Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,494 cc
L4 WXDMOT history
L4 WXD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 250,586 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 250,586 km
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 11 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,421 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 WXD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 WXD was last recorded at 250,586 km on 8 Sept 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 250,583 km · 4 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 km
- Average per year
- 8,421 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 250,586 km
- 2025 – 246,312 km
- 2024 – 239,005 km
- 2023 – 232,189 km
- 2022 – 228,688 km
- 2020 – 216,453 km
- 2018 – 194,535 km
- 2015 – 154,890 km
- 2013 – 138,024 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass250,586 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass250,586 km (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 250,586 km
- Test number
- 751470293963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail250,583 km (+4,271)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,583 km
- Test number
- 177739203207
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass246,312 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 246,312 km
- Test number
- 608341359281
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail246,306 km (+7,301)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,306 km
- Test number
- 696949931080
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass239,005 km (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 239,005 km
- Test number
- 123905711975
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 Feed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail238,997 km (+6,808)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,997 km
- Test number
- 608115395358
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 Feed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass232,189 km (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 232,189 km
- Test number
- 233929136958
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle at clip (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u.j has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Fail232,188 km (+3,500)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,188 km
- Test number
- 848302985979
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle at clip (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u.j has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Pass228,688 km (+173)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 228,688 km
- Test number
- 593409001696
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail228,515 km3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,515 km
- Test number
- 491740706019
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at box (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorNearside 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass221,250 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 221,250 miles
- Test number
- 820265186071
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s drag link end boot fatigued
Fail221,250 miles2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,250 miles
- Test number
- 956029166017
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s rear side panel stay insecure
Pass216,453 km (+115)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 216,453 km
- Test number
- 454624669073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail216,338 km1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,338 km
- Test number
- 364435849640
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 201,559 miles
- Test number
- 601354303674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,535 km (+39,645)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 194,535 km
- Test number
- 261054233196
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shockers lower bush worn
Pass154,890 km2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 154,890 km
- Test number
- 897778125080
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering box arm slight play
Fail154,890 miles (+16,847)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,890 miles
- Test number
- 377368425050
- FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering box arm slight play
Pass138,043 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 138,043 miles
- Test number
- 637641823163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail138,024 km3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,024 km
- Test number
- 707817813114
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Questions about L4 WXD
- Does L4 WXD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 WXD is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 WXD?
- The MOT on L4 WXD is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 WXD done?
- L4 WXD was recorded at 250,586 km at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 8,421 km a year.
- Has L4 WXD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 WXD has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 WXD 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 L4 WXD find?
- L4 WXD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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