
  • 2010 – 84,285 miles
  • 2009 – 78,119 miles
  • 2008 – 71,829 miles
  • 2007 – 66,553 miles
  • 2006 – 60,617 miles
  • 2005 – 51,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,626 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox and front suspension balls (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hub balls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,626 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,626 miles
    Test number
    745771302224
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox and front suspension balls (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail138,618 miles (+1,684)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    826172177311
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox and front suspension balls (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,934 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    563037132693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S Front & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail136,934 miles (+1,411)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    713032686507
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S Front & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass135,523 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,523 miles
    Test number
    620132411183
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both front hub balls (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,479 miles (+2,320)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,479 miles
    Test number
    706017351514
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both front hub balls (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,159 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,159 miles
    Test number
    726167433256
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioating

  8. Fail133,131 miles (+1,923)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,131 miles
    Test number
    720468351495
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioating

  9. Pass131,208 miles (+1,051)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,208 miles
    Test number
    897077882787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySteering damper slightly leaking

  10. Pass130,157 miles (+395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,157 miles
    Test number
    421495538166
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass129,762 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,762 miles
    Test number
    999175545406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,681 miles (+3,579)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    474255098682
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass126,102 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    634697214941
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail126,029 miles (+4,053)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,029 miles
    Test number
    968233474918
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front trailing arm mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass121,976 miles (+4,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,976 miles
    Test number
    339203390231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

  16. Pass117,121 miles (+5,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,121 miles
    Test number
    666149961521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

  17. Pass112,083 miles (+6,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    730557886047
    • AdvisoryFront diff has oil leak

  18. Pass105,710 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    388318614334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,698 miles (+4,448)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,698 miles
    Test number
    615437714327
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass101,250 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,250 miles
    Test number
    279260413356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail101,221 miles (+5,740)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    239508803347
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass95,481 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,481 miles
    Test number
    898493602320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,136 miles
    Test number
    889481301318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    645720201313
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass84,285 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    323268290247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,119 miles (+6,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    930139509399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass71,829 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    984851808366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,553 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    320416407368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,617 miles
    Test number
    342767806357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail60,617 miles (+8,665)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,617 miles
    Test number
    793986906386
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

  31. Pass51,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    841282795204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V41 GNB

Does V41 GNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V41 GNB is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V41 GNB?
The MOT on V41 GNB is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V41 GNB done?
V41 GNB was recorded at 138,626 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has V41 GNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 GNB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V41 GNB 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 V41 GNB find?
V41 GNB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox and front suspension balls; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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