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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V704 GYAMOT history

V704 GYA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 105,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

V704 GYA black 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,353 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V704 GYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V704 GYA was last recorded at 105,353 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2009: 72,679 miles, lower than 677,522 miles on 18 Feb 2008.
  • 20 Sept 2019: 99,369 miles, lower than 99,639 miles on 19 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,643 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
2,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,353 miles
  • 2025 – 104,643 miles
  • 2024 – 103,561 miles
  • 2023 – 102,746 miles
  • 2021 – 101,834 miles
  • 2020 – 100,934 miles
  • 2019 – 99,369 miles
  • 2018 – 99,072 miles
  • 2017 – 97,824 miles
  • 2016 – 95,548 miles
  • 2015 – 94,315 miles
  • 2014 – 92,738 miles
  • 2013 – 90,892 miles
  • 2012 – 87,893 miles
  • 2011 – 83,909 miles
  • 2010 – 78,789 miles
  • 2009 – 72,679 miles
  • 2008 – 677,522 miles
  • 2007 – 63,132 miles
  • 2006 – 58,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,353 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pressure build up slow

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,353 miles (+710)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,353 miles
    Test number
    847380142937
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass104,643 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,643 miles
    Test number
    991086703803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,561 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    696123927771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,561 miles (+815)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,561 miles
    Test number
    779282699577
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,746 miles (+912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    455732851473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass101,834 miles (+900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,834 miles
    Test number
    683279832868
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass100,934 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,934 miles
    Test number
    772897438975
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront seat belt buckle attachment modified but not considered unsafe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified but not considered unsafe

  8. Fail100,934 miles (+1,565)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,934 miles
    Test number
    544422117257
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront seat belt buckle attachment modified but not considered unsafe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified but not considered unsafe

  9. Pass99,369 miles (-270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,369 miles
    Test number
    307838985887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified but not affecting operation

  10. Fail99,639 miles (+567)2 major1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,639 miles
    Test number
    700196122956
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified but not affecting operation

  11. Pass99,072 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,072 miles
    Test number
    953680439942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified but not affecting use

  12. Fail99,072 miles (+1,248)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,072 miles
    Test number
    835180804720
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified but not affecting use

  13. Pass97,824 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    197401660910
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside front, nearside front and offside rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface corrosion

  14. Fail97,819 miles (+1,166)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,819 miles
    Test number
    119597752192
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside front, nearside front and offside rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface corrosion

  15. Pass96,653 miles (+1,105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,653 miles
    Test number
    610795220903
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear x member (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass95,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    779533432355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,548 miles (+1,233)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    771192773732
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass94,315 miles (+1,577)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,315 miles
    Test number
    579957955029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass92,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,738 miles
    Test number
    568403574044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,738 miles (+1,846)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,738 miles
    Test number
    139656964498
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass90,892 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    238050473037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail90,892 miles (+2,999)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    768465563015
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass87,893 miles (+3,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,893 miles
    Test number
    706516562046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass83,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,909 miles
    Test number
    958472141078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,909 miles (+5,120)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,909 miles
    Test number
    268592241001
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  26. Pass78,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,789 miles
    Test number
    464360660012
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail78,789 miles (+6,110)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,789 miles
    Test number
    684650460003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass72,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,679 miles
    Test number
    634442749049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail72,679 miles (-604,843)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,679 miles
    Test number
    100502749486
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

  30. Pass677,522 miles (+614,390)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    677,522 miles
    Test number
    790849348059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail63,132 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    140231157015
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  32. Pass63,132 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    824681357035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass58,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,635 miles
    Test number
    574022556004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail58,635 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,635 miles
    Test number
    203431656024
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about V704 GYA

Does V704 GYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V704 GYA is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V704 GYA?
The MOT on V704 GYA is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V704 GYA done?
V704 GYA was recorded at 105,353 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,287 miles a year.
Has V704 GYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V704 GYA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V704 GYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V704 GYA find?
V704 GYA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm.

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