
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass163,187 miles (+4,305)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 163,187 miles
- Test number
- 493349287782
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
Pass97,386 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 97,386 miles
- Test number
- 627669654591
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud
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
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)
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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