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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P43 WNLMOT history

P43 WNL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

P43 WNL 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 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,619 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P43 WNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P43 WNL was last recorded at 147,619 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2015: 25,077 miles, lower than 121,518 miles on 19 Jun 2014.

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
144,779 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,840 miles
Average per year
3,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,619 miles
  • 2025 – 144,779 miles
  • 2024 – 142,989 miles
  • 2023 – 141,391 miles
  • 2022 – 139,597 miles
  • 2020 – 137,724 miles
  • 2019 – 136,153 miles
  • 2018 – 134,049 miles
  • 2017 – 132,150 miles
  • 2016 – 128,821 miles
  • 2015 – 25,077 miles
  • 2014 – 121,518 miles
  • 2013 – 118,883 miles
  • 2012 – 113,519 miles
  • 2011 – 107,962 miles
  • 2010 – 103,677 miles
  • 2009 – 99,291 miles
  • 2008 – 94,271 miles
  • 2007 – 89,322 miles
  • 2006 – 84,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,619 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,619 miles (+2,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,619 miles
    Test number
    312843806579
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,779 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,779 miles
    Test number
    848868855053
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch NS & OS, Front & Rear (all 4)

  3. Fail144,779 miles (+27)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,779 miles
    Test number
    674532760703
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch NS & OS, Front & Rear (all 4)

  4. Fail144,752 miles (+1,763)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,752 miles
    Test number
    541778240530
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Transmission oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch NS & OS Front & Rear (all 4)

  5. Pass142,989 miles (+1,598)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,989 miles
    Test number
    194319853973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass141,391 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,391 miles
    Test number
    149778936150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,597 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,597 miles
    Test number
    195102589848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,724 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,724 miles
    Test number
    406331775855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,153 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,153 miles
    Test number
    681394070350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,049 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,049 miles
    Test number
    181541716277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,150 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,150 miles
    Test number
    693271487250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,821 miles (+103,744)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,821 miles
    Test number
    624517290646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,077 miles (-96,441)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,077 miles
    Test number
    595842485130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,518 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,518 miles
    Test number
    516240774130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,883 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,883 miles
    Test number
    289589073494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    356777182028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,519 miles (+5,557)4 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    209023282044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass107,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,962 miles
    Test number
    597930991099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,962 miles (+4,285)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,962 miles
    Test number
    185869681080
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass103,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,677 miles
    Test number
    513041990088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,677 miles (+4,386)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,677 miles
    Test number
    793988380054
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  22. Pass99,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,291 miles
    Test number
    230962099057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,291 miles (+5,020)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,291 miles
    Test number
    294735889010
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear crossmember excessive corrosion at tow bar mountings

  24. Pass94,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,271 miles
    Test number
    401522498050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail94,271 miles (+4,949)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,271 miles
    Test number
    503557888032
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  26. Pass89,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    89,322 miles
    Test number
    244413297044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,322 miles (+5,132)3 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,322 miles
    Test number
    153719187431
    • DangerousBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousSteering damper bush excessivly worn
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  28. Pass84,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,190 miles
    Test number
    744967486085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail84,190 miles3 dangerous8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,190 miles
    Test number
    943593886067
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering damper top bush excessive wear

Questions about P43 WNL

Does P43 WNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P43 WNL is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P43 WNL?
The MOT on P43 WNL is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P43 WNL done?
P43 WNL was recorded at 147,619 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,206 miles a year.
Has P43 WNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P43 WNL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P43 WNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P43 WNL find?
P43 WNL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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