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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.

G702 WAS grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass75,933 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass59,850 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,850 miles
    Test number
    433905029081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,472 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    517926147877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,689 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    135645834397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,142 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,142 miles
    Test number
    725673313375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,695 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,695 miles
    Test number
    366882682238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,966 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,966 miles
    Test number
    746995081230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass41,726 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,726 miles
    Test number
    700545928370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,350 miles
    Test number
    403540417323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass86,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    86,663 miles
    Test number
    410393986241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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