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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P302 WCWMOT history

P302 WCW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 235,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

P302 WCW 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
235,722 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P302 WCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P302 WCW was last recorded at 235,722 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,751 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,971 miles
Average per year
6,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,722 miles
  • 2025 – 232,751 miles
  • 2024 – 229,790 miles
  • 2023 – 226,477 miles
  • 2022 – 222,518 miles
  • 2021 – 217,521 miles
  • 2020 – 209,732 miles
  • 2019 – 201,442 miles
  • 2018 – 194,321 miles
  • 2017 – 187,941 miles
  • 2016 – 183,179 miles
  • 2015 – 177,791 miles
  • 2014 – 171,256 miles
  • 2013 – 162,893 miles
  • 2012 – 156,001 miles
  • 2011 – 149,466 miles
  • 2010 – 142,944 miles
  • 2009 – 136,250 miles
  • 2008 – 129,051 miles
  • 2007 – 121,683 miles
  • 2006 – 111,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,722 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,722 miles (+2,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    235,722 miles
    Test number
    436699579123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass232,751 miles (+2,961)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    232,751 miles
    Test number
    709933775235
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass229,790 miles (+3,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    229,790 miles
    Test number
    569429304169
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass226,477 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    226,477 miles
    Test number
    647262478174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass222,518 miles (+4,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    222,518 miles
    Test number
    493386005684
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass217,521 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    217,521 miles
    Test number
    558313965694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail217,506 miles (+7,774)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,506 miles
    Test number
    882398206468
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • 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 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))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass209,732 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    209,732 miles
    Test number
    994861102688
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail209,730 miles (+8,288)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,730 miles
    Test number
    317815721513
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass201,442 miles (+7,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    201,442 miles
    Test number
    893338976341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but fully functional (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass194,321 miles (+6,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    194,321 miles
    Test number
    500541038428
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass187,941 miles (+4,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    187,941 miles
    Test number
    257576233846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryA few areas of light corrosion to chassis

  13. Pass183,179 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    183,179 miles
    Test number
    234638742155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side outriggers (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail183,179 miles (+5,388)12 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,179 miles
    Test number
    778928747751
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side outriggers (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass177,791 miles (+6,535)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    177,791 miles
    Test number
    256007615426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteChassis showing signs of corrosion however the structural integrity is sound at the time of test

  16. Pass171,256 miles (+25)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    171,256 miles
    Test number
    287854514154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSeat base worn

  17. Fail171,231 miles (+8,338)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,231 miles
    Test number
    217783314192
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSeat base worn

  18. Pass162,893 miles (+6,892)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    946781803114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass156,001 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    156,001 miles
    Test number
    328220482067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear brake pipe coroded in places

  20. Fail156,001 miles (+6,535)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,001 miles
    Test number
    426270582077
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear brake pipe coroded in places

  21. Pass149,466 miles (+6,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    149,466 miles
    Test number
    675593081024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass142,944 miles (+6,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    142,944 miles
    Test number
    402629580064
    • NoteO/s/r caliper damp but no leak apparent

  23. Pass136,250 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    136,250 miles
    Test number
    912411599056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail136,236 miles (+7,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,236 miles
    Test number
    281390199042
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  25. Pass129,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    129,051 miles
    Test number
    284749608471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail129,047 miles (+7,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,047 miles
    Test number
    354389708182
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass121,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    121,683 miles
    Test number
    363203427149
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Fail121,683 miles (+9,991)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,683 miles
    Test number
    110360327168
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  29. Pass111,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    111,692 miles
    Test number
    823995726153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail111,690 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    501455526166
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about P302 WCW

Does P302 WCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P302 WCW is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P302 WCW?
The MOT on P302 WCW is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P302 WCW done?
P302 WCW was recorded at 235,722 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,083 miles a year.
Has P302 WCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P302 WCW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on P302 WCW 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 P302 WCW find?
P302 WCW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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