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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LL02 WHFMOT history

LL02 WHF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LL02 WHF black 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 25 May 2027
Mileage
153,166 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 WHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 WHF was last recorded at 153,166 miles on 15 May 2026, 3,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2010: 98,703 miles, lower than 99,441 miles on 17 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,802 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,364 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,166 miles
  • 2025 – 149,802 miles
  • 2024 – 146,220 miles
  • 2023 – 143,027 miles
  • 2022 – 139,835 miles
  • 2021 – 136,136 miles
  • 2020 – 132,928 miles
  • 2019 – 129,690 miles
  • 2018 – 126,985 miles
  • 2017 – 124,123 miles
  • 2016 – 120,508 miles
  • 2015 – 117,349 miles
  • 2014 – 114,307 miles
  • 2013 – 111,204 miles
  • 2012 – 107,793 miles
  • 2011 – 104,804 miles
  • 2010 – 98,703 miles
  • 2009 – 99,441 miles
  • 2008 – 82,293 miles
  • 2007 – 73,076 miles
  • 2005 – 62,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,166 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,166 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,166 miles
    Test number
    993980181336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail153,164 miles (+3,362)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,164 miles
    Test number
    281679802456
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,802 miles (+3,582)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,802 miles
    Test number
    720808507827
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass146,220 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,220 miles
    Test number
    640105349251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,027 miles (+3,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,027 miles
    Test number
    733684454206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass139,835 miles (+3,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,835 miles
    Test number
    478040504332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass136,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,136 miles
    Test number
    808672838048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail136,133 miles (+3,205)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,133 miles
    Test number
    443324638586
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass132,928 miles (+3,238)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,928 miles
    Test number
    870472019677
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass129,690 miles (+2,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,690 miles
    Test number
    452605171568
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from both front swivel hubs

  11. Pass126,985 miles (+2,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,985 miles
    Test number
    507443433973
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass124,123 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,123 miles
    Test number
    903378534037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,508 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,508 miles
    Test number
    289796557356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,349 miles (+3,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,349 miles
    Test number
    466321465179
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass114,307 miles (+3,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,307 miles
    Test number
    965901474100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass111,204 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    587383263151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass107,793 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,793 miles
    Test number
    468917872103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass104,804 miles (+6,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,804 miles
    Test number
    949832081187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass98,703 miles (-738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,703 miles
    Test number
    942169900282
    • NoteFront tie bar bushes partially broken

  20. Pass99,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,441 miles
    Test number
    153671959310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,441 miles (+8,703)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,441 miles
    Test number
    483559449430
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass90,738 miles (+8,445)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,738 miles
    Test number
    381889919097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSeat belt clasp missing on one of the temp rear seat

  23. Pass82,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,293 miles
    Test number
    614509728093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,285 miles (+9,209)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,285 miles
    Test number
    150809328086
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass73,076 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,076 miles
    Test number
    624873527026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    594561335209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL02 WHF

Does LL02 WHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL02 WHF is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL02 WHF?
The MOT on LL02 WHF is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL02 WHF done?
LL02 WHF was recorded at 153,166 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has LL02 WHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 WHF has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL02 WHF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL02 WHF find?
LL02 WHF passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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