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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L39 WBXMOT history

L39 WBX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L39 WBX blue 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,350 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L39 WBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L39 WBX was last recorded at 145,350 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 2,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2016: 119,323 miles, lower than 164,328 miles on 19 Dec 2013.

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
142,631 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,719 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,350 miles
  • 2025 – 142,631 miles
  • 2024 – 142,131 miles
  • 2022 – 141,623 miles
  • 2021 – 141,582 miles
  • 2020 – 140,489 miles
  • 2019 – 137,495 miles
  • 2018 – 134,809 miles
  • 2017 – 125,838 miles
  • 2016 – 119,323 miles
  • 2013 – 164,328 miles
  • 2008 – 70,184 miles
  • 2007 – 69,546 miles
  • 2006 – 61,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,350 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,350 miles (+2,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,350 miles
    Test number
    850245434599
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass142,631 miles (+500)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,631 miles
    Test number
    512556970512
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in mud

  3. Pass142,131 miles (+508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,131 miles
    Test number
    288804948964
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass141,623 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,623 miles
    Test number
    515061131508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail141,582 miles (+1,093)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,582 miles
    Test number
    735746306548
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass140,489 miles (+2,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,489 miles
    Test number
    475307772260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,495 miles (+2,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,495 miles
    Test number
    647059025042
    • AdvisoryAll wheel bearing noisy and have slight play in them.
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion noted

  8. Pass134,809 miles (+8,971)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,809 miles
    Test number
    521719855812
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake efficiency on rear axle low
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear tyres perished

  9. Pass125,838 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,838 miles
    Test number
    695322793970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,323 miles (-45,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,323 miles
    Test number
    192518244637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    164,328 miles
    Test number
    569013053378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail164,328 miles (+94,144)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,328 miles
    Test number
    285823653309
    • DangerousBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside dip beam an item not tested

  13. Pass70,184 miles (+638)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,184 miles
    Test number
    832699438071
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail69,546 miles (+3,209)3 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    812190447345
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousUpper Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass66,337 miles (+4,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,337 miles
    Test number
    684828107004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  16. Pass61,804 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    183982216019
    • NoteCorrosion starting on rear axle chassis

Questions about L39 WBX

Does L39 WBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L39 WBX is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L39 WBX?
The MOT on L39 WBX is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L39 WBX done?
L39 WBX was recorded at 145,350 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has L39 WBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L39 WBX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L39 WBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L39 WBX find?
L39 WBX passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; steering box has seepage.

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