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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V679 GKYMOT history

V679 GKY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

V679 GKY green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,974 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V679 GKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V679 GKY was last recorded at 92,974 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,101 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,873 miles
Average per year
3,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,974 miles
  • 2025 – 90,101 miles
  • 2024 – 86,639 miles
  • 2023 – 83,374 miles
  • 2022 – 80,472 miles
  • 2021 – 77,418 miles
  • 2020 – 75,631 miles
  • 2019 – 73,009 miles
  • 2018 – 70,390 miles
  • 2017 – 67,460 miles
  • 2016 – 64,618 miles
  • 2015 – 61,462 miles
  • 2014 – 57,654 miles
  • 2013 – 53,036 miles
  • 2012 – 49,634 miles
  • 2011 – 47,195 miles
  • 2010 – 43,514 miles
  • 2009 – 38,779 miles
  • 2008 – 34,894 miles
  • 2007 – 30,343 miles
  • 2006 – 26,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,974 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,974 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    823330041617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,101 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,101 miles
    Test number
    557975210227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,639 miles (+3,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,639 miles
    Test number
    562961065732
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  4. Pass83,374 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,374 miles
    Test number
    613196550581
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail83,360 miles (+2,888)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,360 miles
    Test number
    139785875915
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass80,472 miles (+3,054)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    309870196836
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded
  7. Pass77,418 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,418 miles
    Test number
    760753550147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,631 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,631 miles
    Test number
    294897480771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,009 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    498010202051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,390 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    963565907954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,460 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,460 miles
    Test number
    920725046027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,618 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    988683718325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,462 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,462 miles
    Test number
    956572025090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,654 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    969560324020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,036 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    897155413085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,634 miles (+2,439)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,634 miles
    Test number
    199820922417
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake cable sleeve poor fit in top mounting
    • NotePas pipes rusty
  17. Pass47,195 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,195 miles
    Test number
    726145621075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,514 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,514 miles
    Test number
    643556220003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,779 miles (+3,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,779 miles
    Test number
    234333729062
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass34,894 miles (+4,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,894 miles
    Test number
    813089718063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  21. Pass30,343 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,343 miles
    Test number
    134264327411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,185 miles
    Test number
    552739916043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V679 GKY

Does V679 GKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V679 GKY is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V679 GKY?
The MOT on V679 GKY is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V679 GKY done?
V679 GKY was recorded at 92,974 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,338 miles a year.
Has V679 GKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V679 GKY has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V679 GKY 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 V679 GKY find?
V679 GKY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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