Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,492 cc
V704 GEXMOT history
V704 GEX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 173,477 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V704 GEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 10 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V704 GEX was last recorded at 173,477 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 5,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Sept 2016: 155,946 miles, lower than 156,547 miles on 6 Oct 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 167,876 miles · 13 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,601 miles
- Average per year
- 5,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 173,477 miles
- 2021 – 167,876 miles
- 2018 – 166,003 miles
- 2017 – 163,447 miles
- 2016 – 159,972 miles
- 2015 – 156,547 miles
- 2014 – 153,294 miles
- 2013 – 149,030 miles
- 2012 – 146,336 miles
- 2011 – 138,490 miles
- 2010 – 135,305 miles
- 2009 – 133,180 miles
- 2008 – 128,135 miles
- 2007 – 113,631 miles
- 2006 – 76,830 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,477 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,477 miles (+5,601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 173,477 miles
- Test number
- 271894526004
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
Pass167,876 miles (+1,873)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 167,876 miles
- Test number
- 547678992247
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,003 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 166,003 miles
- Test number
- 281242235164
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,003 miles (+2,556)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,003 miles
- Test number
- 110021276167
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,447 miles (+3,475)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 163,447 miles
- Test number
- 385082609205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnderbody general chassis and suspension corrosion
Pass159,972 miles (+4,026)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 159,972 miles
- Test number
- 349354499893
- AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail155,946 miles (-601)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,946 miles
- Test number
- 611237089773
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working offside rear (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre and offside centre (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass156,547 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 156,547 miles
- Test number
- 250845062695
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail156,547 miles (+3,253)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,547 miles
- Test number
- 530937566093
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass153,294 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 153,294 miles
- Test number
- 236692184254
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront passangers door stiif to open from the inside
Fail153,294 miles (+4,264)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,294 miles
- Test number
- 295512884233
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront passangers door stiif to open from the inside
Pass149,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 149,030 miles
- Test number
- 988604273232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,030 miles (+2,694)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,030 miles
- Test number
- 537700773265
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass146,336 miles (+7,846)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 146,336 miles
- Test number
- 356831572462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,490 miles (+3,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 138,490 miles
- Test number
- 225870361413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass135,305 miles (+2,125)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 135,305 miles
- Test number
- 731882060122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,180 miles (+5,045)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 133,180 miles
- Test number
- 950660069131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,135 miles (+14,504)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 128,135 miles
- Test number
- 940845638146
- Note1) Slight bind, O/S/F brake. 2) Fuel residue around bell housing, no leak found!.
Pass113,631 miles (+36,801)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 113,631 miles
- Test number
- 853077257079
- Note(nearside) passenger seat belt frayed, not excessively.
- NoteDriver's seat belt frayed at lower end, not excessively.
Pass76,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 76,830 miles
- Test number
- 113728556086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V704 GEX
- Does V704 GEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V704 GEX expired on 1 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V704 GEX?
- The MOT on V704 GEX expired on 1 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V704 GEX done?
- V704 GEX was recorded at 173,477 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 5,600 miles a year.
- Has V704 GEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V704 GEX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on V704 GEX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V704 GEX find?
- V704 GEX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; general corrosion underside.
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