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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

986 WFMOT history

986 WF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

986 WF red 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,150 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
986 WF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

986 WF was last recorded at 94,150 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,931 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,219 miles
Average per year
2,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,150 miles
  • 2025 – 92,931 miles
  • 2024 – 91,505 miles
  • 2023 – 90,229 miles
  • 2022 – 88,374 miles
  • 2021 – 85,923 miles
  • 2020 – 84,118 miles
  • 2019 – 80,868 miles
  • 2018 – 77,688 miles
  • 2016 – 74,380 miles
  • 2014 – 67,618 miles
  • 2013 – 59,680 miles
  • 2012 – 55,545 miles
  • 2011 – 52,235 miles
  • 2010 – 48,319 miles
  • 2008 – 44,389 miles
  • 2006 – 34,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,150 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,150 miles
    Test number
    614695722596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,150 miles (+1,219)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,150 miles
    Test number
    331046823419
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass92,931 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,931 miles
    Test number
    660320272590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,505 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,505 miles
    Test number
    612025287926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,229 miles
    Test number
    323301210566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,229 miles (+1,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,229 miles
    Test number
    679407801985
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass88,374 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    435056354670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,923 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,923 miles
    Test number
    248392214083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,118 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,118 miles
    Test number
    612857153732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,868 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,868 miles
    Test number
    292437651795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,688 miles (+3,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,688 miles
    Test number
    176753653283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  12. Pass74,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    602049625934
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail74,380 miles (+3,530)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    126235696145
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass70,850 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,850 miles
    Test number
    408046570350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,618 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,618 miles
    Test number
    818584264378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,019 miles (+4,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,019 miles
    Test number
    858298104041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail59,680 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    158227603086
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass59,680 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,680 miles
    Test number
    208057603012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,545 miles (+3,310)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,545 miles
    Test number
    768499502064
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc quite badly corroded.
    • NoteOil leak on engine.
    • NotePower steering slightly noisey when turned lock to lock.
  20. Pass52,235 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,235 miles
    Test number
    157415401088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,319 miles (+3,930)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,319 miles
    Test number
    673446400055
    • NoteRear brake disc's badly scored/pitted.
    • NoteRear high warning brake light not working/diconnected.
  22. Pass44,389 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    954574868334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,677 miles
    Test number
    301228508061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    263868207079
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    684628107026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    892579406062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 986 WF

What vehicle is registration 986 WF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 986 WF on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jan 2000. 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 986 WF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 986 WF is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 986 WF?
The MOT on 986 WF is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 986 WF done?
986 WF was recorded at 94,150 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,987 miles a year.
Has 986 WF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 986 WF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 986 WF 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 986 WF find?
986 WF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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