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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L19 WJWMOT history

L19 WJW is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 191,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L19 WJW white 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 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
191,220 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 WJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 WJW was last recorded at 191,220 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 11,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,222 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,998 miles
Average per year
5,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,220 miles
  • 2025 – 179,222 miles
  • 2020 – 178,775 miles
  • 2019 – 175,996 miles
  • 2018 – 171,160 miles
  • 2017 – 168,370 miles
  • 2016 – 163,803 miles
  • 2015 – 159,738 miles
  • 2014 – 153,367 miles
  • 2013 – 149,602 miles
  • 2012 – 144,898 miles
  • 2011 – 142,605 miles
  • 2010 – 136,931 miles
  • 2009 – 133,237 miles
  • 2008 – 117,096 miles
  • 2007 – 104,902 miles
  • 2006 – 71,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,220 miles

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,220 miles (+11,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    191,220 miles
    Test number
    202357303104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,222 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,222 miles
    Test number
    386528214694
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail179,214 miles (+439)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,214 miles
    Test number
    614108996279
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) Drop arm balljoint (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass178,775 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    178,775 miles
    Test number
    487013798223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail178,769 miles (+61)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,769 miles
    Test number
    569983406068
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail178,708 miles (+2,712)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,708 miles
    Test number
    602821337710
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded thru wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass175,996 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    175,996 miles
    Test number
    171207018568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp fixing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering drag link a bit of play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing/hub a bit of lifting
    • AdvisoryRear outrigger panel rusting
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of rear chassis rusting
  8. Fail175,996 miles (+4,836)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,996 miles
    Test number
    622617308335
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp fixing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering drag link a bit of play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing/hub a bit of lifting
    • AdvisoryRear outrigger panel rusting
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of rear chassis rusting
  9. Pass171,160 miles (+2,790)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,160 miles
    Test number
    563209371051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross panel (6.6.6)
  10. Pass168,370 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    168,370 miles
    Test number
    504977147518
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering track rod end boot cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tractor seal damp
    • AdvisoryRust ocurring nearside rear chassis rail
    • AdvisoryRust ocurring offside rear chassis rail
  11. Fail168,370 miles (+4,567)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,370 miles
    Test number
    838995896658
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering track rod end boot cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tractor seal damp
    • AdvisoryRust ocurring nearside rear chassis rail
    • AdvisoryRust ocurring offside rear chassis rail
  12. Pass163,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    163,803 miles
    Test number
    469028627338
    • AdvisoryAreas of exhaust system rusting
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper rubbers end split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension shock absorbers top mountings a bit of movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub tractor seal damp
  13. Fail163,803 miles (+4,065)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,803 miles
    Test number
    404623911855
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAreas of exhaust system rusting
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper rubbers end split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension shock absorbers top mountings a bit of movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub tractor seal damp
  14. Pass159,738 miles (+6,371)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,738 miles
    Test number
    517033925069
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDriver side front axele slight oil leak
    • NoteSurface rust to the under body,suspension componets
  15. Pass153,367 miles (+6)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,367 miles
    Test number
    155630934091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s front hub leaking
  16. Fail153,361 miles (+3,759)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,361 miles
    Test number
    145808024040
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s front hub leaking
  17. Pass149,602 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    149,602 miles
    Test number
    177324613486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front hub seal leaking
  18. Fail149,587 miles (+4,689)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,587 miles
    Test number
    886758703084
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front hub seal leaking
  19. Pass144,898 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    144,898 miles
    Test number
    107833632050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail144,892 miles (+2,287)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,892 miles
    Test number
    858276222044
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
  21. Pass142,605 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    819847921032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFuel tank damp
  22. Fail142,605 miles (+5,674)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    179556221017
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFuel tank damp
  23. Pass136,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    660158220042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail136,931 miles (+3,694)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    463935620046
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  25. Pass133,237 miles (+16,141)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    133,237 miles
    Test number
    692300419280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass117,096 miles (+12,194)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    117,096 miles
    Test number
    811371428209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass104,902 miles (+16,255)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,902 miles
    Test number
    733883817356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,647 miles (+16,732)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    88,647 miles
    Test number
    781093427076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    432668966004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 WJW

Does L19 WJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 WJW is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 WJW?
The MOT on L19 WJW is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 WJW done?
L19 WJW was recorded at 191,220 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,817 miles a year.
Has L19 WJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 WJW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 WJW 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 L19 WJW find?
L19 WJW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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