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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V61 GSLMOT history

V61 GSL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 202,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

V61 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 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
202,863 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 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
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 GSL was last recorded at 202,863 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,302 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,561 miles
Average per year
2,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,863 miles
  • 2025 – 200,302 miles
  • 2024 – 197,441 miles
  • 2023 – 194,864 miles
  • 2022 – 191,648 miles
  • 2021 – 188,955 miles
  • 2020 – 185,941 miles
  • 2019 – 182,698 miles
  • 2018 – 178,427 miles
  • 2017 – 173,261 miles
  • 2016 – 170,975 miles
  • 2015 – 169,384 miles
  • 2014 – 168,551 miles
  • 2013 – 166,840 miles
  • 2012 – 165,300 miles
  • 2011 – 162,784 miles
  • 2010 – 160,488 miles
  • 2009 – 157,568 miles
  • 2008 – 154,094 miles
  • 2007 – 148,962 miles
  • 2006 – 143,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,863 miles
  • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over underbody and bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,863 miles (+2,561)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    202,863 miles
    Test number
    506195190969
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over underbody and bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass200,302 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    200,302 miles
    Test number
    476384646150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail200,301 miles (+2,860)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,301 miles
    Test number
    142255703823
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability link loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBody insecure battery box. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorBody insecure rear step (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass197,441 miles (+2,577)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    197,441 miles
    Test number
    541904287075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion at floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at steering box.

  5. Pass194,864 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    194,864 miles
    Test number
    896361344107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail194,864 miles (+3,216)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,864 miles
    Test number
    539821283357
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass191,648 miles (+2,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    191,648 miles
    Test number
    434326704315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections, front and rear suspension springs and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe slightly fouling engine

  8. Pass188,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    188,955 miles
    Test number
    584936539875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion over front and rear springs

  9. Fail188,952 miles (+3,011)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,952 miles
    Test number
    619864978781
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion over front and rear springs

  10. Pass185,941 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    185,941 miles
    Test number
    600498055397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryViscous fan seized

  11. Fail185,940 miles (+3,242)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,940 miles
    Test number
    165578476634
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure and fouling on engine sump (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryViscous fan seized

  12. Pass182,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    182,698 miles
    Test number
    676705984574
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail182,697 miles (+4,270)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,697 miles
    Test number
    509515211261
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass178,427 miles (+5,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    178,427 miles
    Test number
    664786723995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass173,261 miles (+2,286)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    173,261 miles
    Test number
    541730508919
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak steering box
    • AdvisoryFuel leak at rear of engine

  16. Pass170,975 miles (+1,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    170,975 miles
    Test number
    625204298994
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryChassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryNsf drag link ball joint play

  17. Pass169,384 miles (+833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    169,384 miles
    Test number
    346971409380
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass168,551 miles (+1,711)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    168,551 miles
    Test number
    827243434287
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass166,840 miles (+1,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    166,840 miles
    Test number
    759324133236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass165,300 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    165,300 miles
    Test number
    406518722214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass162,784 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    162,784 miles
    Test number
    966718421235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass160,488 miles (+2,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    160,488 miles
    Test number
    510199730258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  23. Pass157,568 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    157,568 miles
    Test number
    183734259266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass154,094 miles (+5,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    154,094 miles
    Test number
    504713138215
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub leaking grease

  25. Pass148,962 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    148,962 miles
    Test number
    603071817265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass143,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    143,129 miles
    Test number
    821090336271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V61 GSL

Does V61 GSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V61 GSL is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V61 GSL?
The MOT on V61 GSL is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V61 GSL done?
V61 GSL was recorded at 202,863 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,972 miles a year.
Has V61 GSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 GSL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V61 GSL 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 V61 GSL find?
V61 GSL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front bumper corroded; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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