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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M506 WSTMOT history

M506 WST is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

M506 WST black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,319 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M506 WST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
16 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M506 WST was last recorded at 112,319 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2008: 38,443 miles, lower than 97,983 miles on 5 May 2006.

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
112,317 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,319 miles
  • 2024 – 111,320 miles
  • 2023 – 110,830 miles
  • 2022 – 109,853 miles
  • 2021 – 109,151 miles
  • 2020 – 108,461 miles
  • 2019 – 107,268 miles
  • 2018 – 105,890 miles
  • 2017 – 102,784 miles
  • 2016 – 96,575 miles
  • 2015 – 86,461 miles
  • 2014 – 78,097 miles
  • 2013 – 70,916 miles
  • 2012 – 64,982 miles
  • 2011 – 60,937 miles
  • 2010 – 53,445 miles
  • 2009 – 44,644 miles
  • 2008 – 38,443 miles
  • 2006 – 97,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,319 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,319 miles
    Test number
    222194820116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail112,317 miles (+997)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,317 miles
    Test number
    134638384057
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken off at lower mounting point (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass111,320 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    551075675193
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,830 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,830 miles
    Test number
    148796569539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,829 miles (+976)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,829 miles
    Test number
    220007659230
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers seat box insecure/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,853 miles (+702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    538477737803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,151 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    979400311589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,461 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,461 miles
    Test number
    791624282896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,461 miles (+1,193)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,461 miles
    Test number
    640928093209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,268 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,268 miles
    Test number
    137734082924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,265 miles (+1,375)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,265 miles
    Test number
    166648203761
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,890 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    381789918695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass102,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    996978654579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail102,784 miles (+6,209)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    125336741738
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass96,575 miles (+521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,575 miles
    Test number
    907616598212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking

  16. Fail96,054 miles (+9,593)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,054 miles
    Test number
    380699867367
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket connected to steering box (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking

  17. Pass86,461 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,461 miles
    Test number
    233992325460
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle A frame (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail86,213 miles (+8,116)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,213 miles
    Test number
    446971891203
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f swivel housing slight leak of oil from seal
    • AdvisoryO/s/f swivel housing slight leak of oil from seal

  19. Pass78,097 miles (+7,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,097 miles
    Test number
    446079484264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  20. Pass70,916 miles (+5,934)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,916 miles
    Test number
    385198783477
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight corrosion on inside
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe coated in grease unable to fully inspect

  21. Pass64,982 miles (+4,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    336172292245
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Pass60,937 miles (+7,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    567011301352
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing slight noise (no play)

  23. Pass53,445 miles (+8,801)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    632536380202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,644 miles
    Test number
    791985679221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,638 miles (+6,195)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,638 miles
    Test number
    131665379207
    • DangerousFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass38,443 miles (-59,540)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,443 miles
    Test number
    910595908363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass97,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    122045226176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail97,983 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    670614326173
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about M506 WST

Does M506 WST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M506 WST expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M506 WST?
The MOT on M506 WST expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M506 WST done?
M506 WST was recorded at 112,319 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 736 miles a year.
Has M506 WST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M506 WST has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M506 WST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M506 WST find?
M506 WST passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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