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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L62 WCCMOT history

L62 WCC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L62 WCC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,823 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L62 WCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L62 WCC was last recorded at 142,823 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 3,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,509 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,314 miles
Average per year
2,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,823 miles
  • 2025 – 139,509 miles
  • 2024 – 137,272 miles
  • 2023 – 134,015 miles
  • 2022 – 131,448 miles
  • 2021 – 128,512 miles
  • 2020 – 125,739 miles
  • 2019 – 123,091 miles
  • 2018 – 119,989 miles
  • 2017 – 116,642 miles
  • 2016 – 113,863 miles
  • 2015 – 109,980 miles
  • 2014 – 106,265 miles
  • 2013 – 103,877 miles
  • 2012 – 101,258 miles
  • 2011 – 99,260 miles
  • 2010 – 93,642 miles
  • 2009 – 91,420 miles
  • 2008 – 88,814 miles
  • 2007 – 87,477 miles
  • 2006 – 83,893 miles
  • 2005 – 80,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,823 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,823 miles (+3,314)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,823 miles
    Test number
    981687395707
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,509 miles (+2,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    581712917357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass137,272 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,272 miles
    Test number
    961296993459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,015 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,015 miles
    Test number
    619482700661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,448 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    219313122057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,512 miles
    Test number
    875683878987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,511 miles (+2,772)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,511 miles
    Test number
    813488968050
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass125,739 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,739 miles
    Test number
    367327752071
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail125,738 miles (+2,647)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,738 miles
    Test number
    885464067059
    • MajorCentral Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust is completely detached from silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust is detached (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass123,091 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,091 miles
    Test number
    121813500539
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint in middle of axle dust boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryAll wheel bearings have very slight play
    • AdvisoryChassis has been heavily under sealed

  11. Fail123,090 miles (+3,101)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,090 miles
    Test number
    115694505251
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint in middle of axle dust boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryAll wheel bearings have very slight play
    • AdvisoryChassis has been heavily under sealed

  12. Pass119,989 miles (+3,347)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,989 miles
    Test number
    997989414031
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres heavily perished on inner sidewalls
    • AdvisoryFront both front wipers leave slight smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock bushes perished and have very minor movement

  13. Pass116,642 miles (+2,779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,642 miles
    Test number
    476309445431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass113,863 miles (+3,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,863 miles
    Test number
    776820471714
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump damp

  15. Pass109,980 miles (+3,715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,980 miles
    Test number
    889689215239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear Aframe ball joint dust cover deterated

  16. Pass106,265 miles (+2,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,265 miles
    Test number
    149468124290
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass103,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,877 miles
    Test number
    325946023277
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Fail103,877 miles (+2,619)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,877 miles
    Test number
    537896323246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Pass101,258 miles (+1,998)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,258 miles
    Test number
    356328202294
    • NoteNearside headlamp dipped beam light output slightly reduced.
    • NoteWiper blades smearing slightly.

  20. Pass99,260 miles (+5,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    225881401241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass93,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    871798710279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,642 miles (+2,222)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    980368010227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Fail91,420 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,420 miles
    Test number
    320639909203
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass91,420 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,420 miles
    Test number
    372629809239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,814 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    210431498163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,477 miles (+3,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,477 miles
    Test number
    331050497189
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass83,893 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    493946486175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    80,761 miles
    Test number
    292476985424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Fail80,761 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,761 miles
    Test number
    560526985170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about L62 WCC

Does L62 WCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L62 WCC expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L62 WCC?
The MOT on L62 WCC expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L62 WCC done?
L62 WCC was recorded at 142,823 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,919 miles a year.
Has L62 WCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L62 WCC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L62 WCC 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 L62 WCC find?
L62 WCC failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger, and 10 more.

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