LAND ROVER DEFENDER G259OLG has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1989 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,667 miles 11 months ago on Friday 27th June 2025 at 12:58.

The current MOT will expire in 3 weeks on Friday 26th June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

G259OLG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH JUNE 2026140,667 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Slight Movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Out Rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20238TH NOVEMBER 2024140,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Both Rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED15TH JULY 202214TH JULY 2023139,393 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Underneath
FAILED14TH JULY 2022139,393 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Underneath
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Indicator Switch Inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH JUNE 202128TH JUNE 2022138,213 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST JUNE 2021138,205 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Has A Product On The Lens Or Light Source Which Changes The Emitted Colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Outer Hydraulic Fluid Leaking Excessively Rear Axle Both Outer Seals Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Out Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Floor Excessively Deteriorated Footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Shock Absorber Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH JUNE 20208TH JUNE 2021136,662 MI
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201920TH FEBRUARY 2020135,993 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Hazard Warning Lights Not Working
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Fixing Corroded But Fuel Tank Is Secure
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201726TH SEPTEMBER 2018135,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
PASSED25TH AUGUST 201624TH AUGUST 2017133,822 MI
FAILED8TH JULY 2016133,750 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (1.4.b.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Discoloured (1.1.a.3e)
PASSED4TH JUNE 20153RD JUNE 2016132,164 MI
FAILED30TH MAY 2015132,164 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Handbrake High
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Play
FAILED1ST AUGUST 2014130,922 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Universal Joint Worn
  5. USER ENTERED - Fan Belt Requires Adjustment
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201418TH AUGUST 2015130,922 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Universal Joint Worn
  3. USER ENTERED - Fan Belt Requires Adjustment
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201318TH AUGUST 2014128,926 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201214TH AUGUST 2013126,912 MI
FAILED13TH AUGUST 2012126,917 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201112TH AUGUST 2012123,515 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201012TH AUGUST 2011119,647 MI
PASSED5TH MAY 20094TH MAY 2010118,875 MI
FAILED25TH APRIL 2009118,753 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.4.a.2h)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
PASSED17TH APRIL 200816TH APRIL 2009116,304 MI
PASSED16TH APRIL 200715TH APRIL 2008112,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED6TH APRIL 20065TH APRIL 2007108,049 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G259OLG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

G259OLG MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

G259OLG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,667 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,907 miles

G259OLG FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration G259OLG was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 3.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 140,667 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,907 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G259OLG has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 34 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does G259OLG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 G259OLG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G259OLG Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 G259OLG does have Tax. Read more

When does G259OLG Tax expire?

The current Tax for G259OLG will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does G259OLG MOT expire?

The current MOT for G259OLG will expire in 3 weeks on Friday 26th June 2026. Read more

When did G259OLG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G259OLG was on Friday 27th June 2025 at 12:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G259OLG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for G259OLG we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has G259OLG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for G259OLG we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is G259OLG?

G259OLG is registered as a 1989 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has G259OLG done?

The odometer reading for G259OLG at the last MOT in June 2025 was 140,667 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,907 miles per year. Read more

How old is G259OLG?

The vehicle G259OLG was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. It was first registered on Friday 20th October 1989. Read more

What colour is G259OLG?

The official colour of G259OLG is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does G259OLG have?

G259OLG has a 3.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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