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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

787 WARMOT history

787 WAR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

787 WAR black 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
173,232 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
787 WAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

787 WAR was last recorded at 173,232 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,225 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,232 miles
  • 2025 – 172,024 miles
  • 2024 – 169,673 miles
  • 2023 – 166,350 miles
  • 2022 – 163,158 miles
  • 2021 – 159,503 miles
  • 2020 – 156,429 miles
  • 2019 – 150,303 miles
  • 2018 – 140,955 miles
  • 2017 – 132,500 miles
  • 2016 – 127,153 miles
  • 2015 – 120,620 miles
  • 2013 – 116,622 miles
  • 2012 – 102,086 miles
  • 2010 – 77,201 miles
  • 2009 – 74,611 miles
  • 2008 – 68,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive front diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,232 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    173,232 miles
    Test number
    485705696932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail173,225 miles (+1,201)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,225 miles
    Test number
    687220332931
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass172,024 miles (+2,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    172,024 miles
    Test number
    913360977922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass169,673 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    169,673 miles
    Test number
    553371005830
    • AdvisoryFront Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail169,672 miles (+3,322)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,672 miles
    Test number
    638882750368
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking onto brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,350 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    166,350 miles
    Test number
    290927823747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,342 miles (+3,184)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,342 miles
    Test number
    718333961944
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,158 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    163,158 miles
    Test number
    451685084382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to perish

  9. Fail163,024 miles (+3,521)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,024 miles
    Test number
    351398910595
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to perish

  10. Pass159,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    159,503 miles
    Test number
    397985781050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front steel brake pipes in wheel arches badly corroded

  11. Fail159,503 miles (+3,074)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,503 miles
    Test number
    914001778977
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure mounting bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front steel brake pipes in wheel arches badly corroded

  12. Pass156,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    156,429 miles
    Test number
    701448227449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail156,429 miles (+6,126)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,429 miles
    Test number
    485746735535
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass150,303 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,303 miles
    Test number
    447637192461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat slight loose on bolts
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  15. Fail150,231 miles (+9,276)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,231 miles
    Test number
    204145843939
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat slight loose on bolts
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  16. Pass140,955 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,955 miles
    Test number
    406142203394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,500 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,500 miles
    Test number
    146092601182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,153 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,153 miles
    Test number
    907431735908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,620 miles (+3,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,620 miles
    Test number
    517915325105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass116,622 miles (+14,536)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    978787213251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,086 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,086 miles
    Test number
    178153512234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note2 rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished, cracking
    • NoteDamp under vehicle around engine strong smell of diesel, suspect diesel leak. Unable to visably find source of leak.

  22. Fail102,086 miles (+24,885)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,086 miles
    Test number
    568323212262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note2 rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished, cracking
    • NoteDamp under vehicle around engine strong smell of diesel, suspect diesel leak. Unable to visably find source of leak.

  23. Pass77,201 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,201 miles
    Test number
    314930230443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,611 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,611 miles
    Test number
    930944019168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,282 miles3 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    190073018122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber is worn
    • NoteFront radius arm bushes are in poor condition
    • NoteNearside center row seat belt webbing is marked
    • NoteOffside rear outrigger is bent
    • NoteSlight bend in front track rod

  26. Pass68,282 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    370043118160
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber is worn
    • NoteFront radius arm bushes are in poor condition
    • NoteNearside center row seat belt webbing is marked
    • NoteOffside rear outrigger is bent
    • NoteSlight bend in front track rod

Questions about 787 WAR

What vehicle is registration 787 WAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 787 WAR on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 2005. 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 787 WAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 787 WAR is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 787 WAR?
The MOT on 787 WAR is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 787 WAR done?
787 WAR was recorded at 173,232 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 5,783 miles a year.
Has 787 WAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 787 WAR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 787 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 787 WAR find?
787 WAR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively.

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