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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L20 WPSMOT history

L20 WPS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

L20 WPS green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2023
Mileage
163,433 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 WPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 WPS was last recorded at 163,433 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,285 miles · 31 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,433 miles
  • 2021 – 163,285 miles
  • 2020 – 160,789 miles
  • 2018 – 156,572 miles
  • 2017 – 147,881 miles
  • 2016 – 143,081 miles
  • 2015 – 136,872 miles
  • 2014 – 131,562 miles
  • 2013 – 125,385 miles
  • 2012 – 118,715 miles
  • 2011 – 112,943 miles
  • 2010 – 109,098 miles
  • 2009 – 104,932 miles
  • 2008 – 98,856 miles
  • 2007 – 92,064 miles
  • 2006 – 81,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,433 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,433 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,433 miles
    Test number
    403633640469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,285 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    163,285 miles
    Test number
    884073913742
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on all brake discs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Centre of rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail163,285 miles (+2,496)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,285 miles
    Test number
    452890466457
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on all brake discs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Centre of rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass160,789 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,789 miles
    Test number
    666276797787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,572 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,572 miles
    Test number
    612332601080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber bush is slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,564 miles (+8,683)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,564 miles
    Test number
    890261891813
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load receiver plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load receiver plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine ?

  7. Pass147,881 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    147,881 miles
    Test number
    905237558068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail147,879 miles (+4,798)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,879 miles
    Test number
    282184695388
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass143,081 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    143,081 miles
    Test number
    593484793198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,078 miles (+6,206)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,078 miles
    Test number
    935985956829
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass136,872 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,872 miles
    Test number
    125598325000
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail136,868 miles (+5,306)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,868 miles
    Test number
    376682615048
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass131,562 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    131,562 miles
    Test number
    677180324028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,385 miles (+6,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,385 miles
    Test number
    675946613049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass118,715 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,715 miles
    Test number
    358015722041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  16. Fail118,713 miles (+5,770)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    938944022049
    • 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  17. Pass112,943 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,943 miles
    Test number
    959646421031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail112,942 miles (+3,844)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,942 miles
    Test number
    136034221006
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass109,098 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    109,098 miles
    Test number
    722389220072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,097 miles (+4,165)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,097 miles
    Test number
    821456620068
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

  21. Pass104,932 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    104,932 miles
    Test number
    100430139025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,856 miles (+6,792)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    580420838077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCover missing from drivers seat belt buckel

  23. Pass92,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    92,064 miles
    Test number
    462965327066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,064 miles (+10,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,064 miles
    Test number
    922485927017
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass81,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,879 miles
    Test number
    180073526484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 WPS

Does L20 WPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 WPS expired on 27 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 WPS?
The MOT on L20 WPS expired on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 WPS done?
L20 WPS was recorded at 163,433 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has L20 WPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 WPS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 WPS 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 L20 WPS find?
L20 WPS passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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