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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

V49 GBPMOT history

V49 GBP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 32,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

V49 GBP 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 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
32,100 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 GBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 GBP was last recorded at 32,100 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,287 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
813 miles
Average per year
1,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,100 miles
  • 2024 – 31,287 miles
  • 2023 – 30,481 miles
  • 2022 – 29,932 miles
  • 2021 – 29,390 miles
  • 2020 – 29,063 miles
  • 2019 – 28,630 miles
  • 2018 – 27,099 miles
  • 2017 – 24,800 miles
  • 2016 – 22,828 miles
  • 2015 – 20,323 miles
  • 2014 – 17,398 miles
  • 2013 – 13,757 miles
  • 2012 – 11,158 miles
  • 2011 – 8,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,100 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame axle stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,100 miles (+813)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    32,100 miles
    Test number
    748841190611
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame axle stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass31,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    181383365147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail31,287 miles (+806)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    374235032410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  4. Pass30,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    30,481 miles
    Test number
    675489914087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail30,481 miles (+549)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,481 miles
    Test number
    473067520086
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass29,932 miles (+542)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    29,932 miles
    Test number
    259938720353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass29,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,390 miles
    Test number
    601787662290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail29,390 miles (+327)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,390 miles
    Test number
    973421752400
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass29,063 miles (+433)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    29,063 miles
    Test number
    871303170648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass28,630 miles (+1,531)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    832988472418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering ball covers leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering ball covers leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass27,099 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    27,099 miles
    Test number
    147242824774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded but not affecting structural strength. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail27,099 miles (+2,299)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,099 miles
    Test number
    105393699995
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded but not affecting structural strength. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass24,800 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    24,800 miles
    Test number
    934244705350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,828 miles
    Test number
    694542462936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,828 miles (+2,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,828 miles
    Test number
    898643703800
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass20,323 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,323 miles
    Test number
    412868182976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,398 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,398 miles
    Test number
    476709624364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,757 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,757 miles
    Test number
    497523003313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,158 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,158 miles
    Test number
    948975632306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    8,833 miles
    Test number
    779274731395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 GBP

Does V49 GBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 GBP is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V49 GBP?
The MOT on V49 GBP is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 GBP done?
V49 GBP was recorded at 32,100 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 1,657 miles a year.
Has V49 GBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 GBP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V49 GBP 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 V49 GBP find?
V49 GBP passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: central rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "a" frame axle stabilizer.

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