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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER · Purple

G596 BGL
MOTValid
MOT due3 Jul 2026
First reg6 Jan 1990
Mileage147,294 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

36 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 3 August 2025.

PASSED · 4 Jul 2025
Test date4 Jul 2025
Expiry3 Jul 2026
Test number737835587267
Mileage147,294 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 4 Jul 2025
Test date4 Jul 2025
Expiry—
Test number984105696280
Mileage147,293 mi
MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
PASSED · 7 Apr 2022
Test date7 Apr 2022
Expiry6 Apr 2023
Test number532541645900
Mileage146,675 mi
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 7 Apr 2022
Test date7 Apr 2022
Expiry—
Test number765485893520
Mileage146,675 mi
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PrsHorn not working (7.7 (a))
PASSED · 3 Mar 2021
Test date3 Mar 2021
Expiry8 Mar 2022
Test number911109381906
Mileage145,284 mi
AdvisoryUpper Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 11 Feb 2020
Test date11 Feb 2020
Expiry8 Mar 2021
Test number621398269369
Mileage142,337 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2019
Test date28 Feb 2019
Expiry8 Mar 2020
Test number627805624426
Mileage141,742 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2018
Test date9 Mar 2018
Expiry8 Mar 2019
Test number432487609249
Mileage140,485 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAILED · 26 Feb 2018
Test date26 Feb 2018
Expiry—
Test number747603649482
Mileage140,449 mi
FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAILED · 7 Jan 2017
Test date7 Jan 2017
Expiry—
Test number511668827547
Mileage140,449 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine bay (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger footwell (6.1.B.2)
FailBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
PASSED · 18 Nov 2013
Test date18 Nov 2013
Expiry17 Nov 2014
Test number526252823375
Mileage140,165 mi
User Enteredexhaust exits under the vehicle
User Enteredmodified suspension fitted to the vehicle
FAILED · 13 Nov 2013
Test date13 Nov 2013
Expiry—
Test number189207313367
Mileage140,164 mi
FailFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
FailNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailPower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
User Enteredexhaust exits under the vehicle
User Enteredmodified suspension fitted to the vehicle
FAILED · 10 Oct 2012
Test date10 Oct 2012
Expiry—
Test number308244582437
Mileage138,048 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User EnteredRear plate starting to discolour
User EnteredOs front inner pad low
PASSED · 10 Oct 2012
Test date10 Oct 2012
Expiry8 Nov 2013
Test number859044682282
Mileage138,048 mi
User EnteredRear plate starting to discolour
User EnteredOs front inner pad low
PASSED · 9 Nov 2011
Test date9 Nov 2011
Expiry8 Nov 2012
Test number878593911379
Mileage137,347 mi
FAILED · 7 Nov 2011
Test date7 Nov 2011
Expiry—
Test number498671511365
Mileage137,347 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredCoolant leak
PASSED · 6 Oct 2010
Test date6 Oct 2010
Expiry5 Oct 2011
Test number442939670255
Mileage135,873 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 21 Sep 2010
Test date21 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number200304660261
Mileage135,815 mi
FailCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
FailNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly pitted
User Enteredcan only check front to rear brake pipe with mirror but looks ok
User Enteredfront to rear brake pipe clip broken but pipe secure
PASSED · 23 Sep 2009
Test date23 Sep 2009
Expiry22 Sep 2010
Test number401186369266
Mileage129,255 mi
FAILED · 21 Sep 2009
Test date21 Sep 2009
Expiry—
Test number573464869235
Mileage129,255 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 19 Sep 2008
Test date19 Sep 2008
Expiry18 Sep 2009
Test number581053668297
Mileage123,423 mi
FAILED · 17 Sep 2008
Test date17 Sep 2008
Expiry—
Test number880301668275
Mileage123,417 mi
FailFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 6 Oct 2007
Test date6 Oct 2007
Expiry19 Oct 2008
Test number381139977248
Mileage116,736 mi
FAILED · 4 Oct 2007
Test date4 Oct 2007
Expiry—
Test number994687577233
Mileage116,699 mi
FailPower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
FailRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 9 Oct 2006
Test date9 Oct 2006
Expiry19 Oct 2007
Test number752612186259
Mileage109,493 mi
PASSED · 10 Oct 2005
Test date10 Oct 2005
Expiry19 Oct 2006
Test number210133685230
Mileage102,763 mi
FAILED · 6 Oct 2005
Test date6 Oct 2005
Expiry—
Test number242639375254
Mileage102,763 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
User Enteredboth front hub seal leaking