LAND ROVER DEFENDER GK55WVY has 21 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 127,422 miles 2 months ago on Friday 27th February 2026 at 14:59.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 26th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

GK55WVY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 2027127,422 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202524TH FEBRUARY 2026124,069 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test Offside And Centre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202416TH FEBRUARY 2025121,990 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Trans Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202316TH FEBRUARY 2024118,208 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 202210TH FEBRUARY 2023109,968 MI
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 202110TH FEBRUARY 2022102,240 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 202010TH FEBRUARY 202197,115 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated A Frame To Axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201910TH FEBRUARY 202087,852 MI
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201810TH FEBRUARY 201980,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Drop Arm Ball Joint, Slight Play In N/s Drag Link Ball Joint
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201710TH FEBRUARY 201873,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Front Brake Pipes Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Bush Worn
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201610TH FEBRUARY 201764,064 MI
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 201664,064 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  2. FAIL - Horn Not A Continuous Or Uniform Sound (1.6.2e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED1ST APRIL 201531ST MARCH 201663,207 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED1ST APRIL 201563,207 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  6. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20132ND SEPTEMBER 201461,350 MI
FAILED30TH AUGUST 201361,350 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20122ND SEPTEMBER 201355,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20112ND SEPTEMBER 201246,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20102ND SEPTEMBER 201139,348 MI
PASSED25TH AUGUST 20092ND SEPTEMBER 201032,284 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 20082ND SEPTEMBER 200927,288 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK55WVY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 86% | MOT Failure Rate: 14%

GK55WVY MOT Comments

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GK55WVY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 127,422 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,068 miles

GK55WVY FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration GK55WVY was manufactured on Friday 2nd September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 127,422 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,068 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK55WVY has a 86% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 25 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 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 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does GK55WVY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 GK55WVY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK55WVY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 GK55WVY does have Tax. Read more

When does GK55WVY Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK55WVY will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027. 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 GK55WVY MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK55WVY will expire in 10 months on Friday 26th February 2027. Read more

When did GK55WVY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK55WVY was on Friday 27th February 2026 at 14:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK55WVY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GK55WVY 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 GK55WVY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for GK55WVY we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 86% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK55WVY?

GK55WVY is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has GK55WVY done?

The odometer reading for GK55WVY at the last MOT in February 2026 was 127,422 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 6,068 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK55WVY?

The vehicle GK55WVY was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 2nd September 2005. Read more

What colour is GK55WVY?

The official colour of GK55WVY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GK55WVY have?

GK55WVY has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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