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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V59 GSLMOT history

V59 GSL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 131,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

V59 GSL 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,733 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 GSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 GSL was last recorded at 131,733 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2006: 62,360 miles, lower than 62,364 miles on 30 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,608 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
3,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,733 miles
  • 2024 – 126,937 miles
  • 2023 – 124,667 miles
  • 2022 – 122,847 miles
  • 2021 – 121,305 miles
  • 2020 – 119,551 miles
  • 2019 – 117,914 miles
  • 2018 – 115,787 miles
  • 2017 – 112,898 miles
  • 2016 – 110,757 miles
  • 2015 – 107,367 miles
  • 2014 – 102,225 miles
  • 2013 – 98,701 miles
  • 2012 – 95,866 miles
  • 2011 – 90,640 miles
  • 2010 – 86,268 miles
  • 2009 – 83,403 miles
  • 2008 – 78,351 miles
  • 2007 – 70,265 miles
  • 2006 – 62,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,733 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking/perishing around all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

34 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,733 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,733 miles
    Test number
    480913326309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking/perishing around all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail131,608 miles (+4,671)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,608 miles
    Test number
    282987096580
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking/perishing around all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass126,937 miles (+2,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,937 miles
    Test number
    382178694589
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints on rear prop-shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. Pass124,667 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,667 miles
    Test number
    767420558071
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Fail124,654 miles (+1,807)1 dangerous8 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,654 miles
    Test number
    147783512491
    • DangerousBrake drum insecure Parking brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn front yolk (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel disc contaminated with oil (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose at transmission brake (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported along axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported along axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Pass122,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    100764448877
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  7. Fail122,847 miles (+1,542)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    104492965545
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  8. Pass121,305 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,305 miles
    Test number
    864678224638
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  9. Fail121,300 miles (+1,749)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,300 miles
    Test number
    703748626708
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  10. Pass119,551 miles (+1,637)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,551 miles
    Test number
    471226359717
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  11. Pass117,914 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,914 miles
    Test number
    858492854908
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  12. Fail117,913 miles (+2,126)1 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,913 miles
    Test number
    260147301428
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  13. Pass115,787 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,787 miles
    Test number
    742923411593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  14. Fail115,749 miles (+2,851)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    278331828260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  15. Pass112,898 miles (+18)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,898 miles
    Test number
    564244409257
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front axle swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt buckle shroud missing
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross-member (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both front outriggers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWorn universal joints on both prop shafts
  16. Fail112,880 miles (+2,123)2 dangerous9 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,880 miles
    Test number
    248489060065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis weak/holed (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis weak/holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter mounting corroded away (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Worn universal joints on both prop shafts (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front axle swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt buckle shroud missing
  17. Pass110,757 miles (+82)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,757 miles
    Test number
    833455871587
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front axle swivel joint leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "hockey stick bushes on axle" (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  18. Fail110,675 miles (+3,308)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,675 miles
    Test number
    716743476195
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working and lens broken (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member weak/hloed (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front axle swivel joint leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "hockey stick bushes on axle" (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  19. Pass107,367 miles (+5,142)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,367 miles
    Test number
    579179433925
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slightly cracked but showing view to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f headlight slight condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stock cover missing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker bush locating brackets slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rusty but not holed
    • AdvisorySteering damper has very slight play @ rubber
  20. Pass102,225 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    318924814370
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteSlight play in rear prop-shaft rear joint
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn
  21. Fail102,225 miles (+3,524)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    166570014321
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteSlight play in rear prop-shaft rear joint
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn
  22. Pass98,701 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,701 miles
    Test number
    127047893209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,866 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    788165102330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,640 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,640 miles
    Test number
    498980181235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,268 miles (+2,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,268 miles
    Test number
    410952900389
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  26. Pass83,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,403 miles
    Test number
    342517309301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,401 miles (+5,050)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,401 miles
    Test number
    890237009329
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  28. Pass78,351 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    871969208369
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  29. Fail78,349 miles (+8,084)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    121654508367
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  30. Pass70,265 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    901099307383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail70,262 miles (+7,902)2 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    372406207397
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre severely underinflated
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  32. Pass62,360 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    360834906324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail62,364 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    533443806358
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  34. Fail62,356 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,356 miles
    Test number
    701923506346
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about V59 GSL

Does V59 GSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V59 GSL is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V59 GSL?
The MOT on V59 GSL is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V59 GSL done?
V59 GSL was recorded at 131,733 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,637 miles a year.
Has V59 GSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 GSL has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V59 GSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V59 GSL find?
V59 GSL passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front steering box has seepage; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking/perishing around all four tyres.

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