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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V41 GRHMOT history

V41 GRH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

V41 GRH 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 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,124 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 GRH
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
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V41 GRH was last recorded at 152,124 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,121 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,124 miles
  • 2025 – 148,127 miles
  • 2024 – 145,361 miles
  • 2023 – 144,822 miles
  • 2021 – 143,377 miles
  • 2019 – 143,315 miles
  • 2018 – 143,101 miles
  • 2017 – 142,830 miles
  • 2016 – 142,560 miles
  • 2015 – 141,372 miles
  • 2014 – 135,637 miles
  • 2012 – 131,656 miles
  • 2011 – 123,247 miles
  • 2010 – 116,319 miles
  • 2009 – 103,888 miles
  • 2008 – 88,033 miles
  • 2007 – 72,564 miles
  • 2006 – 63,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,124 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Drivers side step has hole caused by corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,124 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,124 miles
    Test number
    754454413595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,121 miles (+3,994)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,121 miles
    Test number
    950793818859
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,127 miles (+2,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,127 miles
    Test number
    252995977205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass145,361 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,361 miles
    Test number
    413697640532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,822 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,822 miles
    Test number
    759674859486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,377 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,377 miles
    Test number
    799331323013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,315 miles
    Test number
    895080757816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrivers side step has hole caused by corrosion

  8. Fail143,315 miles (+214)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,315 miles
    Test number
    185405481789
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers side step has hole caused by corrosion

  9. Pass143,101 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,101 miles
    Test number
    799246237030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,099 miles (+269)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,099 miles
    Test number
    460580960042
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,830 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,830 miles
    Test number
    958995901436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    142,560 miles
    Test number
    128647114327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail142,560 miles (+20)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,560 miles
    Test number
    632247373788
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split

  14. Fail142,540 miles (+1,168)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,540 miles
    Test number
    220166647365
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked front to rear (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass141,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    517709425060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,372 miles (+5,735)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,372 miles
    Test number
    888016025011
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken

  17. Pass135,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    135,637 miles
    Test number
    559664924006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,637 miles (+3,981)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,637 miles
    Test number
    986315414023
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass131,656 miles (+8,409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    131,656 miles
    Test number
    247329922204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,247 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    123,247 miles
    Test number
    355700421445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass122,409 miles (+6,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    122,409 miles
    Test number
    956444111041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass116,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    116,319 miles
    Test number
    262112520023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,319 miles (+12,431)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,319 miles
    Test number
    891520420009
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass103,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,888 miles
    Test number
    103060049054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail103,888 miles (+15,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,888 miles
    Test number
    862110649012
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Fail88,033 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,033 miles
    Test number
    441035728024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass88,033 miles (+15,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    88,033 miles
    Test number
    882645728091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass72,564 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    872116127092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail72,561 miles (+9,357)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    881572427084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

  30. Fail63,204 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,204 miles
    Test number
    673127926014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  31. Pass63,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    63,204 miles
    Test number
    693047926048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V41 GRH

Does V41 GRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V41 GRH is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V41 GRH?
The MOT on V41 GRH is valid until 16 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 GRH done?
V41 GRH was recorded at 152,124 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has V41 GRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 GRH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V41 GRH 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 GRH find?
V41 GRH passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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