
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
V676 GRVMOT history
V676 GRV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 136,012 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 136,012 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 22 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,118 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V676 GRV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V676 GRV was last recorded at 136,012 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 136,012 miles · 7 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,012 miles
- 2024 – 133,632 miles
- 2023 – 129,850 miles
- 2022 – 123,387 miles
- 2021 – 115,214 miles
- 2020 – 108,556 miles
- 2019 – 107,435 miles
- 2018 – 103,451 miles
- 2017 – 101,373 miles
- 2016 – 98,447 miles
- 2015 – 93,111 miles
- 2014 – 89,209 miles
- 2013 – 85,114 miles
- 2012 – 80,348 miles
- 2011 – 74,470 miles
- 2010 – 67,907 miles
- 2009 – 60,465 miles
- 2008 – 60,183 miles
- 2007 – 57,970 miles
- 2006 – 55,791 miles
- 2005 – 49,336 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange gasket
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
36 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,012 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 136,012 miles
- Test number
- 177377011303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail136,012 miles (+2,380)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,012 miles
- Test number
- 115451575075
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass133,632 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 133,632 miles
- Test number
- 165492502503
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail133,632 miles (+3,782)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,632 miles
- Test number
- 803670904896
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter /housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to test osf wheel bearing due to brake binding
Pass129,850 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 129,850 miles
- Test number
- 414917035912
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Fail129,850 miles (+6,463)1 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,850 miles
- Test number
- 972497885609
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass123,387 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 123,387 miles
- Test number
- 450506923259
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,384 miles (+8,170)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,384 miles
- Test number
- 860720023552
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,214 miles (+6,658)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 115,214 miles
- Test number
- 816411364169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,556 miles (+10)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 108,556 miles
- Test number
- 566367204489
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail108,546 miles (+1,111)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,546 miles
- Test number
- 802721457590
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass107,435 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 107,435 miles
- Test number
- 254463333436
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured
Fail107,427 miles (+175)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,427 miles
- Test number
- 649363469347
- MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis at anti-roll bar bracket (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside of rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured
Pass107,252 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 107,252 miles
- Test number
- 994016703821
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail107,249 miles (+3,798)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,249 miles
- Test number
- 297851314442
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,451 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 103,451 miles
- Test number
- 894859127933
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail103,445 miles (+2,072)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,445 miles
- Test number
- 416713046253
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes
Pass101,373 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 101,373 miles
- Test number
- 401352576414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,447 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 98,447 miles
- Test number
- 761525641540
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail98,445 miles (+5,334)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,445 miles
- Test number
- 428739382327
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass93,111 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 93,111 miles
- Test number
- 605230225076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail93,109 miles (+3,900)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,109 miles
- Test number
- 325556215055
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass89,209 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 89,209 miles
- Test number
- 209153524087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail89,208 miles (+4,094)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,208 miles
- Test number
- 527900324002
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass85,114 miles (+4,766)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 85,114 miles
- Test number
- 349838913017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 80,348 miles
- Test number
- 295800722012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,348 miles (+5,878)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,348 miles
- Test number
- 498810822048
- 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)
Pass74,470 miles (+6,563)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 74,470 miles
- Test number
- 155350121049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,907 miles (+7,442)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 67,907 miles
- Test number
- 781431320096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,465 miles (+282)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 60,465 miles
- Test number
- 290619849002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,183 miles (+2,213)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 60,183 miles
- Test number
- 362443908416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 57,970 miles
- Test number
- 362231027228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,970 miles (+2,179)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,970 miles
- Test number
- 990419117272
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass55,791 miles (+6,455)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 55,791 miles
- Test number
- 483944636276
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteSome movement in the offside steering damper bush
Pass49,336 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 49,336 miles
- Test number
- 571771235255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,283 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,283 miles
- Test number
- 310300235456
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about V676 GRV
- Does V676 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V676 GRV is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V676 GRV?
- The MOT on V676 GRV is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V676 GRV done?
- V676 GRV was recorded at 136,012 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,118 miles a year.
- Has V676 GRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V676 GRV has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V676 GRV 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 V676 GRV find?
- V676 GRV passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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