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W1 GNN

2026 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,799 mi
Last recorded77,799 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 GNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 77,799 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 77,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 77,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch inner above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 76,995 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front play at wheel

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis leg 3 separate holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust condition poor rear join

play at steering joins

Fail 22 Dec 2023 76,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front play at wheel

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis leg 3 separate holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust condition poor rear join

play at steering joins

Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 75,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,584 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 73,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 72,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear cross member corroded and holed

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 70,757 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear cross member corroded and holed

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,606 miles

Corrosion underside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,429 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Surface corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,897 miles

rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,922 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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W1 GNN is a 2026 Land Rover Defender in Blue. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W1 GNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 0 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W1 GNN is a 2026 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2026.

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