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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1987 · 2,496 cc

DWM 3MOT history

DWM 3 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 1987. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 84,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

DWM 3 green 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,446 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DWM 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
24 Sept 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DWM 3 was last recorded at 84,446 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,537 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
1,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,446 miles
  • 2024 – 83,537 miles
  • 2023 – 82,100 miles
  • 2022 – 81,014 miles
  • 2021 – 81,002 miles
  • 2020 – 80,606 miles
  • 2019 – 80,474 miles
  • 2018 – 80,150 miles
  • 2017 – 79,617 miles
  • 2015 – 77,271 miles
  • 2013 – 76,257 miles
  • 2012 – 74,622 miles
  • 2011 – 73,142 miles
  • 2010 – 65,372 miles
  • 2009 – 63,507 miles
  • 2008 – 61,950 miles
  • 2007 – 54,923 miles
  • 2006 – 49,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,446 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component leaking steering box

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear and n/s and o/s rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    926000162763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,446 miles (+909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    650176705193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,537 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,537 miles
    Test number
    136497085667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    425758711228
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail82,100 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    463280057197
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear and n/s and o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail82,100 miles (+1,086)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    188396150782
    • MajorDirection indicator not working all and hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine tried to run away (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear and n/s and o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass81,014 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,014 miles
    Test number
    981237103455
    • AdvisoryUnder the car general corrosion

  8. Pass81,002 miles (+396)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,002 miles
    Test number
    425127414189
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,606 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,606 miles
    Test number
    315070610915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,474 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    204432414734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,461 miles (+311)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,461 miles
    Test number
    374085001521
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass80,150 miles3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,150 miles
    Test number
    760786811152
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively onto differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe on caliper slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking, but not excessively
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear chassis
    • AdvisoryWear both front tie bar bushes

  13. Fail80,150 miles (+533)5 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,150 miles
    Test number
    919275504781
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively onto differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe on caliper slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking, but not excessively
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear chassis
    • AdvisoryWear both front tie bar bushes

  14. Pass79,617 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,617 miles
    Test number
    778357760756
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on nearside rear hub

  15. Fail79,610 miles (+2,339)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    910028124137
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on nearside rear hub

  16. Pass77,271 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    329730605124
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth front axle seals weeping
    • NoteCorrosion on offside front brake pipe to hose
    • NoteCorrosion on rear cross member
    • NoteFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both front brake pipes on calipers
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder
    • NoteSlight weeping on nearside front shock absorbers
    • NoteSteering box weeping
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear chassis

  17. Fail77,271 miles (+1,014)6 failures10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    657372895077
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth front axle seals weeping
    • NoteCorrosion on offside front brake pipe to hose
    • NoteCorrosion on rear cross member
    • NoteFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both front brake pipes on calipers
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder
    • NoteSlight weeping on nearside front shock absorbers
    • NoteSteering box weeping
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear chassis

  18. Pass76,257 miles (+1,635)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,257 miles
    Test number
    809180513379
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe near corrosion limit
    • NoteRear cross member corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on offside front brake pipe
    • NoteSlight damage on nearside front seatbelt
    • NoteSmoke emission reading near limit
    • NoteSteering box weeping near limit

  19. Fail74,622 miles1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,622 miles
    Test number
    468051532417
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • NoteBonnet stay faulty
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear brake pipe
    • NoteNearside track rod end gaiter cracked
    • NoteRear brakes grabbing
    • NoteSmoke reading near limit
    • NoteWeep from steering box

  20. Pass74,622 miles (+1,480)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,622 miles
    Test number
    497981532378
    • NoteBonnet stay faulty
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear brake pipe
    • NoteNearside track rod end gaiter cracked
    • NoteRear brakes grabbing
    • NoteSmoke reading near limit
    • NoteWeep from steering box

  21. Pass73,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    526554511343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,142 miles (+3,789)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    199493911396
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

  23. Pass69,353 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    819918141031
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded .
    • NoteNearside front hub seal deteriorated ..
    • NoteSteering box leaking slightly .

  24. Fail69,353 miles (+3,981)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    926683931036
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal deteriorated

  25. Pass65,372 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    741092130007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,507 miles
    Test number
    173418529466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,507 miles (+1,557)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,507 miles
    Test number
    961942029059
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  28. Pass61,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    103390738428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail61,950 miles (+7,027)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    472400938096
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass54,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    691526917097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail54,923 miles (+5,450)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    383755217043
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass49,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,473 miles
    Test number
    130426646035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Questions about DWM 3

What vehicle is registration DWM 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DWM 3 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 1987. 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 DWM 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DWM 3 is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on DWM 3?
The MOT on DWM 3 is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DWM 3 done?
DWM 3 was recorded at 84,446 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 1,772 miles a year.
Has DWM 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DWM 3 has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on DWM 3 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 DWM 3 find?
DWM 3 passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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