Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V51 GSLMOT history
V51 GSL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 134,198 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,014 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V51 GSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V51 GSL was last recorded at 134,198 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Oct 2014: 101,150 miles, lower than 955,790 miles on 31 Oct 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,188 miles · 12 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 4,014 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,198 miles
- 2024 – 131,953 miles
- 2023 – 128,503 miles
- 2022 – 127,194 miles
- 2021 – 125,507 miles
- 2020 – 124,171 miles
- 2019 – 122,759 miles
- 2018 – 118,515 miles
- 2017 – 113,405 miles
- 2016 – 109,414 miles
- 2015 – 105,778 miles
- 2014 – 101,150 miles
- 2013 – 955,790 miles
- 2012 – 90,988 miles
- 2011 – 85,743 miles
- 2010 – 79,455 miles
- 2009 – 73,967 miles
- 2008 – 69,212 miles
- 2007 – 63,905 miles
- 2006 – 57,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,198 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,198 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 134,198 miles
- Test number
- 891014523067
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail134,188 miles (+2,235)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,188 miles
- Test number
- 987062363039
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis leg corroded within 30cm of rear axle A frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,953 miles (+3,450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 131,953 miles
- Test number
- 467236310039
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass128,503 miles (+1,309)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 128,503 miles
- Test number
- 617542829763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,194 miles (+1,687)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,194 miles
- Test number
- 299696363328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 125,507 miles
- Test number
- 733826597196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,507 miles (+1,336)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,507 miles
- Test number
- 821554426629
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass124,171 miles (+1,412)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 124,171 miles
- Test number
- 328650066712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,759 miles (+4,244)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 122,759 miles
- Test number
- 198929792455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,515 miles (+5,110)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 118,515 miles
- Test number
- 636433264829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,405 miles (+3,991)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 113,405 miles
- Test number
- 131060278523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,414 miles (+3,636)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 109,414 miles
- Test number
- 792593792924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,778 miles (+4,628)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 105,778 miles
- Test number
- 109911458192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,150 miles (-854,640)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 101,150 miles
- Test number
- 499571704318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass955,790 miles (+864,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 955,790 miles
- Test number
- 297304303382
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass90,988 miles (+5,245)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 90,988 miles
- Test number
- 806356692254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,743 miles (+6,288)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 85,743 miles
- Test number
- 506784591250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 79,455 miles
- Test number
- 714368800300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,455 miles (+5,488)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,455 miles
- Test number
- 721588300347
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass73,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 73,967 miles
- Test number
- 782196709304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,962 miles (+4,750)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,962 miles
- Test number
- 920096109325
- FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Pass69,212 miles (+5,307)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 69,212 miles
- Test number
- 184558398216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 63,905 miles
- Test number
- 672794407372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,905 miles (+6,149)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,905 miles
- Test number
- 610424107395
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 57,756 miles
- Test number
- 730816006355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V51 GSL
- Does V51 GSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 GSL is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V51 GSL?
- The MOT on V51 GSL is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V51 GSL done?
- V51 GSL was recorded at 134,198 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,014 miles a year.
- Has V51 GSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V51 GSL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V51 GSL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V51 GSL find?
- V51 GSL passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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