
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc
G702 WASMOT history
G702 WAS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,933 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 75,933 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G702 WAS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 31 Dec 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
G702 WAS was last recorded at 75,933 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Oct 2007: 34,350 miles, lower than 86,663 miles on 10 Oct 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,244 miles · 1 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 689 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 75,933 miles
- 2024 – 75,244 miles
- 2021 – 69,873 miles
- 2020 – 64,427 miles
- 2019 – 63,264 miles
- 2018 – 59,850 miles
- 2017 – 59,472 miles
- 2014 – 58,689 miles
- 2013 – 57,142 miles
- 2012 – 55,695 miles
- 2011 – 51,966 miles
- 2010 – 50,241 miles
- 2009 – 45,775 miles
- 2008 – 41,726 miles
- 2007 – 34,350 miles
- 2006 – 86,663 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2010
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,933 miles (+689)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 75,933 miles
- Test number
- 504405656423
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,244 miles (+5,371)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 75,244 miles
- Test number
- 395056256870
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- 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))
Pass69,873 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 69,873 miles
- Test number
- 229034113614
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail69,868 miles (+5,441)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,868 miles
- Test number
- 669351489072
- DangerousNearside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety swivel joint leaking on to brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal leaking on brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety swivel joint leaking on to brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass64,427 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 64,427 miles
- Test number
- 605044039788
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail64,427 miles (+1,163)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,427 miles
- Test number
- 369683509542
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,264 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,264 miles
- Test number
- 191431441749
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail63,264 miles (+3,414)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,264 miles
- Test number
- 653793620182
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Indicator switch inoperative all four lights flash (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,850 miles (+378)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 59,850 miles
- Test number
- 433905029081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,472 miles (+783)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 59,472 miles
- Test number
- 517926147877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,689 miles (+1,547)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 58,689 miles
- Test number
- 135645834397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,142 miles (+1,447)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 57,142 miles
- Test number
- 725673313375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,695 miles (+3,729)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 55,695 miles
- Test number
- 366882682238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,966 miles (+1,725)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,966 miles
- Test number
- 746995081230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,241 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 50,241 miles
- Test number
- 490581130438
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail50,238 miles (+4,463)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,238 miles
- Test number
- 444009820364
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureBrake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass45,775 miles (+40)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 45,775 miles
- Test number
- 264730039345
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail45,735 miles (+4,009)1 dangerous15 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,735 miles
- Test number
- 303270429374
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,726 miles (+7,376)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 41,726 miles
- Test number
- 700545928370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,350 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 34,350 miles
- Test number
- 403540417323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,350 miles (-52,313)17 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,350 miles
- Test number
- 664057197285
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass86,663 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 86,663 miles
- Test number
- 410393986241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,663 miles13 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,663 miles
- Test number
- 160119566294
- FailureCentre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureFront Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about G702 WAS
- Does G702 WAS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on G702 WAS expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on G702 WAS?
- The MOT on G702 WAS expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has G702 WAS done?
- G702 WAS was recorded at 75,933 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Has G702 WAS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G702 WAS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on G702 WAS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on G702 WAS find?
- G702 WAS passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over; front coil spring corroded both sides; rear coil spring corroded both sides.
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