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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V668 GBCMOT history

V668 GBC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 243,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

V668 GBC blue 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
243,309 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V668 GBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V668 GBC was last recorded at 243,309 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,267 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,042 miles
Average per year
7,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,309 miles
  • 2025 – 240,267 miles
  • 2024 – 235,727 miles
  • 2022 – 234,005 miles
  • 2020 – 226,025 miles
  • 2019 – 219,423 miles
  • 2018 – 215,016 miles
  • 2017 – 196,549 miles
  • 2016 – 195,501 miles
  • 2015 – 192,386 miles
  • 2014 – 178,837 miles
  • 2013 – 170,419 miles
  • 2012 – 159,493 miles
  • 2011 – 147,219 miles
  • 2010 – 134,706 miles
  • 2009 – 121,841 miles
  • 2008 – 109,750 miles
  • 2007 – 97,303 miles
  • 2006 – 83,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,309 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,309 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    243,309 miles
    Test number
    914527399892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass240,267 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    240,267 miles
    Test number
    214646908116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass235,727 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    235,727 miles
    Test number
    364241373931
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside

  4. Pass234,005 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    234,005 miles
    Test number
    126481399388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass226,025 miles (+6,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    226,025 miles
    Test number
    858951720395
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to chassis

  6. Pass219,423 miles (+4,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    219,423 miles
    Test number
    533098923529
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  7. Pass215,016 miles (+18,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    215,016 miles
    Test number
    950888202598
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass196,549 miles (+1,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    196,549 miles
    Test number
    869386087193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass195,501 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    195,501 miles
    Test number
    370381490926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass192,386 miles (+6,324)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    192,386 miles
    Test number
    311360812339
    • DangerousFront propshaft ujs excessive play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass186,062 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    186,062 miles
    Test number
    679792745077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  12. Fail186,062 miles (+7,225)2 dangerous8 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,062 miles
    Test number
    179674035422
    • DangerousDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Pass178,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    178,837 miles
    Test number
    948945734047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail178,837 miles (+8,418)17 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,837 miles
    Test number
    105291534468
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass170,419 miles (+104)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    170,419 miles
    Test number
    987476033072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteNearside gearbox mounting is loose

  16. Fail170,315 miles (+10,822)1 dangerous7 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,315 miles
    Test number
    728130633045
    • DangerousDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteNearside gearbox mounting is loose

  17. Pass159,493 miles (+12,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    159,493 miles
    Test number
    428667022081
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass147,219 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    147,219 miles
    Test number
    199868221417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight play steering drop arm ball joint

  19. Fail147,219 miles (+12,513)4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,219 miles
    Test number
    208078121050
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight play steering drop arm ball joint

  20. Pass134,706 miles (+12,865)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    134,706 miles
    Test number
    392125810078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    121,841 miles
    Test number
    164062729029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,841 miles (+12,091)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,841 miles
    Test number
    462224819097
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass109,750 miles (+12,447)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    109,750 miles
    Test number
    171301428045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,303 miles (+13,480)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    432632027050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    631506726017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,823 miles11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    611373626047
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V668 GBC

Does V668 GBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V668 GBC is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V668 GBC?
The MOT on V668 GBC is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V668 GBC done?
V668 GBC was recorded at 243,309 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
Has V668 GBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V668 GBC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on V668 GBC 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 V668 GBC find?
V668 GBC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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