Land Rover Defender
Blue and White · Diesel · 1986 · 2,496 cc
A14 WDSMOT history
A14 WDS is a blue and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1986. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,468 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 149,468 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,304 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A14 WDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 1 May 1986
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
A14 WDS was last recorded at 149,468 miles on 14 Jun 2023, 1,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 148,424 miles · 9 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,044 miles
- Average per year
- 3,304 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 149,468 miles
- 2022 – 148,424 miles
- 2021 – 145,976 miles
- 2020 – 144,147 miles
- 2019 – 143,473 miles
- 2018 – 141,650 miles
- 2017 – 137,308 miles
- 2016 – 133,092 miles
- 2015 – 129,590 miles
- 2014 – 125,379 miles
- 2013 – 122,602 miles
- 2012 – 116,964 miles
- 2011 – 111,772 miles
- 2010 – 107,414 miles
- 2009 – 103,515 miles
- 2008 – 100,220 miles
- 2007 – 97,329 miles
- 2006 – 92,826 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded and getting weak
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 cross member corroded and weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around both hub swivels
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,468 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 149,468 miles
- Test number
- 274638249162
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded and getting weak
Fail149,468 miles (+1,044)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,468 miles
- Test number
- 182097228449
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded and getting weak
Pass148,424 miles (+2,448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 148,424 miles
- Test number
- 618946055985
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass145,976 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2022
- Odometer
- 145,976 miles
- Test number
- 629348744557
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded and weak
Fail145,976 miles (+1,829)7 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,976 miles
- Test number
- 120392805891
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing and exhaust box knocking
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded and weak
Pass144,147 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2021
- Odometer
- 144,147 miles
- Test number
- 422721799483
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around both hub swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth side step mounts corroded
Fail144,147 miles (+674)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,147 miles
- Test number
- 136346085127
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around both hub swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth side step mounts corroded
Pass143,473 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 143,473 miles
- Test number
- 182233911152
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,460 miles (+1,810)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,460 miles
- Test number
- 145207082814
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery box holed and corroded
- AdvisoryFuel pump damp
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody and chassis corroded
Pass141,650 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 141,650 miles
- Test number
- 170277261515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,645 miles (+4,337)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,645 miles
- Test number
- 461233004551
- DangerousRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass137,308 miles (+4,216)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 137,308 miles
- Test number
- 934358598512
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Pass133,092 miles (+3,502)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 133,092 miles
- Test number
- 466595497827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,590 miles3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,590 miles
- Test number
- 799889285081
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass129,590 miles (+4,211)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 129,590 miles
- Test number
- 886859085076
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass125,379 miles (+2,777)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 125,379 miles
- Test number
- 618161704196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 122,602 miles
- Test number
- 629434693042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,602 miles (+5,638)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,602 miles
- Test number
- 766454393072
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass116,964 miles (+5,192)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 116,964 miles
- Test number
- 578483492019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,772 miles (+4,358)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 111,772 miles
- Test number
- 236722601148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,414 miles (+3,899)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 107,414 miles
- Test number
- 324493310184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,515 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 103,515 miles
- Test number
- 232717819109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,482 miles (+3,262)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,482 miles
- Test number
- 724780019169
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass100,220 miles (+2,891)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 100,220 miles
- Test number
- 461919598044
- AdvisoryRear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- NoteTransfer box leaking
Pass97,329 miles (+4,503)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 97,329 miles
- Test number
- 412868507120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront prop bolts lose
Pass92,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 92,826 miles
- Test number
- 871262916198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A14 WDS
- Does A14 WDS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on A14 WDS expired on 13 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on A14 WDS?
- The MOT on A14 WDS expired on 13 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has A14 WDS done?
- A14 WDS was recorded at 149,468 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2023, an average of 3,304 miles a year.
- Has A14 WDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A14 WDS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on A14 WDS 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 A14 WDS find?
- A14 WDS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; rear cross member corroded and getting weak.
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