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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

V88 GFBMOT history

V88 GFB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

V88 GFB red 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 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,366 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 GFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 GFB was last recorded at 109,366 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,620 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,746 miles
Average per year
4,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,366 miles
  • 2025 – 107,620 miles
  • 2024 – 103,986 miles
  • 2023 – 99,023 miles
  • 2022 – 97,141 miles
  • 2021 – 90,797 miles
  • 2020 – 88,539 miles
  • 2019 – 87,372 miles
  • 2018 – 84,597 miles
  • 2017 – 81,247 miles
  • 2016 – 77,597 miles
  • 2015 – 72,059 miles
  • 2014 – 68,546 miles
  • 2013 – 66,856 miles
  • 2012 – 61,233 miles
  • 2011 – 52,069 miles
  • 2010 – 43,877 miles
  • 2009 – 38,488 miles
  • 2008 – 30,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,366 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,366 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,366 miles
    Test number
    872669534437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,620 miles (+3,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,620 miles
    Test number
    575616516615
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,986 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,986 miles
    Test number
    116495930604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,985 miles (+4,962)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    129275879345
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,023 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    224454258947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,141 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,141 miles
    Test number
    216881588241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,797 miles (+2,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    317741757684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass88,539 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    738380422658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,372 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,372 miles
    Test number
    757423314181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,597 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,597 miles
    Test number
    495766465930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,247 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    847300681434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    574837433491
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail77,597 miles (+5,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    381213200680
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both --bottom bushes excessively worn. (2.7.4)

  14. Pass72,059 miles (+3,513)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    626399865055
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth steps corroded

  15. Pass68,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    436541174058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,546 miles (+1,690)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    539371974046
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass66,856 miles (+5,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,856 miles
    Test number
    115954283464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail61,233 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    768686582011
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass61,233 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    985566882058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,069 miles (+8,192)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    668614471094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,877 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,877 miles
    Test number
    642938370024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,488 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,488 miles
    Test number
    112922889002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,633 miles
    Test number
    423535488051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V88 GFB

Does V88 GFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 GFB is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 GFB?
The MOT on V88 GFB is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 GFB done?
V88 GFB was recorded at 109,366 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,328 miles a year.
Has V88 GFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 GFB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V88 GFB 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 V88 GFB find?
V88 GFB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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