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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V76 GWHMOT history

V76 GWH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 163,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

V76 GWH blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
163,424 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V76 GWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V76 GWH was last recorded at 163,424 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2009: 76,448 miles, lower than 78,436 miles on 10 Jun 2009.

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
162,635 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
789 miles
Average per year
5,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,424 miles
  • 2024 – 162,635 miles
  • 2023 – 159,059 miles
  • 2022 – 157,407 miles
  • 2021 – 150,266 miles
  • 2020 – 144,566 miles
  • 2019 – 137,445 miles
  • 2018 – 132,564 miles
  • 2017 – 124,435 miles
  • 2016 – 118,238 miles
  • 2015 – 113,741 miles
  • 2014 – 109,251 miles
  • 2013 – 101,966 miles
  • 2012 – 95,655 miles
  • 2011 – 87,538 miles
  • 2010 – 82,854 miles
  • 2009 – 76,448 miles
  • 2008 – 70,984 miles
  • 2007 – 65,076 miles
  • 2006 – 58,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,424 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Drivers seatbelt in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,424 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,424 miles
    Test number
    169292174126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,635 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,635 miles
    Test number
    253243749364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    159,059 miles
    Test number
    278960429962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail159,049 miles (+1,642)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,049 miles
    Test number
    927213125684
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass157,407 miles (+7,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,407 miles
    Test number
    635297666813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass150,266 miles (+5,700)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,266 miles
    Test number
    662994991849
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,566 miles (+7,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,566 miles
    Test number
    149622312529
    • AdvisoryMarks to windscreen

  8. Pass137,445 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,445 miles
    Test number
    242668399395
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen

  9. Fail137,445 miles (+4,881)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,445 miles
    Test number
    973390591523
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor

  10. Pass132,564 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,564 miles
    Test number
    498094389756
    • AdvisoryN/s//r chassis is corroded

  11. Fail132,559 miles (+8,124)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,559 miles
    Test number
    460114578202
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s//r chassis is corroded

  12. Pass124,435 miles (+6,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,435 miles
    Test number
    366438470498
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass118,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,238 miles
    Test number
    833227055876
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail118,232 miles (+4,491)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,232 miles
    Test number
    601191861696
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass113,741 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,741 miles
    Test number
    248195175488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,737 miles (+4,486)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    365533175172
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass109,251 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,251 miles
    Test number
    478857374140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades splitting

  18. Fail109,251 miles (+7,285)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,251 miles
    Test number
    297850174409
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades splitting

  19. Fail101,966 miles2 repaired9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,966 miles
    Test number
    258998363489
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront chassis cross member corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust flange joint corroded

  20. Pass101,966 miles (+6,311)9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,966 miles
    Test number
    416108063100
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront chassis cross member corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust flange joint corroded

  21. Pass95,655 miles (+4)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,655 miles
    Test number
    285068872464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail95,651 miles (+8,113)8 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,651 miles
    Test number
    419477072177
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass87,538 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    255687661134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  24. Fail87,538 miles (+4,684)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    959006161135
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  25. Pass82,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    341469150108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,840 miles (+6,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,840 miles
    Test number
    853769450168
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass76,448 miles (-1,988)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    201154069134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail78,436 miles (+7,452)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,436 miles
    Test number
    561081169113
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass70,984 miles (+5,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,984 miles
    Test number
    681694968119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass65,076 miles (+6,572)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,076 miles
    Test number
    983105867171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass58,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,504 miles
    Test number
    503867066139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V76 GWH

Does V76 GWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V76 GWH expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V76 GWH?
The MOT on V76 GWH expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V76 GWH done?
V76 GWH was recorded at 163,424 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 5,488 miles a year.
Has V76 GWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V76 GWH has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V76 GWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V76 GWH find?
V76 GWH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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