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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L74 WBXMOT history

L74 WBX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L74 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,468 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L74 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 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L74 WBX was last recorded at 86,468 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,014 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
454 miles
Average per year
1,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,468 miles
  • 2025 – 86,014 miles
  • 2024 – 85,940 miles
  • 2023 – 85,650 miles
  • 2022 – 85,238 miles
  • 2021 – 84,917 miles
  • 2020 – 84,588 miles
  • 2017 – 84,402 miles
  • 2015 – 81,988 miles
  • 2014 – 78,940 miles
  • 2013 – 76,330 miles
  • 2012 – 74,770 miles
  • 2011 – 69,567 miles
  • 2010 – 66,773 miles
  • 2009 – 65,013 miles
  • 2008 – 62,171 miles
  • 2007 – 59,393 miles
  • 2006 – 55,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,468 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,468 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,468 miles
    Test number
    488464204714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,014 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    726672387549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,940 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,940 miles
    Test number
    747050930054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,650 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    800736560421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,238 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    983186484340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,917 miles
    Test number
    181312799052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,917 miles (+329)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,917 miles
    Test number
    992887538157
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

  8. Pass84,588 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    643728394983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    755431692691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,401 miles (+2,413)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,401 miles
    Test number
    452950261110
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake calipr (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded up to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass81,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    596062444019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,988 miles (+3,048)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    657158796822
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure drop arm (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft joint worn

  13. Pass78,940 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,940 miles
    Test number
    848578804369
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  14. Fail78,940 miles (+2,610)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,940 miles
    Test number
    926683304384
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  15. Pass76,330 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    308651993246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear mudflap missing

  16. Fail76,330 miles (+1,560)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    798110993272
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear mudflap missing

  17. Pass74,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    276485682239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,770 miles (+5,203)10 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    229894282239
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  19. Pass69,567 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    109209471287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,773 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    564463150260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,013 miles (+2,842)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,013 miles
    Test number
    701370789295
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteSlight movement n/s rear wheel bearing

  22. Pass62,171 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    362746678410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,393 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,393 miles
    Test number
    923615677293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    330856676255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L74 WBX

Does L74 WBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L74 WBX is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L74 WBX?
The MOT on L74 WBX is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L74 WBX done?
L74 WBX was recorded at 86,468 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,554 miles a year.
Has L74 WBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L74 WBX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L74 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 L74 WBX find?
L74 WBX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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