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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V655 GJHMOT history

V655 GJH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

V655 GJH 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,264 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V655 GJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V655 GJH was last recorded at 56,264 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,904 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,360 miles
Average per year
1,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,264 miles
  • 2025 – 54,904 miles
  • 2024 – 53,944 miles
  • 2023 – 51,675 miles
  • 2022 – 50,534 miles
  • 2021 – 50,517 miles
  • 2020 – 50,419 miles
  • 2019 – 49,838 miles
  • 2018 – 49,043 miles
  • 2017 – 48,041 miles
  • 2016 – 46,591 miles
  • 2015 – 45,180 miles
  • 2014 – 42,914 miles
  • 2013 – 40,442 miles
  • 2012 – 38,063 miles
  • 2011 – 35,402 miles
  • 2010 – 33,254 miles
  • 2009 – 31,396 miles
  • 2008 – 28,378 miles
  • 2007 – 26,506 miles
  • 2006 – 22,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,264 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,264 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    809262382291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,904 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,904 miles
    Test number
    555423148647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,944 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,944 miles
    Test number
    559299340190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,675 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,675 miles
    Test number
    844791822696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,534 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,534 miles
    Test number
    777617059926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,517 miles
    Test number
    300167489833
    • AdvisorySome light corrosion under vehicle

  7. Fail50,517 miles (+98)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,517 miles
    Test number
    923571071267
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome light corrosion under vehicle

  8. Pass50,419 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    474845352079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,838 miles (+795)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,838 miles
    Test number
    475342857959
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper A Frame Balljoint dust cover on top of rear diff.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass49,043 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,043 miles
    Test number
    656587153972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,041 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    994989163329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,591 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,591 miles
    Test number
    880081398908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,180 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    108058065001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,914 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,914 miles
    Test number
    715029764003
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail42,914 miles (+2,472)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,914 miles
    Test number
    826219364065
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass40,442 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,442 miles
    Test number
    358122673005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,063 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,063 miles
    Test number
    747783072078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,402 miles
    Test number
    158951871476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,402 miles (+2,148)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,402 miles
    Test number
    109260471024
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass33,254 miles (+1,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,254 miles
    Test number
    983556570031
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  21. Pass31,396 miles (+3,018)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,396 miles
    Test number
    133119969040
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked
    • NoteSlight lift in o/s/f track rod end

  22. Pass28,378 miles (+1,872)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,378 miles
    Test number
    404937678031
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  23. Pass26,506 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    913117267050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,615 miles
    Test number
    180941256413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V655 GJH

Does V655 GJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V655 GJH is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V655 GJH?
The MOT on V655 GJH is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V655 GJH done?
V655 GJH was recorded at 56,264 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,671 miles a year.
Has V655 GJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V655 GJH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on V655 GJH 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 V655 GJH find?
V655 GJH passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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