
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1986 · 2,496 cc
677 WARMOT history
677 WAR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 195,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 195,519 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 677 WAR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 31 Dec 1986
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
677 WAR was last recorded at 195,519 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 195,516 miles · 21 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,519 miles
- 2025 – 193,840 miles
- 2024 – 191,996 miles
- 2023 – 190,983 miles
- 2022 – 189,292 miles
- 2021 – 187,050 miles
- 2020 – 185,869 miles
- 2017 – 181,202 miles
- 2016 – 179,989 miles
- 2014 – 179,553 miles
- 2012 – 176,365 miles
- 2010 – 158,558 miles
- 2009 – 143,119 miles
- 2008 – 129,116 miles
- 2007 – 129,093 miles
- 2006 – 119,971 miles
- 2005 – 112,735 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010
Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010
Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,519 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 195,519 miles
- Test number
- 177574384639
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fail195,516 miles (+1,676)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,516 miles
- Test number
- 635646036733
- DangerousNearside battery box corroded
- MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced beam (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Pass193,840 miles (+1,844)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 193,840 miles
- Test number
- 202575325265
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass191,996 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 191,996 miles
- Test number
- 521219940450
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail191,996 miles (+1,013)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,996 miles
- Test number
- 732525086547
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working fog lamp not working and warning light on dash not illuminating (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint on steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 190,983 miles
- Test number
- 921944748497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,983 miles (+1,691)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,983 miles
- Test number
- 916942840409
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal is leaking
Pass189,292 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 189,292 miles
- Test number
- 639842755126
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail189,292 miles (+2,242)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,292 miles
- Test number
- 158114534501
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with brake and tail lamps (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excessive top and bottom play at road wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blade rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,050 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 187,050 miles
- Test number
- 417617201928
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber mountings perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail187,050 miles (+1,181)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,050 miles
- Test number
- 688283590852
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rusted and broken near rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber tower rotten and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis crossmember rotten and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess both engine mounting rubbers heavily split and perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking from air filter / breather pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle sits lop sided, suspect sagged coil springs
Pass185,869 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 185,869 miles
- Test number
- 294779528586
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member is slightly corroded
Pass183,668 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 183,668 km
- Test number
- 849076138688
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail183,663 km (+322)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,663 km
- Test number
- 475425608094
- DangerousSuspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front axle panhard rod bracket heavily corroded and weakened (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass183,341 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 183,341 km
- Test number
- 885865874274
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper offside rubber bush slightly worn
Fail183,341 km2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,341 km
- Test number
- 950664185413
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper offside rubber bush slightly worn
Pass181,202 miles (+1,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 181,202 miles
- Test number
- 403982296580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass179,989 miles (+436)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 179,989 miles
- Test number
- 409691333282
- AdvisoryRear axle bumpstops missing both sides
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play at steering box end
Pass179,553 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 179,553 miles
- Test number
- 749358994244
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteN/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres weaing uneven
Fail179,542 miles (+3,177)13 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,542 miles
- Test number
- 179366674232
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteN/s/f o/s/f o/r/r tyres weaing uneven
- NoteSteering damper bush slight worn
Pass176,365 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 176,365 miles
- Test number
- 315432182205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,361 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,361 miles
- Test number
- 188739972251
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass170,230 km2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 170,230 km
- Test number
- 486849091278
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteDamp around diesel pump no sign of leak
- NoteFloor corrossion
- NoteGear box oil leak to rear
Fail170,229 km2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,229 km
- Test number
- 389419191258
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteDamp around diesel pump no sign of leak
- NoteFloor corrossion
- NoteGear box oil leak to rear
Pass158,558 miles (+93)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 158,558 miles
- Test number
- 684203590203
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s rear drum looks damp
- NoteRust on o/s front arm
- NoteWipers clean small area of screen
Fail158,465 miles (+15,346)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,465 miles
- Test number
- 234331190248
- FailureNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s rear drum looks damp
- NoteRust on o/s front arm
- NoteWipers clean small area of screen
Pass143,119 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 143,119 miles
- Test number
- 430940289287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight corrosion o/s/f body
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bush
Fail143,119 miles (+14,003)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,119 miles
- Test number
- 293430489280
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight corrosion o/s/f body
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bush
Pass129,116 miles (+23)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 129,116 miles
- Test number
- 742619988293
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFRONT PROP SHAFT REAR UJ BADLY WORN
- NoteNEW BRAKE PADS FITTED TO O/S/F BUT NOT N/S/F
Fail129,093 miles14 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,093 miles
- Test number
- 943261688296
- FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFRONT PROP SHAFT REAR UJ BADLY WORN
- NoteNEW BRAKE PADS FITTED TO O/S/F BUT NOT N/S/F
Pass129,093 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 129,093 miles
- Test number
- 400995007356
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail129,077 miles (+9,106)12 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,077 miles
- Test number
- 802172507385
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass119,971 miles (+7,236)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 119,971 miles
- Test number
- 753420806317
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNumber plate light dim
Pass112,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 112,735 miles
- Test number
- 513114005385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 677 WAR
- What vehicle is registration 677 WAR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 677 WAR on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. 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 677 WAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 677 WAR is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 677 WAR?
- The MOT on 677 WAR is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 677 WAR done?
- 677 WAR was recorded at 195,519 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,973 miles a year.
- Has 677 WAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 677 WAR has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on 677 WAR 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 677 WAR find?
- 677 WAR passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central oil leak, but not excessive; offside front engine mounting damaged but not to excess.
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