
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L68 WCLMOT history
L68 WCL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 175,453 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 175,453 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,617 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L68 WCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 20 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L68 WCL was last recorded at 175,453 miles on 27 May 2026, 2,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,639 miles · 4 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,814 miles
- Average per year
- 4,617 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,453 miles
- 2025 – 172,639 miles
- 2024 – 165,341 miles
- 2022 – 165,317 miles
- 2021 – 161,178 miles
- 2020 – 157,045 miles
- 2019 – 152,210 miles
- 2018 – 147,915 miles
- 2017 – 142,603 miles
- 2016 – 137,785 miles
- 2015 – 132,127 miles
- 2014 – 126,914 miles
- 2013 – 123,973 miles
- 2011 – 114,685 miles
- 2010 – 104,077 miles
- 2009 – 97,886 miles
- 2008 – 91,693 miles
- 2007 – 89,239 miles
- 2006 – 82,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryWipers dont park in correct positionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor8 MOTs, 2018–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
32 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,453 miles (+2,814)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 175,453 miles
- Test number
- 510663838053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryWipers dont park in correct position
Pass172,639 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 172,639 miles
- Test number
- 615383219299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers dont park in correct position
Fail172,618 miles (+7,277)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,618 miles
- Test number
- 429382178644
- MajorNearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers dont park in correct position
Pass165,341 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 165,341 miles
- Test number
- 938033766478
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail165,317 miles (+4,139)4 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,317 miles
- Test number
- 581297644217
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front,middle and rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front,middle and rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers dont park in correct position
Pass161,178 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 161,178 miles
- Test number
- 424742014662
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassic corroded in several areas
Fail161,165 miles (+4,120)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,165 miles
- Test number
- 961606902740
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassic corroded in several areas
Pass157,045 miles (+12)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 157,045 miles
- Test number
- 803929605503
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front floors corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front out rigger corroded
- AdvisoryWipers do not stop in park position
Fail157,033 miles (+4,823)7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,033 miles
- Test number
- 517127927458
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front floors corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front out rigger corroded
- AdvisoryWipers do not stop in park position
Pass152,210 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 152,210 miles
- Test number
- 179448370001
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryWipers dont park in correct place
Fail152,202 miles (+4,287)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,202 miles
- Test number
- 521940174456
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryWipers dont park in correct place
Pass147,915 miles (+8)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 147,915 miles
- Test number
- 735416297837
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail147,907 miles (+5,304)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,907 miles
- Test number
- 196174689661
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass142,603 miles (+4,818)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 142,603 miles
- Test number
- 233376387000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWipers incorrectly parked
Pass137,785 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 137,785 miles
- Test number
- 277874281721
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWipers incorectly parked
Fail137,779 miles (+5,652)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,779 miles
- Test number
- 688279569826
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWipers incorectly parked
Pass132,127 miles (+12)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 132,127 miles
- Test number
- 856219735103
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop missing
Fail132,115 miles (+5,201)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,115 miles
- Test number
- 397448835171
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop missing
Pass126,914 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 126,914 miles
- Test number
- 478523444160
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
Fail126,914 miles (+2,941)4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,914 miles
- Test number
- 915823744111
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
Pass123,973 miles (+6)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 123,973 miles
- Test number
- 627843323116
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front swivel joint housings have slight misting of oil
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
Fail123,967 miles (+9,282)9 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,967 miles
- Test number
- 427341423138
- FailureCentre Front Upper Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front swivel joint housings have slight misting of oil
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
Pass114,685 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 114,685 miles
- Test number
- 446736451363
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail114,685 miles (+10,608)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,685 miles
- Test number
- 789795751341
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass104,077 miles (+6,191)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 104,077 miles
- Test number
- 970391070295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,886 miles (+6,193)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 97,886 miles
- Test number
- 841588159227
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/s/f out rigger condition poor
- NoteSlight fluid leak from steering box
Pass91,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 91,693 miles
- Test number
- 800812658251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,693 miles (+2,454)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,693 miles
- Test number
- 654248348200
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass89,239 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 89,239 miles
- Test number
- 900777667175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,188 miles (+6,980)2 dangerous10 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,188 miles
- Test number
- 753009377050
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteSlight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Pass82,208 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 82,208 miles
- Test number
- 184826176052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fail82,208 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,208 miles
- Test number
- 953075876026
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about L68 WCL
- Does L68 WCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L68 WCL is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L68 WCL?
- The MOT on L68 WCL is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L68 WCL done?
- L68 WCL was recorded at 175,453 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,617 miles a year.
- Has L68 WCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L68 WCL has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L68 WCL 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 L68 WCL find?
- L68 WCL passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; wipers dont park in correct position.
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