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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V54 GWBMOT history

V54 GWB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 195,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

V54 GWB 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
195,082 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 GWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 GWB was last recorded at 195,082 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,526 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,556 miles
Average per year
6,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,082 miles
  • 2025 – 192,526 miles
  • 2024 – 186,896 miles
  • 2023 – 185,713 miles
  • 2022 – 183,994 miles
  • 2021 – 181,878 miles
  • 2020 – 176,895 miles
  • 2019 – 171,300 miles
  • 2018 – 159,263 miles
  • 2017 – 149,548 miles
  • 2016 – 143,819 miles
  • 2015 – 135,427 miles
  • 2014 – 130,203 miles
  • 2013 – 120,782 miles
  • 2012 – 107,006 miles
  • 2011 – 92,552 miles
  • 2010 – 78,258 miles
  • 2008 – 70,511 miles
  • 2007 – 64,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,082 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.

  • Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

34 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,082 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    195,082 miles
    Test number
    249741820126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass192,526 miles (+5,630)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    192,526 miles
    Test number
    504768105602
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass186,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,896 miles
    Test number
    951982830874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,896 miles (+1,183)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,896 miles
    Test number
    618189208847
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,713 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    185,713 miles
    Test number
    448176697604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail185,666 miles (+1,672)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,666 miles
    Test number
    213971461190
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass183,994 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    183,994 miles
    Test number
    252257096554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass181,878 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    181,878 miles
    Test number
    430207441359
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Fail181,878 miles (+4,983)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,878 miles
    Test number
    630029765031
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass176,895 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    176,895 miles
    Test number
    462789573867
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Rear under floor cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Footwell corroded and very thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side step corroded and thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Small hole in chassis just outside 30cm of tow bar mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail176,895 miles (+5,595)1 major3 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,895 miles
    Test number
    892674312112
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Rear under floor cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Footwell corroded and very thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side step corroded and thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Small hole in chassis just outside 30cm of tow bar mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass171,300 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,300 miles
    Test number
    654439520112
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail171,300 miles (+12,037)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,300 miles
    Test number
    619309504476
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorSuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both rear radius arms- on chassis marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass159,263 miles (+9,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,263 miles
    Test number
    625668762321
    • AdvisoryOil leak Front swivels

  15. Pass149,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,548 miles
    Test number
    981527335568
    • AdvisoryOil leak from nearside and offside front steering swivel
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  16. Fail149,548 miles (+5,729)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,548 miles
    Test number
    979003769789
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from nearside and offside front steering swivel
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  17. Pass143,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,819 miles
    Test number
    394777215186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,819 miles (+8,392)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,819 miles
    Test number
    395040378876
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Fail135,427 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    229670115463
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass135,427 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    438310315189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,203 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,203 miles
    Test number
    266236004496
    • NoteRear cross member soon need attention

  22. Fail130,203 miles (+9,421)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,203 miles
    Test number
    726646304103
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteRear cross member soon need attention

  23. Pass120,782 miles (+13,776)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,782 miles
    Test number
    319639013119
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyer worn on inner edge but not bad

  24. Pass107,006 miles (+14,454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,006 miles
    Test number
    346604912184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass92,552 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,552 miles
    Test number
    227948311474
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail92,552 miles (+14,294)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,552 miles
    Test number
    426300911105
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass78,258 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,258 miles
    Test number
    801223210104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,760 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,760 miles
    Test number
    333786000015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front swivel housing slighgtly leaking

  29. Fail76,760 miles (+6,249)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,760 miles
    Test number
    771594100017
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front swivel housing slighgtly leaking

  30. Pass70,511 miles (+2,625)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    402615448338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to split

  31. Pass67,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,886 miles
    Test number
    521733208047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail67,886 miles (+2,914)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,886 miles
    Test number
    262992608080
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  33. Pass64,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    530942207002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail64,972 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    540372107050
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about V54 GWB

Does V54 GWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V54 GWB is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V54 GWB?
The MOT on V54 GWB is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V54 GWB done?
V54 GWB was recorded at 195,082 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,746 miles a year.
Has V54 GWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 GWB has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V54 GWB 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 V54 GWB find?
V54 GWB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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