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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V642 GTCMOT history

V642 GTC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

V642 GTC red 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 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,935 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 GTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 GTC was last recorded at 139,935 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2015: 97,183 miles, lower than 948,271 miles on 1 Nov 2014.

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
139,685 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
3,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,935 miles
  • 2024 – 139,685 miles
  • 2022 – 139,659 miles
  • 2021 – 138,379 miles
  • 2019 – 133,110 miles
  • 2018 – 129,519 miles
  • 2017 – 118,313 miles
  • 2016 – 106,305 miles
  • 2015 – 97,183 miles
  • 2014 – 948,271 miles
  • 2013 – 92,166 miles
  • 2012 – 90,222 miles
  • 2011 – 87,691 miles
  • 2010 – 83,628 miles
  • 2009 – 81,822 miles
  • 2008 – 78,152 miles
  • 2007 – 70,405 miles
  • 2006 – 67,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,935 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • All rear chassis nearside and offside and rear cross member slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • (Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, adjustment/repair advised)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,935 miles (+250)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,935 miles
    Test number
    608808507534
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass139,685 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,685 miles
    Test number
    875845413595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass139,665 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,665 miles
    Test number
    635683875551
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All body mounting outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear chassis nearside and offside and rear cross member slight corroded

  4. Fail139,665 miles (+6)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,665 miles
    Test number
    248389848419
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all offside not working (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear chassis nearside and offside and rear cross member slight corroded

  5. Pass139,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,659 miles
    Test number
    726912055003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail139,659 miles (+1,280)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,659 miles
    Test number
    417159584815
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to body mount around rear cross memder (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to body mount around rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm rod bush at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front running light slight pink
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNone standard suspension fitted at tine of test

  7. Pass138,379 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,379 miles
    Test number
    332620441458
    • Advisory(Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, adjustment/repair advised)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (Steering drop arm ball joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (All) (5.2.3 (f))

  8. Fail138,375 miles (+190)3 dangerous9 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,375 miles
    Test number
    472753106173
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • Advisory(Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, adjustment/repair advised)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (Steering drop arm ball joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (All) (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass138,185 miles (+5,075)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,185 miles
    Test number
    721106365104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  10. Pass133,110 miles (+3,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,110 miles
    Test number
    370951472190
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass129,519 miles (+11,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,519 miles
    Test number
    669641976011
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass118,313 miles (+12,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,313 miles
    Test number
    602735109272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass106,305 miles (+9,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,305 miles
    Test number
    834699634857
    • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to rear chassis rail

  14. Pass97,183 miles (-851,088)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    867671352421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail948,271 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    948,271 miles
    Test number
    196815704337
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass948,271 miles (+856,105)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    948,271 miles
    Test number
    407315004383
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass92,166 miles (+1,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    668978383228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass90,222 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,222 miles
    Test number
    379816192439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,691 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,691 miles
    Test number
    769386781250
    • NoteCar is recorded as seriously damaged
    • NoteFront swivels leaking slightly
    • NoteNearside front hockey stick bush slightly worn

  20. Fail87,691 miles (+4,063)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,691 miles
    Test number
    868524281213
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteCar is recorded as seriously damaged
    • NoteFront swivels leaking slightly
    • NoteNearside front hockey stick bush slightly worn

  21. Pass83,628 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    432434270283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,822 miles (+3,670)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,822 miles
    Test number
    464847689275
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear seat support missing
    • NoteRear seat belts not fitted
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering damper bush

  23. Pass78,152 miles (+7,747)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,152 miles
    Test number
    582449238234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,405 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    282036077401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,029 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    191309886108
    • NoteSlight play in rear axle A frame ball joint

Questions about V642 GTC

Does V642 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V642 GTC is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V642 GTC?
The MOT on V642 GTC is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V642 GTC done?
V642 GTC was recorded at 139,935 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,782 miles a year.
Has V642 GTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 GTC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V642 GTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V642 GTC find?
V642 GTC passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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