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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R95 WRMMOT history

R95 WRM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

R95 WRM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,404 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R95 WRM
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
14 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R95 WRM was last recorded at 128,404 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,034 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
370 miles
Average per year
2,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,404 miles
  • 2025 – 128,034 miles
  • 2024 – 127,772 miles
  • 2023 – 127,540 miles
  • 2022 – 127,236 miles
  • 2021 – 126,899 miles
  • 2020 – 126,585 miles
  • 2019 – 125,989 miles
  • 2018 – 125,454 miles
  • 2016 – 124,834 miles
  • 2015 – 124,110 miles
  • 2014 – 123,098 miles
  • 2013 – 119,739 miles
  • 2012 – 113,902 miles
  • 2011 – 110,598 miles
  • 2010 – 107,247 miles
  • 2009 – 102,555 miles
  • 2008 – 95,238 miles
  • 2007 – 84,544 miles
  • 2006 – 74,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,404 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.

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,404 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,404 miles
    Test number
    912632718885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,034 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,034 miles
    Test number
    292668173213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,031 miles (+259)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,031 miles
    Test number
    283526511360
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  4. Pass127,772 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,772 miles
    Test number
    167834057557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,540 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,540 miles
    Test number
    565787693266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,236 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    740467603113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,899 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,899 miles
    Test number
    416562617671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,585 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,585 miles
    Test number
    759864743216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,989 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,989 miles
    Test number
    962902051118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,454 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,454 miles
    Test number
    549654114050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,834 miles
    Test number
    261503586505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,834 miles (+724)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,834 miles
    Test number
    164489214212
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass124,110 miles (+1,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,110 miles
    Test number
    975249528463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass123,098 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,098 miles
    Test number
    885455344259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,739 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,739 miles
    Test number
    998782153273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,902 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,902 miles
    Test number
    146801762221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,854 miles (+3,256)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,854 miles
    Test number
    429504752228
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  18. Pass110,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    110,598 miles
    Test number
    165588251298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,598 miles (+3,351)3 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,598 miles
    Test number
    736186051285
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
  20. Pass107,247 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,247 miles
    Test number
    623396050204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,555 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    623857559273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,238 miles
    Test number
    231477688017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Fail95,238 miles (+10,694)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,238 miles
    Test number
    770316388061
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  24. Pass84,544 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,544 miles
    Test number
    992065987067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,543 miles (+9,843)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    243059377044
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
  26. Pass74,700 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,700 miles
    Test number
    494366586038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,698 miles12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,698 miles
    Test number
    130170586054
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NotePropshaft defective

Questions about R95 WRM

Does R95 WRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R95 WRM is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R95 WRM?
The MOT on R95 WRM is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R95 WRM done?
R95 WRM was recorded at 128,404 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,686 miles a year.
Has R95 WRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R95 WRM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R95 WRM 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 R95 WRM find?
R95 WRM passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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