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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 WWJMOT history

LD53 WWJ is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LD53 WWJ silver 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 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,317 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WWJ was last recorded at 94,317 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,315 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,317 miles
  • 2025 – 91,389 miles
  • 2024 – 90,492 miles
  • 2023 – 87,944 miles
  • 2011 – 43,786 miles
  • 2010 – 37,137 miles
  • 2009 – 30,606 miles
  • 2007 – 26,855 miles
  • 2006 – 24,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,317 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,317 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,317 miles
    Test number
    284336313575
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail94,315 miles (+2,926)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,315 miles
    Test number
    539310914768
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,389 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,389 miles
    Test number
    954416556669
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,387 miles (+895)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,387 miles
    Test number
    679588089873
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass90,492 miles (+2,548)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,492 miles
    Test number
    846514968465
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-arm bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Hub seal beginning to leak advise repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,944 miles
    Test number
    734974357638
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail87,944 miles (+44,158)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,944 miles
    Test number
    982150324598
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass43,786 miles (+6,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    725245361179
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass37,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    533150560138
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail37,137 miles (+6,531)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    822240460129
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass30,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,606 miles
    Test number
    364708569167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,606 miles (+3,751)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,606 miles
    Test number
    281657669426
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass26,855 miles (+2,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    833658037384
    • NoteNearside rear seat and seat belt not checked, child seat fitted.

  14. Pass24,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,175 miles
    Test number
    191995906397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WWJ

Does LD53 WWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WWJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WWJ?
The MOT on LD53 WWJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 WWJ done?
LD53 WWJ was recorded at 94,317 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has LD53 WWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WWJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 WWJ 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 LD53 WWJ find?
LD53 WWJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front hub seal leaking, and 3 more.

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