
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
V661 GJHMOT history
V661 GJH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,121 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 134,121 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V661 GJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V661 GJH was last recorded at 134,121 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Nov 2007: 45,406 miles, lower than 397,680 miles on 5 Dec 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,119 miles · 3 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,121 miles
- 2025 – 133,770 miles
- 2024 – 132,726 miles
- 2023 – 131,281 miles
- 2022 – 128,962 miles
- 2021 – 127,286 miles
- 2017 – 121,427 miles
- 2016 – 112,653 miles
- 2015 – 102,963 miles
- 2014 – 95,361 miles
- 2013 – 88,941 miles
- 2012 – 83,061 miles
- 2011 – 74,587 miles
- 2008 – 50,787 miles
- 2007 – 45,406 miles
- 2006 – 397,680 miles
- 2005 – 36,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes chassis end
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front swivel seal weeping
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,121 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 134,121 miles
- Test number
- 235911068144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail134,119 miles (+349)3 dangerous6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,119 miles
- Test number
- 888877630447
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached snaped off at lower fixing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp aim un tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,770 miles (+2)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 133,770 miles
- Test number
- 658883172219
- MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door check strap defective
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail133,768 miles (+1,042)2 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,768 miles
- Test number
- 492559648756
- MajorNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door check strap defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal weeping
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass132,726 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 132,726 miles
- Test number
- 319596573745
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal weeping
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail132,726 miles (+1,445)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,726 miles
- Test number
- 877558812065
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting area of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal weeping
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass131,281 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 131,281 miles
- Test number
- 394964417779
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail131,281 miles (+2,319)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,281 miles
- Test number
- 771625877329
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass128,962 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 128,962 miles
- Test number
- 244409187164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail128,962 miles (+1,676)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,962 miles
- Test number
- 448391489235
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,286 miles (+5,859)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 127,286 miles
- Test number
- 733138373703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,427 miles (+3)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 121,427 miles
- Test number
- 947528273948
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front turrets corroded
- AdvisoryFront winch bumper corroded
Fail121,424 miles (+8,771)3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,424 miles
- Test number
- 769458401644
- FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm steering box (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front turrets corroded
- AdvisoryFront winch bumper corroded
Pass112,653 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 112,653 miles
- Test number
- 263280433162
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front outrigger
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
Fail112,653 miles (+9,690)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,653 miles
- Test number
- 400017499404
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front outrigger
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
Pass102,963 miles (+7,602)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 102,963 miles
- Test number
- 749428035187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteCorrosion to nearside front outrigger
- NoteCorrosion to rear chassis
Pass95,361 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 95,361 miles
- Test number
- 657923754143
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSome corrosion to rear chassis
Fail95,359 miles (+6,418)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,359 miles
- Test number
- 275303754413
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSome corrosion to rear chassis
Pass88,941 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 88,941 miles
- Test number
- 507758323185
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail88,941 miles (+5,880)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,941 miles
- Test number
- 357488523188
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass83,061 miles (+8,474)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 83,061 miles
- Test number
- 356657932165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,587 miles (+23,800)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 74,587 miles
- Test number
- 126455021172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,787 miles (+5,381)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 50,787 miles
- Test number
- 142770538304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,406 miles (-352,274)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 45,406 miles
- Test number
- 632145027314
- NoteDriver wiper blade starting to split
Pass397,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 397,680 miles
- Test number
- 250479036303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail397,680 miles (+361,209)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 397,680 miles
- Test number
- 450289636450
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Pass36,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 36,471 miles
- Test number
- 240689235371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V661 GJH
- Does V661 GJH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V661 GJH is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V661 GJH?
- The MOT on V661 GJH is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V661 GJH done?
- V661 GJH was recorded at 134,121 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,726 miles a year.
- Has V661 GJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V661 GJH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V661 GJH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V661 GJH find?
- V661 GJH passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.
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