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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V71 GDXMOT history

V71 GDX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 188,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

V71 GDX green 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
188,605 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 GDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 GDX was last recorded at 188,605 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,800 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
805 miles
Average per year
6,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,605 miles
  • 2025 – 187,800 miles
  • 2024 – 187,007 miles
  • 2023 – 184,999 miles
  • 2022 – 181,520 miles
  • 2021 – 178,334 miles
  • 2020 – 173,852 miles
  • 2019 – 167,041 miles
  • 2018 – 159,864 miles
  • 2017 – 153,020 miles
  • 2016 – 143,417 miles
  • 2015 – 133,403 miles
  • 2014 – 124,647 miles
  • 2012 – 116,567 miles
  • 2011 – 108,127 miles
  • 2010 – 102,612 miles
  • 2009 – 93,632 miles
  • 2008 – 83,572 miles
  • 2007 – 77,036 miles
  • 2006 – 70,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,605 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front & rear outriggers corroded within 30cm of a body mount - not adversely affecting security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,605 miles (+805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    188,605 miles
    Test number
    515841534046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass187,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,800 miles
    Test number
    986538969287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail187,799 miles (+792)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,799 miles
    Test number
    932314788337
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass187,007 miles (+2,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,007 miles
    Test number
    610370114979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass184,999 miles (+3,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    184,999 miles
    Test number
    802477111070
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking
    • AdvisoryFront & rear outriggers corroded - Not adversely affecting security
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,520 miles
    Test number
    499877878133
    • AdvisoryFront & rear outriggers corroded within 30cm of a body mount - not adversely affecting security
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail181,520 miles (+3,186)1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,520 miles
    Test number
    945533100590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chasiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear outriggers corroded within 30cm of a body mount - not adversely affecting security
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass178,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,334 miles
    Test number
    546135191867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail178,334 miles (+4,482)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,334 miles
    Test number
    767490393224
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass173,852 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    173,852 miles
    Test number
    392861120002
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting close to the limit
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail173,852 miles (+6,811)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,852 miles
    Test number
    206460509305
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting close to the limit
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass167,041 miles (+7,177)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    167,041 miles
    Test number
    358060184991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,864 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    159,864 miles
    Test number
    252215402722
    • AdvisoryO/s rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis crossmember corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in drop arm jiont

  14. Fail159,864 miles (+6,844)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,864 miles
    Test number
    301222216658
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis crossmember corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in drop arm jiont

  15. Pass153,020 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,020 miles
    Test number
    909299919506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,417 miles (+10,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,417 miles
    Test number
    257846648860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass133,403 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    277155415005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail133,315 miles (+8,668)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,315 miles
    Test number
    577937405050
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass124,647 miles (+8,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,647 miles
    Test number
    877777504055
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass116,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,567 miles
    Test number
    918982632378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail116,567 miles (+8,440)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,567 miles
    Test number
    479209722341
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass108,127 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    919422721324
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  23. Fail108,127 miles (+5,515)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    847690921363
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass102,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    102,612 miles
    Test number
    781413630313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail102,612 miles (+8,980)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,612 miles
    Test number
    781839320380
    • FailureBrake 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass93,632 miles (+10,060)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,632 miles
    Test number
    410441329396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,572 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    83,572 miles
    Test number
    814010058313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass77,036 miles (+6,799)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,036 miles
    Test number
    204131937347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s front door hinge broken(door does open and close and is secure).

  29. Pass70,237 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    462098726473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear

Questions about V71 GDX

Does V71 GDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 GDX is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V71 GDX?
The MOT on V71 GDX is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 GDX done?
V71 GDX was recorded at 188,605 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,143 miles a year.
Has V71 GDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 GDX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V71 GDX 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 V71 GDX find?
V71 GDX passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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