
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L81 WBXMOT history
L81 WBX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,843 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 May 2027
- Mileage
- 95,843 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,571 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L81 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
- 14 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L81 WBX was last recorded at 95,843 miles on 1 May 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,800 miles · 30 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 43 miles
- Average per year
- 2,571 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,843 miles
- 2025 – 95,800 miles
- 2024 – 95,494 miles
- 2023 – 95,061 miles
- 2022 – 94,777 miles
- 2021 – 94,670 miles
- 2020 – 94,132 miles
- 2019 – 94,046 miles
- 2018 – 91,379 miles
- 2017 – 82,856 miles
- 2016 – 67,752 miles
- 2014 – 64,476 miles
- 2013 – 57,941 miles
- 2012 – 52,441 miles
- 2011 – 48,385 miles
- 2010 – 47,307 miles
- 2009 – 46,151 miles
- 2008 – 45,385 miles
- 2007 – 44,482 miles
- 2006 – 43,647 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladderRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of rear box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front slight movement at swivel bearings
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive area of steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle structure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Ladder obscuring rear number plate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,843 miles (+43)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2027
- Odometer
- 95,843 miles
- Test number
- 847286458392
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder
Pass95,800 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 95,800 miles
- Test number
- 992103583833
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight movement at swivel bearings
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive area of steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryLadder obscuring rear number plate
Fail95,799 miles (+305)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,799 miles
- Test number
- 561490388899
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight movement at swivel bearings
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive area of steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryLadder obscuring rear number plate
Pass95,494 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 95,494 miles
- Test number
- 938358118909
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box near rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced halfway along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder rack
Fail95,489 miles (+428)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,489 miles
- Test number
- 845131045221
- MajorPosition lamp not working all 4 inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box near rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced halfway along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder rack
Pass95,061 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 95,061 miles
- Test number
- 234967076365
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half way along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder frame
Fail95,061 miles (+284)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,061 miles
- Test number
- 105484405173
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door difficult to open from inside
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half way along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder frame
Pass94,777 miles (+107)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 94,777 miles
- Test number
- 957459056837
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight movement at upper and lower bearings (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor holed by corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder
- AdvisorySlight movement at drop arm where it mounts to steering box
Fail94,670 miles (+538)11 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,670 miles
- Test number
- 927672817438
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes from master cylinder to valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight movement at upper and lower bearings (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hole on floor caused by corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by ladder
- AdvisorySlight movement at drop arm where it mounts to steering box
Pass94,132 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,132 miles
- Test number
- 272800811010
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail94,108 miles (+62)5 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,108 miles
- Test number
- 527152038786
- DangerousNearside Front Axle fractured hocky stick mount (5.1.1 (a))
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired swivel hub bearing worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front hub oil seal leaking
- DangerousOffside Front hub oil seal leaking
- DangerousRear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box holed and corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail94,046 miles (+2,667)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,046 miles
- Test number
- 672540614050
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,379 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 91,379 miles
- Test number
- 901884889506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,358 miles (+8,502)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,358 miles
- Test number
- 147855566319
- DangerousOffside Rear half shaft insecure
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass82,856 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 82,856 miles
- Test number
- 218231553080
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail82,856 miles (+15,104)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,856 miles
- Test number
- 198193522970
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,752 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 67,752 miles
- Test number
- 917374051834
- AdvisoryChassis heavily undersealed
- AdvisorySome brake pipes heavily undersealed
Fail67,748 miles (+3,272)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,748 miles
- Test number
- 621732867936
- FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All indicators flashing when operating either left or right hand indicator (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryChassis heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySome brake pipes heavily undersealed
Pass64,476 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 64,476 miles
- Test number
- 357746104072
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail64,476 miles (+6,535)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,476 miles
- Test number
- 687876404079
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass57,941 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 57,941 miles
- Test number
- 706338603040
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail57,941 miles (+5,500)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,941 miles
- Test number
- 898038703097
- DangerousOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass52,441 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 52,441 miles
- Test number
- 588131012083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail52,441 miles (+4,056)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,441 miles
- Test number
- 747391112067
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass48,385 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 48,385 miles
- Test number
- 196187301013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,307 miles (+1,156)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 47,307 miles
- Test number
- 673777420007
- NoteAll four tyres are slightly perished and covered in stones in tread
Pass46,151 miles (+766)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 46,151 miles
- Test number
- 902259119028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,385 miles (+903)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 45,385 miles
- Test number
- 271351528060
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
- NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to show ply or cords
Pass44,482 miles (+835)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 44,482 miles
- Test number
- 153376717468
- NotePuncture in o/s/f tyre inner edge
Pass43,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 43,647 miles
- Test number
- 752910516048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,647 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,647 miles
- Test number
- 202600416063
- FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteSlight play rear axle ball joint
Questions about L81 WBX
- Does L81 WBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 WBX is valid until 30 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L81 WBX?
- The MOT on L81 WBX is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L81 WBX done?
- L81 WBX was recorded at 95,843 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,571 miles a year.
- Has L81 WBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L81 WBX has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L81 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 L81 WBX find?
- L81 WBX passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area, and 3 more.
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