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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V698 GYAMOT history

V698 GYA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 36,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

V698 GYA red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
36,846 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V698 GYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V698 GYA was last recorded at 36,846 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,752 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,094 miles
Average per year
968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,846 miles
  • 2024 – 35,752 miles
  • 2023 – 35,018 miles
  • 2022 – 34,616 miles
  • 2021 – 33,998 miles
  • 2020 – 33,467 miles
  • 2019 – 32,695 miles
  • 2018 – 31,406 miles
  • 2017 – 29,625 miles
  • 2016 – 28,847 miles
  • 2015 – 28,091 miles
  • 2014 – 27,605 miles
  • 2013 – 26,460 miles
  • 2012 – 25,612 miles
  • 2011 – 24,299 miles
  • 2010 – 23,028 miles
  • 2009 – 21,971 miles
  • 2008 – 21,067 miles
  • 2007 – 20,148 miles
  • 2006 – 18,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISH BONE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link [ FORWARD (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,846 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    36,846 miles
    Test number
    780921193062
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISH BONE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link [ FORWARD (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail36,846 miles (+1,094)2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,846 miles
    Test number
    243815493979
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated WISH BONE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link [ FORWARD (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass35,752 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    35,752 miles
    Test number
    592530388212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,018 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    861448767373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,616 miles
    Test number
    854947817748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,608 miles (+610)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    672855122686
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass33,998 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    33,998 miles
    Test number
    449276702995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,467 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,467 miles
    Test number
    242224136053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,695 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    154047927610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,406 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,406 miles
    Test number
    979967667390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,625 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,625 miles
    Test number
    163633505718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,847 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,847 miles
    Test number
    565461414347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass28,091 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,091 miles
    Test number
    114331494383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,605 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,605 miles
    Test number
    696672624303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,460 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,460 miles
    Test number
    539276713300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,612 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,612 miles
    Test number
    928414222389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,299 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,299 miles
    Test number
    316348911367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,028 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,028 miles
    Test number
    353140520371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,971 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,971 miles
    Test number
    692087329367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,067 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,067 miles
    Test number
    561882628390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,148 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,148 miles
    Test number
    653263737356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,455 miles
    Test number
    270612736310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V698 GYA

Does V698 GYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V698 GYA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V698 GYA?
The MOT on V698 GYA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V698 GYA done?
V698 GYA was recorded at 36,846 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 968 miles a year.
Has V698 GYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V698 GYA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V698 GYA 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 V698 GYA find?
V698 GYA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wish bone; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link [ forward; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm, and 4 more.

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