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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V637 GTCMOT history

V637 GTC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

V637 GTC 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 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,413 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 GTC
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 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 GTC was last recorded at 99,413 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,611 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,802 miles
Average per year
2,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,413 miles
  • 2024 – 97,611 miles
  • 2023 – 96,374 miles
  • 2022 – 94,959 miles
  • 2021 – 93,680 miles
  • 2020 – 92,209 miles
  • 2019 – 89,923 miles
  • 2018 – 88,374 miles
  • 2017 – 86,754 miles
  • 2016 – 85,072 miles
  • 2015 – 83,068 miles
  • 2014 – 80,675 miles
  • 2013 – 78,705 miles
  • 2012 – 76,281 miles
  • 2011 – 72,884 miles
  • 2010 – 68,318 miles
  • 2009 – 65,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,413 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear position light lenses faded
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front both shocker turrets corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    445743515501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear position light lenses faded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail99,413 miles (+1,802)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    693157503058
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear position light lenses faded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass97,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,611 miles
    Test number
    295814113640
    • AdvisoryFront both shocker turrets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both side light red lenes faded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail97,611 miles (+1,201)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,611 miles
    Test number
    108647132532
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOX PANNEL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both shocker turrets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both side light red lenes faded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass96,410 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    747298169416
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside door hingre deteriorated but door still functions and secures

  6. Fail96,374 miles (+1,415)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,374 miles
    Test number
    248614863211
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor housing leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor housing leaking oil

  7. Pass94,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    175229669982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,958 miles (+1,278)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    803473092813
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit binternasl by door bare wires (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,680 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    441747695382
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH tractor joints leaking a small amount of grease
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats full of heavy / fragile equipment

  10. Fail93,680 miles (+1,471)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    242517808111
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH tractor joints leaking a small amount of grease
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats full of heavy / fragile equipment

  11. Pass92,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,209 miles
    Test number
    504264360859
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail92,209 miles (+2,286)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,209 miles
    Test number
    608029171309
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/ bumper marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass89,923 miles (+1,549)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,923 miles
    Test number
    556211751061
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing

  14. Pass88,374 miles (+1,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    793550553640
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewall slight perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front upper shock absorbers towers corroding slightly.

  15. Pass86,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    857787628914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail86,754 miles (+1,682)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    458943553831
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass85,072 miles (+2,004)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,072 miles
    Test number
    320876281582
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  18. Pass83,068 miles (+2,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,068 miles
    Test number
    718860475121
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass80,675 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    348084164163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail80,675 miles (+1,970)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    499254964109
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass78,705 miles (+2,424)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    306238353133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight weeping from nearside front swivel
    • NoteSlight weeping from offside front swivel

  22. Pass76,281 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,281 miles
    Test number
    877392972152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,203 miles (+3,319)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,203 miles
    Test number
    665580262105
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass72,884 miles (+4,566)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,884 miles
    Test number
    759665221119
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs pitted
    • NoteSlight noise from diff

  25. Pass68,318 miles (+2,607)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    684075880035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres cracking

  26. Pass65,711 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    871636989030
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres cracking

  27. Fail65,711 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    230986389068
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres cracking

Questions about V637 GTC

Does V637 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V637 GTC is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V637 GTC?
The MOT on V637 GTC is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V637 GTC done?
V637 GTC was recorded at 99,413 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,019 miles a year.
Has V637 GTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 GTC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V637 GTC 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 V637 GTC find?
V637 GTC passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn; rear position light lenses faded; steering box has seepage.

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