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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

2537 WUMOT history

2537 WU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 127,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

2537 WU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,815 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2537 WU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2537 WU was last recorded at 127,815 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,906 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,909 miles
Average per year
1,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,815 miles
  • 2024 – 125,906 miles
  • 2020 – 115,097 miles
  • 2019 – 114,367 miles
  • 2016 – 114,181 miles
  • 2015 – 113,931 miles
  • 2014 – 113,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,815 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,815 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,815 miles
    Test number
    447936473302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,906 miles
    Test number
    938255254755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,906 miles4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,906 miles
    Test number
    600860098429
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,758 km (+2,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,758 km
    Test number
    394117419663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass123,495 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,495 km
    Test number
    496996031111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass115,097 miles (+730)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    213565092140
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both rear axel oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass114,367 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    141073864925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well/ floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell/ floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass114,257 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,257 km
    Test number
    455461983245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,181 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,181 miles
    Test number
    174569674720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,931 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,931 miles
    Test number
    169380085163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,790 miles
    Test number
    986251584190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,199 km (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,199 km
    Test number
    739265583190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,604 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,604 km
    Test number
    529637482112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2537 WU

What vehicle is registration 2537 WU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2537 WU on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1992. 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 2537 WU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2537 WU is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2537 WU?
The MOT on 2537 WU is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2537 WU done?
2537 WU was recorded at 127,815 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,216 miles a year.
Has 2537 WU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2537 WU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 2537 WU 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 2537 WU find?
2537 WU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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