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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,492 cc

V8 GNTMOT history

V8 GNT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

V8 GNT 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 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,903 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GNT was last recorded at 53,903 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,902 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,903 miles
  • 2025 – 52,886 miles
  • 2024 – 51,673 miles
  • 2023 – 50,363 miles
  • 2021 – 48,370 miles
  • 2020 – 46,930 miles
  • 2019 – 43,703 miles
  • 2018 – 40,884 miles
  • 2017 – 38,223 miles
  • 2016 – 34,947 miles
  • 2015 – 31,681 miles
  • 2014 – 29,027 miles
  • 2013 – 26,035 miles
  • 2012 – 22,683 miles
  • 2010 – 18,676 miles
  • 2009 – 15,889 miles
  • 2008 – 13,217 miles
  • 2007 – 10,668 miles
  • 2006 – 8,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Unable to clearly see the rear brake pads through the wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside rear shock absorber upper bush worn near limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear shock absorber upper bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear chassis cross member corroded in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,903 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    119376762932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail53,902 miles (+1,016)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    925342312067
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside of rear crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside of rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass52,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    399899829813
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Fail52,886 miles (+1,213)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    223628646841
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass51,673 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,673 miles
    Test number
    803524524579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,363 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    962053457636
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to clearly see the rear brake pads through the wheels

  7. Fail50,362 miles (+1,992)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,362 miles
    Test number
    601070601849
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to clearly see the rear brake pads through the wheels

  8. Pass48,370 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,370 miles
    Test number
    211062435813
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber upper bush worn near limit
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber upper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear chassis cross member corroded in places
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look to be wearing low

  9. Fail48,364 miles (+1,434)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    251159423662
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle upper support ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber upper bush worn near limit
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber upper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear chassis cross member corroded in places
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look to be wearing low

  10. Pass46,930 miles (+25)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,930 miles
    Test number
    783509884367
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle stabilizer ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber top bushes worn near to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater faded slightly
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember in poor condition on both outer edges

  11. Fail46,905 miles (+3,202)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,905 miles
    Test number
    769915309836
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside of rear crossmember corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside of rear crossmember corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle stabilizer ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber top bushes worn near to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater faded slightly
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember in poor condition on both outer edges

  12. Pass43,703 miles (+2,819)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,703 miles
    Test number
    317826426715
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle ant tramp arm joint cover badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing repeater lamp colour deteriorated to the limits
    • AdvisoryRear cross member has advanced corrosion and some holes starting to appear

  13. Pass40,884 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,884 miles
    Test number
    192177345809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,223 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,223 miles
    Test number
    259387980234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,947 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,947 miles
    Test number
    332875430908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,681 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,681 miles
    Test number
    455948115129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,027 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,027 miles
    Test number
    777150724163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,035 miles (+3,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,035 miles
    Test number
    135925893085
    • NoteOff side step badly corroded.

  19. Pass22,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,683 miles
    Test number
    665570622030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,683 miles (+4,007)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,683 miles
    Test number
    289660422058
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass18,676 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,676 miles
    Test number
    870863150145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,889 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,889 miles
    Test number
    272747649422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,217 miles (+2,549)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,217 miles
    Test number
    584033948105
    • NoteChip in windscreen on near side (under 40mm)
    • NoteSlight damage to drivers seat belt webbing .

  24. Pass10,668 miles (+2,016)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,668 miles
    Test number
    303863447121
    • NoteSlight damage to drivers seat belt webbing
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen on near side .

  25. Pass8,652 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,652 miles
    Test number
    583937576294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriated.

Questions about V8 GNT

Does V8 GNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GNT is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GNT?
The MOT on V8 GNT is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GNT done?
V8 GNT was recorded at 53,903 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,316 miles a year.
Has V8 GNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GNT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 GNT 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 V8 GNT find?
V8 GNT passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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