Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
L27 WEDMOT history
L27 WED is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 20,194 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 20,194 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 WED
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 20 Feb 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 WED was last recorded at 20,194 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Aug 2014: 5 miles, lower than 145,166 miles on 14 Aug 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 18,571 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 20,194 miles
- 2024 – 18,571 miles
- 2023 – 16,631 miles
- 2022 – 14,939 miles
- 2021 – 13,132 miles
- 2020 – 12,094 miles
- 2019 – 11,959 miles
- 2018 – 11,316 miles
- 2017 – 10,297 miles
- 2016 – 8,950 miles
- 2015 – 5,336 miles
- 2014 – 5 miles
- 2013 – 145,166 miles
- 2012 – 141,636 miles
- 2011 – 141,456 miles
- 2010 – 139,760 miles
- 2009 – 123,213 miles
- 2008 – 107,748 miles
- 2007 – 87,450 miles
- 2006 – 73,641 miles
- 2005 – 73,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass20,194 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Surface rust on front and rear brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass20,194 miles (+1,623)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 20,194 miles
- Test number
- 449770366105
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass18,571 miles (+1,940)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 18,571 miles
- Test number
- 699553820900
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySmall split in rear exhaust pipe
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on n/s rear chassis section
Pass16,631 miles (+1,692)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 16,631 miles
- Test number
- 310874740725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,939 miles (+1,807)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 14,939 miles
- Test number
- 118942576933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,132 miles (+1,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 13,132 miles
- Test number
- 218512044733
- AdvisoryCorrosion on outer edges of front brake discs
Pass12,094 miles (+135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 12,094 miles
- Test number
- 772347394464
- AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear brake discs
Pass11,959 miles (+643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 11,959 miles
- Test number
- 706484512681
- AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear brake discs
Pass11,316 miles (+1,019)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 11,316 miles
- Test number
- 537921757640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,297 miles (+1,347)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 10,297 miles
- Test number
- 564532624313
- AdvisoryCorrosion on inner edge of front brake discs
Pass8,950 miles (+3,614)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 8,950 miles
- Test number
- 392626394482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,336 miles (+5,331)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 5,336 miles
- Test number
- 108742115281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5 miles (-145,161)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 5 miles
- Test number
- 375256524463
- NoteSlight play in o/s track rod end
Pass145,166 miles (+3,530)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 145,166 miles
- Test number
- 507476723225
- NoteSlight wear in 2 x drag link joints
Pass141,636 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 141,636 miles
- Test number
- 988752512218
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
- NoteOffside front floor corroded
Fail141,634 miles (+178)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,634 miles
- Test number
- 317900102414
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
- NoteOffside front floor corroded
Pass141,456 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 141,456 miles
- Test number
- 435149821265
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail141,454 miles (+1,694)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,454 miles
- Test number
- 417708721263
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass139,760 miles (+16,547)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 139,760 miles
- Test number
- 364544420202
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass123,213 miles (+123)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 123,213 miles
- Test number
- 820613039228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front discs and pads wearing
Fail123,090 miles (+15,342)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,090 miles
- Test number
- 982062939217
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front discs and pads wearing
Pass107,748 miles (+20,298)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 107,748 miles
- Test number
- 662194718288
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass87,450 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 87,450 miles
- Test number
- 523891007212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,449 miles (+13,808)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,449 miles
- Test number
- 903679197135
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass73,641 miles (+176)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 73,641 miles
- Test number
- 883480706275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,465 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 73,465 miles
- Test number
- 491715205374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass73,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 73,465 miles
- Test number
- 801645205393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 WED
- Does L27 WED currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 WED is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L27 WED?
- The MOT on L27 WED is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 WED done?
- L27 WED was recorded at 20,194 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has L27 WED ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 WED has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2012.
- Has the mileage on L27 WED ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L27 WED find?
- L27 WED passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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