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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

40 WMMOT history

40 WM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jun 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

40 WM blue 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 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
66,974 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 WM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

40 WM was last recorded at 66,974 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,875 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
1,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,974 miles
  • 2025 – 66,875 miles
  • 2024 – 66,125 miles
  • 2023 – 65,166 miles
  • 2022 – 64,366 miles
  • 2021 – 64,340 miles
  • 2019 – 64,137 miles
  • 2018 – 63,566 miles
  • 2017 – 62,863 miles
  • 2016 – 62,608 miles
  • 2015 – 62,451 miles
  • 2014 – 60,377 miles
  • 2013 – 54,496 miles
  • 2012 – 47,991 miles
  • 2011 – 45,154 miles
  • 2010 – 42,991 miles
  • 2009 – 41,129 miles
  • 2008 – 39,484 miles
  • 2007 – 37,169 miles
  • 2006 – 35,023 miles
  • 2005 – 31,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,974 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear brake hose slightly perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Exhaust rusty at joints

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Drive belt slightly perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Slight leak from both front hub seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,974 miles (+99)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,974 miles
    Test number
    662528444096
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass66,875 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    487011280377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,125 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    557841766016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,166 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,166 miles
    Test number
    561000687205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,366 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,366 miles
    Test number
    734665009796
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner hub seal slight seepage
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass64,340 miles (+203)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,340 miles
    Test number
    146191738327
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty at joints
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake discs slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
    • AdvisorySlight engine and gearbox oil leaks

  7. Pass64,137 miles (+571)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,137 miles
    Test number
    815588783917
    • AdvisoryDrive belt slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty at joints
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight engine and gearbox oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front hub seals

  8. Pass63,566 miles (+703)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,566 miles
    Test number
    744375648781
    • AdvisoryDrive belt slightly perished
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty at joints
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front hub seals

  9. Pass62,863 miles (+255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,863 miles
    Test number
    172608364405
    • AdvisoryDrive belt slightly perished
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil weeps
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty at joints but ok
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose slightly perished

  10. Pass62,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    842534985088
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s rear lower shockabsorber bush

  11. Fail62,608 miles (+157)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    729382553354
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s rear lower shockabsorber bush

  12. Pass62,451 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    589389145129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,377 miles (+5,881)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,377 miles
    Test number
    109263244137
    • NoteEngine oil weeps
    • NoteFuel tank damp

  14. Pass54,496 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    228855353139
    • NoteO/s/r lower shock bushes worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and rusty
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  15. Fail54,496 miles (+6,505)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    809444153198
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r lower shock bushes worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and rusty
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  16. Pass47,991 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    976599132164
    • NoteCentre exhaust touching n/s rear axle front trailing arm
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteO/s/f trailing arm front axle bush worn
    • NotePitman lower ball joint worn
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty and worn

  17. Fail47,991 miles (+2,837)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    125578932190
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre exhaust touching n/s rear axle front trailing arm
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteHand brake travel
    • NoteO/s/f trailing arm front axle bush worn
    • NotePitman lower ball joint worn
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty and worn

  18. Pass45,154 miles (+2,163)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,154 miles
    Test number
    318672051171
    • NoteBoth headlamp reflectors in poor condition
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  19. Fail42,991 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,991 miles
    Test number
    904507940101
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNs headlight reflector slightly rusted

  20. Pass42,991 miles (+1,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,991 miles
    Test number
    944257840171
    • NoteNs headlight reflector slightly rusted

  21. Pass41,129 miles (+1,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,129 miles
    Test number
    354012359110
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass39,484 miles (+2,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,484 miles
    Test number
    731991458179
    • NoteClutch cylinder leaking

  23. Pass37,169 miles (+2,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    464041357103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,023 miles
    Test number
    581651256168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,023 miles (+3,027)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,023 miles
    Test number
    540641456124
    • FailureOuter Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass31,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    31,996 miles
    Test number
    854301955110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 40 WM

What vehicle is registration 40 WM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 WM on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jun 1996. 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 40 WM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 40 WM expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 40 WM?
The MOT on 40 WM expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 40 WM done?
40 WM was recorded at 66,974 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,649 miles a year.
Has 40 WM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 WM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 40 WM 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 40 WM find?
40 WM failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects: offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside rear vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting.

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