LAND ROVER DEFENDER GK04YJT has 25 MOTs

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This 2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 235,095 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 11:39.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 25th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

GK04YJT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH AUGUST 2026235,095 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202421ST AUGUST 2025234,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Slight Leak
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202321ST AUGUST 2024233,638 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202218TH OCTOBER 2023233,307 MI
FAILED29TH AUGUST 2022233,237 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20215TH SEPTEMBER 2022232,769 MI
FAILED30TH AUGUST 2021232,767 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Power Steering Component Leaking Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 20202ND SEPTEMBER 2021232,038 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20192ND SEPTEMBER 2020231,671 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20182ND SEPTEMBER 2019231,099 MI
FAILED31ST AUGUST 2018231,095 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JULY 20175TH AUGUST 2018230,402 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED25TH JULY 2017230,395 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Central Front Statutory Seat Belt Missing (5.1.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Front Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED29TH JULY 20165TH AUGUST 2017229,870 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 2016229,863 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20155TH AUGUST 2016228,510 MI
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2015228,503 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Steering Box Has A Significant Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
PASSED31ST MARCH 201424TH APRIL 2015225,676 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Universal Joint Worn
PASSED28TH MARCH 201324TH APRIL 2014210,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED4TH APRIL 201224TH APRIL 2013190,018 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Driver's Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED29TH MARCH 201124TH APRIL 2012169,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Drivers Seat Back Cover Has Frame Sticking Through
PASSED1ST APRIL 201024TH APRIL 2011143,978 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH APRIL 200924TH APRIL 2010119,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Leak On Steering Box
PASSED9TH APRIL 200824TH APRIL 200989,342 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED25TH APRIL 200724TH APRIL 2008615,534 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK04YJT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

GK04YJT MOT Comments

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GK04YJT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 235,095 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,195 miles

GK04YJT FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration GK04YJT was manufactured on Friday 19th March 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 235,095 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 11,195 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 2007. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK04YJT has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 25 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 11 Major, 3 Dangerous and 14 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 Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does GK04YJT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 GK04YJT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK04YJT Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 GK04YJT does have Tax. Read more

When does GK04YJT Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK04YJT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 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 GK04YJT MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK04YJT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 25th August 2026. Read more

When did GK04YJT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK04YJT was on Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 11:39. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK04YJT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GK04YJT we can see 19 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 GK04YJT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GK04YJT we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK04YJT?

GK04YJT is registered as a 2004 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has GK04YJT done?

The odometer reading for GK04YJT at the last MOT in August 2025 was 235,095 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 11,195 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK04YJT?

The vehicle GK04YJT was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Friday 19th March 2004. Read more

What colour is GK04YJT?

The official colour of GK04YJT is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does GK04YJT have?

GK04YJT has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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