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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

6940 WXMOT history

6940 WX is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1986. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

6940 WX grey 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,020 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
6940 WX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 Aug 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6940 WX was last recorded at 79,020 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2010: 37,224 miles, lower than 119,942 miles on 6 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,012 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,020 miles
  • 2025 – 79,012 miles
  • 2024 – 78,867 miles
  • 2023 – 77,693 miles
  • 2021 – 77,211 miles
  • 2020 – 72,068 miles
  • 2019 – 71,580 miles
  • 2012 – 63,759 miles
  • 2011 – 60,830 miles
  • 2010 – 37,224 miles
  • 2008 – 119,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,020 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,020 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    947148530638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,012 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    175338498642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    152146612806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail78,867 miles (+1,174)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    429246797471
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,693 miles (+482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    853090324129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    325060597485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,211 miles (+5,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    724291425017
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

  8. Pass72,068 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,068 miles
    Test number
    946534121926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    292147875322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,580 miles (+7,821)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    427950783232
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked and touching spring (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering locking device missing Steering box drag arm (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose insecure

  11. Pass63,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,759 miles
    Test number
    135670792031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,759 miles (+2,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,759 miles
    Test number
    798660792028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Fail60,830 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,830 miles
    Test number
    315792401462
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass60,830 miles (+23,606)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,830 miles
    Test number
    737852001203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,224 miles (-82,718)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,224 miles
    Test number
    931379680181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    119,942 miles
    Test number
    453947438074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6940 WX

What vehicle is registration 6940 WX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6940 WX on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 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 6940 WX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6940 WX is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6940 WX?
The MOT on 6940 WX is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6940 WX done?
6940 WX was recorded at 79,020 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
Has 6940 WX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6940 WX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 6940 WX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 6940 WX find?
6940 WX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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