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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L15 WDLMOT history

L15 WDL is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 150,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L15 WDL silver 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 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,152 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 WDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 WDL was last recorded at 150,152 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2007: 58,847 miles, lower than 73,709 miles on 13 Jun 2006.
  • 8 Apr 2025: 14,224 miles, lower than 142,228 miles on 3 Apr 2025.

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
150,151 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,152 miles
  • 2025 – 14,224 miles
  • 2024 – 130,545 miles
  • 2023 – 124,757 miles
  • 2021 – 119,962 miles
  • 2020 – 118,415 miles
  • 2019 – 117,858 miles
  • 2018 – 117,120 miles
  • 2017 – 115,605 miles
  • 2016 – 114,920 miles
  • 2015 – 114,189 miles
  • 2014 – 113,333 miles
  • 2013 – 112,562 miles
  • 2012 – 111,595 miles
  • 2011 – 109,601 miles
  • 2010 – 107,958 miles
  • 2009 – 104,743 miles
  • 2008 – 96,262 miles
  • 2007 – 58,847 miles
  • 2006 – 73,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,152 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

35 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,152 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,152 miles
    Test number
    583025476316
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,151 miles (+135,927)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,151 miles
    Test number
    973157330521
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper and lower swivel pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass14,224 miles (-128,004)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    14,224 miles
    Test number
    540975105510
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail142,228 miles (+11,683)4 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,228 miles
    Test number
    191765177844
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested SERIOUSLY DEFECTIVE TYRE(S) AND STEERING COMPONENTS ***UNSAFE FOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE TESTING*** (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST MISSING ( DECAT FRONT PIPE FITTED) (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective

  5. Pass130,545 miles (+5,788)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,545 miles
    Test number
    625288858633
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass124,757 miles (+5)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,757 miles
    Test number
    142452189961
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail124,752 miles (+4,790)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    596123160582
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass119,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,962 miles
    Test number
    316614117709
    • AdvisoryAll side steps corroded but still secure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion built up along the chassis and body but not affecting overall integrity
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail119,959 miles (+538)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    142481751870
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll side steps corroded but still secure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion built up along the chassis and body but not affecting overall integrity
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail119,421 miles (+1,006)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,421 miles
    Test number
    836561063262
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch pipe to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Front t o rear brake pipe corroded / rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch pipe to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Cab steps insecure Step loose (6.2.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead corroded and holed next to brake pedal box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass118,415 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,415 miles
    Test number
    400768031528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass117,858 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,858 miles
    Test number
    759886761467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,842 miles (+722)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,842 miles
    Test number
    708797764542
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass117,120 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    516127497974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,605 miles
    Test number
    232569624375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail115,605 miles (+685)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,605 miles
    Test number
    776813786302
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass114,920 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,920 miles
    Test number
    585777611674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail114,920 miles (+731)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,920 miles
    Test number
    284584521519
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass114,189 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,189 miles
    Test number
    980069548074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail114,181 miles (+848)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,181 miles
    Test number
    558366615294
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass113,333 miles (+771)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,333 miles
    Test number
    527852514294
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail112,562 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    398620513429
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass112,562 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    767450413247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass111,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    785213292140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail111,595 miles (+1,994)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    856413992184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass109,601 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,601 miles
    Test number
    929596501222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail109,559 miles (+1,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,559 miles
    Test number
    966184471170
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  28. Pass107,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    201979060116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail107,958 miles (+3,215)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    482188060195
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass104,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,743 miles
    Test number
    840552469144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail104,743 miles (+8,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,743 miles
    Test number
    462871169178
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  32. Pass96,262 miles (+37,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    333449768191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  33. Fail58,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    130305367163
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  34. Pass58,847 miles (-14,862)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    490325067170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass73,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    951534666100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 WDL

Does L15 WDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 WDL is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 WDL?
The MOT on L15 WDL is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 WDL done?
L15 WDL was recorded at 150,152 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
Has L15 WDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 WDL has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 WDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 WDL find?
L15 WDL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering box leaking oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush; oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and engine.

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