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Red and Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R720 WOOMOT history

R720 WOO is a red and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

R720 WOO red 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 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
184,234 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 WOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 WOO was last recorded at 184,234 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,366 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
868 miles
Average per year
5,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,234 miles
  • 2023 – 183,366 miles
  • 2022 – 177,836 miles
  • 2021 – 177,793 miles
  • 2019 – 174,433 miles
  • 2018 – 169,496 miles
  • 2017 – 164,331 miles
  • 2016 – 160,194 miles
  • 2015 – 156,428 miles
  • 2014 – 151,618 miles
  • 2013 – 147,414 miles
  • 2012 – 142,605 miles
  • 2011 – 135,092 miles
  • 2010 – 127,596 miles
  • 2009 – 117,508 miles
  • 2008 – 109,015 miles
  • 2007 – 99,804 miles
  • 2006 – 89,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,234 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,234 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    184,234 miles
    Test number
    376235029733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,366 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    183,366 miles
    Test number
    685063970961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail183,364 miles (+5,528)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,364 miles
    Test number
    396428979045
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking fuel neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,836 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,836 miles
    Test number
    627833443482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass177,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    177,793 miles
    Test number
    325543700885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail177,793 miles (+3,360)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,793 miles
    Test number
    860333413513
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,433 miles (+4,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,433 miles
    Test number
    666135674082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass169,496 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    169,496 miles
    Test number
    295676682926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,331 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    164,331 miles
    Test number
    961823187258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,194 miles (+3,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    160,194 miles
    Test number
    952287923645
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  11. Pass156,428 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    156,428 miles
    Test number
    953390911958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,618 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    151,618 miles
    Test number
    408604054247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,414 miles (+4,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    147,414 miles
    Test number
    865097103294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass142,605 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    285416282181
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront - inner pads worn low
    • NoteFront tyres are deteriorated
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NotePlay at steering wheel
    • NoteRear ant roll bar D - bushes have play
    • NoteRear tyres are Ex. deteriorated and the n/s is worn low !

  15. Fail142,605 miles (+7,513)2 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    437835982171
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront - inner pads worn low
    • NoteFront tyres are deteriorated
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NotePlay at steering wheel
    • NoteRear ant roll bar D - bushes have play
    • NoteRear tyres are Ex. deteriorated and the n/s is worn low !

  16. Pass135,092 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,092 miles
    Test number
    408579281149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteAll tyres are deteriorated
    • NoteAux. D - belt is Ex. deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is wearing low
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight play in rear UJ's on both props

  17. Fail135,092 miles (+7,496)7 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,092 miles
    Test number
    865588481106
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteAll tyres are deteriorated
    • NoteAux. D - belt is Ex. deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is wearing low
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight play in rear UJ's on both props

  18. Pass127,596 miles (+10,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    127,596 miles
    Test number
    971858800288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass117,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,508 miles
    Test number
    224605399147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,508 miles (+8,493)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,508 miles
    Test number
    703988289156
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass109,015 miles (+9,211)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    332352178116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,804 miles (+9,941)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,804 miles
    Test number
    800257187136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    952577076178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,863 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    274147076170
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about R720 WOO

Does R720 WOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R720 WOO expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R720 WOO?
The MOT on R720 WOO expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R720 WOO done?
R720 WOO was recorded at 184,234 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 5,218 miles a year.
Has R720 WOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 WOO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on R720 WOO 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 R720 WOO find?
R720 WOO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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