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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L65 WBXMOT history

L65 WBX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L65 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,160 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 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 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 WBX was last recorded at 130,160 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,158 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,002 miles
Average per year
3,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,160 miles
  • 2025 – 129,158 miles
  • 2024 – 128,095 miles
  • 2023 – 126,290 miles
  • 2022 – 124,952 miles
  • 2020 – 123,118 miles
  • 2019 – 122,042 miles
  • 2018 – 121,016 miles
  • 2015 – 118,945 miles
  • 2013 – 115,173 miles
  • 2012 – 110,476 miles
  • 2011 – 104,898 miles
  • 2010 – 97,456 miles
  • 2009 – 86,828 miles
  • 2008 – 79,928 miles
  • 2006 – 69,715 miles
  • 2005 – 58,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,160 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,160 miles (+1,002)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,160 miles
    Test number
    294523594261
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,158 miles (+1,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,158 miles
    Test number
    957914403534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,095 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,095 miles
    Test number
    231423014743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,085 miles (+1,795)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,085 miles
    Test number
    101927178664
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,290 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,290 miles
    Test number
    981803468173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,286 miles (+1,334)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,286 miles
    Test number
    654996651481
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,952 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,952 miles
    Test number
    995589722402
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail124,944 miles (+1,826)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,944 miles
    Test number
    616566473938
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass123,118 miles (+1,076)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,118 miles
    Test number
    790788997451
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,042 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    729904373987
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryServo vacuum build up slow

  11. Fail122,037 miles (+1,021)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,037 miles
    Test number
    235830468108
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryServo vacuum build up slow

  12. Pass121,016 miles (+2,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,016 miles
    Test number
    636184809247
    • AdvisoryAll discs surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass118,945 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,945 miles
    Test number
    938728105018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,173 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,173 miles
    Test number
    498024743421
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass115,173 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    115,173 miles
    Test number
    725064443364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,476 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,476 miles
    Test number
    896272712369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front trctor joints damp

  17. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    575267202394
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front trctor joints damp

  18. Fail104,898 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    689813261246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront Floor Pan Corroded

  19. Pass104,898 miles (+7,442)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    816923561289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront Floor Pan Corroded

  20. Pass97,456 miles (+10,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,456 miles
    Test number
    110681230181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass86,828 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,828 miles
    Test number
    134444839134
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail86,826 miles (+6,898)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    374107229180
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass79,928 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    722067518189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,927 miles (+10,212)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    311131908113
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass69,715 miles (+11,235)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,715 miles
    Test number
    810950256303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,480 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    58,480 miles
    Test number
    490979575229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,241 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,241 miles
    Test number
    693840775283
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L65 WBX

Does L65 WBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 WBX is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L65 WBX?
The MOT on L65 WBX is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L65 WBX done?
L65 WBX was recorded at 130,160 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,430 miles a year.
Has L65 WBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 WBX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L65 WBX 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 L65 WBX find?
L65 WBX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine; central oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / transfer box; central rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff, and 6 more.

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