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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

23 WSMOT history

23 WS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2015. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 163,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

23 WS red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
163,187 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
18,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 WS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 WS was last recorded at 163,187 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 4,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,882 miles · 30 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,305 miles
Average per year
18,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,187 miles
  • 2021 – 158,882 miles
  • 2020 – 125,552 miles
  • 2019 – 97,386 miles
  • 2018 – 72,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,187 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Swivel joint has a slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,187 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,187 miles
    Test number
    493349287782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,882 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    158,882 miles
    Test number
    681490609780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Fail158,882 miles (+33,330)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,882 miles
    Test number
    420431952925
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass125,552 miles (+28,166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,552 miles
    Test number
    208683885204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySections of underside of vehicle coated in mud
  5. Pass97,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,386 miles
    Test number
    627669654591
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
  6. Fail97,386 miles (+24,765)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,386 miles
    Test number
    584185455098
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
  7. Pass72,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    772725784825
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission around park brake drum/transfer box
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  8. Fail72,621 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    889563320611
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission around park brake drum/transfer box
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about 23 WS

What vehicle is registration 23 WS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 WS on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 23 WS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 23 WS expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 23 WS?
The MOT on 23 WS expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 23 WS done?
23 WS was recorded at 163,187 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 18,838 miles a year.
Has 23 WS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 WS has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on 23 WS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 23 WS find?
23 WS passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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