
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R645 WSLMOT history
R645 WSL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 196,581 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 196,581 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,302 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R645 WSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 18 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R645 WSL was last recorded at 196,581 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 5,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,990 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,591 miles
- Average per year
- 5,302 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,581 miles
- 2025 – 190,990 miles
- 2024 – 184,609 miles
- 2023 – 180,838 miles
- 2022 – 176,417 miles
- 2021 – 170,562 miles
- 2020 – 165,106 miles
- 2019 – 160,505 miles
- 2018 – 157,555 miles
- 2017 – 155,035 miles
- 2016 – 150,183 miles
- 2015 – 145,929 miles
- 2014 – 142,718 miles
- 2013 – 132,110 miles
- 2012 – 122,114 miles
- 2011 – 115,347 miles
- 2010 – 112,045 miles
- 2009 – 107,672 miles
- 2008 – 104,224 miles
- 2007 – 100,136 miles
- 2006 – 91,059 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryUnder covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
35 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,581 miles (+5,591)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 196,581 miles
- Test number
- 112554924087
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass190,990 miles (+6,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 190,990 miles
- Test number
- 381782840812
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass184,609 miles (+3,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 184,609 miles
- Test number
- 601825545873
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass180,838 miles (+4,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 180,838 miles
- Test number
- 247389550386
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass176,417 miles (+5,855)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 176,417 miles
- Test number
- 177140477088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,562 miles (+5,456)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 170,562 miles
- Test number
- 382306078492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,106 miles (+4,601)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 165,106 miles
- Test number
- 937061998615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,505 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 160,505 miles
- Test number
- 178854295412
- AdvisoryChassis heavy undersealed
Fail160,495 miles (+2,940)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,495 miles
- Test number
- 708936909001
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorFront Lower Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bothside flexi hose mounts (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Lower Rear reflector missing bothsides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass157,555 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 157,555 miles
- Test number
- 142532340428
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drive flang has oil around flang but not on brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,555 miles (+2,520)1 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,555 miles
- Test number
- 446995677856
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drive flang has oil around flang but not on brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,035 miles (+59)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 155,035 miles
- Test number
- 357286444704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
Fail154,976 miles (+4,793)11 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,976 miles
- Test number
- 923738922045
- FailureCentral Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear (3.6.B.1)
- FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Across rear rear axle (3.6.B.1)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Central & rear brackets broken (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis @ steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded @ shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded @ rear radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded @ rear central crossmember where suspension A frame bracket is mounted (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front A frame bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ front radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
Pass150,183 miles (+49)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 150,183 miles
- Test number
- 322732494073
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Most under vechile (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail150,134 miles (+4,205)8 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,134 miles
- Test number
- 396329769372
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange on centre box holed (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to rear anti roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Drivers foot well rotten/holed next to pedal mountings and steering Colom mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis next to OSR suspension arm front bush (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to rear anti roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Most under vechile (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass145,929 miles (+3)8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 145,929 miles
- Test number
- 269695695151
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteGearbox oil leak
- NoteN/s/f swivel housing seal leaking
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracked between treads
- NoteOil leak
Fail145,926 miles (+3,208)2 failures8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,926 miles
- Test number
- 159504695114
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteGearbox oil leak
- NoteN/s/f swivel housing seal leaking
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracked between treads
- NoteOil leak
Pass142,718 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 142,718 miles
- Test number
- 727021074172
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Fail142,716 miles (+10,606)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,716 miles
- Test number
- 295609464175
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Pass132,110 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 132,110 miles
- Test number
- 515412293152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,106 miles (+9,992)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,106 miles
- Test number
- 549075183187
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass122,114 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 122,114 miles
- Test number
- 905791982114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,112 miles (+6,765)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,112 miles
- Test number
- 325424572150
- FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 115,347 miles
- Test number
- 666572681179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,347 miles (+3,302)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,347 miles
- Test number
- 307101471161
- FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass112,045 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 112,045 miles
- Test number
- 200052680434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,044 miles (+4,372)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,044 miles
- Test number
- 621973970152
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass107,672 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 107,672 miles
- Test number
- 362189039122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,658 miles (+3,434)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,658 miles
- Test number
- 482218539154
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass104,224 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 104,224 miles
- Test number
- 481698248172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,202 miles (+4,066)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,202 miles
- Test number
- 812827938165
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail100,136 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,136 miles
- Test number
- 713363647105
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,136 miles (+9,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 100,136 miles
- Test number
- 983303547192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,059 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,059 miles
- Test number
- 943767716246
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass91,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 91,059 miles
- Test number
- 981727816238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R645 WSL
- Does R645 WSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R645 WSL is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R645 WSL?
- The MOT on R645 WSL is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R645 WSL done?
- R645 WSL was recorded at 196,581 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 5,302 miles a year.
- Has R645 WSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R645 WSL has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on R645 WSL 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 R645 WSL find?
- R645 WSL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: under covers fitted.
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