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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

S17 WBOMOT history

S17 WBO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

S17 WBO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2025
Mileage
114,830 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 WBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 WBO was last recorded at 114,830 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2013: 83,783 miles, lower than 837,830 miles on 29 Dec 2012.

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
114,830 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,830 miles
  • 2023 – 113,939 miles
  • 2022 – 111,614 miles
  • 2021 – 109,394 miles
  • 2020 – 105,517 miles
  • 2019 – 102,241 miles
  • 2018 – 100,406 miles
  • 2017 – 95,665 miles
  • 2016 – 92,535 miles
  • 2015 – 88,811 miles
  • 2014 – 85,209 miles
  • 2013 – 83,783 miles
  • 2012 – 837,830 miles
  • 2011 – 79,537 miles
  • 2010 – 73,057 miles
  • 2009 – 64,826 miles
  • 2008 – 60,889 miles
  • 2007 – 53,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,830 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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,830 miles
    Test number
    784851602625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,830 miles (+891)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,830 miles
    Test number
    687699487389
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass113,939 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,939 miles
    Test number
    520179296025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,614 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    719330989467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,394 miles
    Test number
    443603813871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Fail109,394 miles (+3,877)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,394 miles
    Test number
    610601792453
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass105,517 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,517 miles
    Test number
    194586959457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Fail105,505 miles (+3,264)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,505 miles
    Test number
    291741634100
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass102,241 miles (+1,835)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,241 miles
    Test number
    368160655969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front joint has a leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front joint has a minor leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a minor leak
  10. Pass100,406 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    877594332899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,665 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    995665106243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,535 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,535 miles
    Test number
    772908049480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,811 miles
    Test number
    750024401609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,811 miles (+3,602)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,811 miles
    Test number
    849309449042
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  15. Pass85,209 miles (+430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    835648104391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass84,779 miles (+996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    547130314037
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Pass83,783 miles (-754,047)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,783 miles
    Test number
    997882503007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail837,830 miles (+758,293)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    837,830 miles
    Test number
    518344262395
    • FailureHeadlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
  19. Pass79,537 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,537 miles
    Test number
    248868861409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,528 miles (+6,471)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    146611261172
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass73,057 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,057 miles
    Test number
    974289280029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    111272969422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  23. Fail64,826 miles (+3,937)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    544512769036
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  24. Pass60,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,889 miles
    Test number
    843533478005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  25. Fail60,888 miles (+7,020)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,888 miles
    Test number
    720693378036
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureUpper Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  26. Pass53,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,868 miles
    Test number
    132497087030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,868 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,868 miles
    Test number
    740752287031
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S17 WBO

Does S17 WBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 WBO expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 WBO?
The MOT on S17 WBO expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 WBO done?
S17 WBO was recorded at 114,830 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 3,454 miles a year.
Has S17 WBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 WBO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S17 WBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 WBO find?
S17 WBO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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