
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
W5 GNWMOT history
W5 GNW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 175,993 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,925 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 GNW
- 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
- 28 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 GNW was last recorded at 175,993 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,986 miles · 19 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 5,925 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 175,993 miles
- 2024 – 174,906 miles
- 2023 – 171,265 miles
- 2022 – 165,966 miles
- 2021 – 161,820 miles
- 2020 – 157,131 miles
- 2019 – 142,880 miles
- 2018 – 137,219 miles
- 2016 – 128,697 miles
- 2015 – 120,717 miles
- 2014 – 104,704 miles
- 2013 – 97,648 miles
- 2011 – 90,033 miles
- 2010 – 86,957 miles
- 2009 – 83,197 miles
- 2008 – 73,935 miles
- 2007 – 69,469 miles
- 2006 – 62,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront steering gas shock absorber bush worn (play detected)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle and various componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosive (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central rear chassis (out-rigger post) (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central rear chassis (out-rigger post) (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside rear Bump stop missing (Chassis mounting bump stop overlap corroded)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside front Chassis area corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Both front (upper) coil spring mountings corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front steering linkage damper has a worn bush (play detected)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,993 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 175,993 miles
- Test number
- 191773128922
- AdvisoryFront steering gas shock absorber bush worn (play detected)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle and various components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosive (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central rear chassis (out-rigger post) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central rear chassis (out-rigger post) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear Bump stop missing (Chassis mounting bump stop overlap corroded)
Fail175,986 miles (+1,080)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,986 miles
- Test number
- 378757180695
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning Power steering box leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum level
- AdvisoryFront steering gas shock absorber bush worn (play detected)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle and various components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosive (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central rear chassis (out-rigger post) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central rear chassis (out-rigger post) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear Bump stop missing (Chassis mounting bump stop overlap corroded)
Pass174,906 miles (+3,641)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 174,906 miles
- Test number
- 572648986065
- AdvisoryBoth front (upper) spring mounts corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass171,265 miles (+395)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 171,265 miles
- Test number
- 880194008615
- AdvisoryNearside front Chassis area corroding
- AdvisoryNearside front Chassis area corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Fail170,870 miles (+4,904)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,870 miles
- Test number
- 702903037418
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front chassis area corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass165,966 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 165,966 miles
- Test number
- 978267864993
- AdvisoryBoth front (upper) coil spring mountings corroding
- AdvisoryFront steering linkage damper has a worn bush (play detected)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryPossible P.A.S. leaking from a seal/pipe/component?
Fail165,966 miles (+4,146)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,966 miles
- Test number
- 418194519257
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front (upper) coil spring mountings corroding
- AdvisoryFront steering linkage damper has a worn bush (play detected)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded
Pass161,820 miles (+4,689)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 161,820 miles
- Test number
- 511942783129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,131 miles (+14,251)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 157,131 miles
- Test number
- 235933350773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,880 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 142,880 miles
- Test number
- 304912113026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filter housing insecure
Fail142,880 miles (+5,661)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,880 miles
- Test number
- 594122299209
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to snapped shock absorber (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassy (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filter housing insecure
Pass137,219 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 137,219 miles
- Test number
- 514504914584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail137,219 miles (+8,522)8 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,219 miles
- Test number
- 611682527666
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass128,697 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 128,697 miles
- Test number
- 110165851941
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail128,694 miles (+7,977)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,694 miles
- Test number
- 415075755542
- FailureCentral Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass120,717 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 120,717 miles
- Test number
- 854100850285
- AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail120,715 miles (+7,961)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,715 miles
- Test number
- 660470491290
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass112,754 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 112,754 miles
- Test number
- 267397105022
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail112,754 miles (+8,050)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,754 miles
- Test number
- 795487305080
- FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass104,704 miles (+42)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 104,704 miles
- Test number
- 155454224066
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe corroded but not considered to be excessive quite yet
Fail104,662 miles (+7,014)3 failures9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,662 miles
- Test number
- 319660214059
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe corroded but not considered to be excessive quite yet
Pass97,648 miles (+176)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 97,648 miles
- Test number
- 695424913056
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail97,472 miles (+7,439)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,472 miles
- Test number
- 716717303072
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass90,033 miles (+3,076)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 90,033 miles
- Test number
- 968327271216
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass86,957 miles (+3,760)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 86,957 miles
- Test number
- 284914360263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,197 miles (+9,262)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 83,197 miles
- Test number
- 642432379213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,935 miles (+4,466)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 73,935 miles
- Test number
- 214430688277
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,469 miles (+6,922)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 69,469 miles
- Test number
- 271315677296
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass62,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 62,547 miles
- Test number
- 701175576270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 GNW
- Does W5 GNW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 GNW is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on W5 GNW?
- The MOT on W5 GNW is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 GNW done?
- W5 GNW was recorded at 175,993 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,925 miles a year.
- Has W5 GNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 GNW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 GNW 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 W5 GNW find?
- W5 GNW passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front steering gas shock absorber bush worn (play detected); general corrosion under vehicle and various components; nearside front vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosive, and 3 more.
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