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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S7 WPCMOT history

S7 WPC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

S7 WPC green 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 12 May 2027
Mileage
160,633 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 WPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 WPC was last recorded at 160,633 miles on 13 May 2026, 6,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,852 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,781 miles
Average per year
5,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,633 miles
  • 2024 – 153,852 miles
  • 2023 – 147,293 miles
  • 2022 – 140,250 miles
  • 2021 – 136,318 miles
  • 2019 – 133,462 miles
  • 2018 – 132,009 miles
  • 2017 – 126,841 miles
  • 2016 – 120,874 miles
  • 2015 – 114,226 miles
  • 2014 – 107,574 miles
  • 2013 – 101,792 miles
  • 2012 – 94,106 miles
  • 2011 – 87,727 miles
  • 2010 – 80,731 miles
  • 2009 – 73,753 miles
  • 2008 – 68,120 miles
  • 2007 – 61,250 miles
  • 2006 – 55,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,633 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Both rear bump stops missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • O/s/r bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,633 miles (+6,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,633 miles
    Test number
    542578315077
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass153,852 miles (+6,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,852 miles
    Test number
    933804034950
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively x2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass147,293 miles (+7,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,293 miles
    Test number
    138081682441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  4. Pass140,250 miles (+3,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,250 miles
    Test number
    857215922542
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  5. Pass136,318 miles (+2,856)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,318 miles
    Test number
    433111465637
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing

  6. Pass133,462 miles (+1,453)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    838793299404
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop missing

  7. Pass132,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    371085206873
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail132,009 miles (+5,168)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    474571063555
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass126,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,841 miles
    Test number
    723147041137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,841 miles (+5,967)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,841 miles
    Test number
    332689886421
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis(marked) (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis(marked) (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass120,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    999509459928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,874 miles (+6,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    408947449292
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass114,226 miles (+6,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,226 miles
    Test number
    125923465001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass107,574 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,574 miles
    Test number
    365627034044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,792 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,792 miles
    Test number
    239388953080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail101,786 miles (+7,680)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,786 miles
    Test number
    535077053050
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass94,106 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,106 miles
    Test number
    305024332066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    165939131406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,727 miles (+6,996)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    606539331015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass80,731 miles (+6,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,731 miles
    Test number
    101480440411
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail73,753 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,753 miles
    Test number
    333813049093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering pump and box.

  22. Pass73,753 miles (+5,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,753 miles
    Test number
    471533049066
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering pump and box.

  23. Pass68,120 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    270679658015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,055 miles (+6,805)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    160782558419
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass61,250 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,250 miles
    Test number
    721929327008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,568 miles
    Test number
    604465626043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 WPC

Does S7 WPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 WPC is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 WPC?
The MOT on S7 WPC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 WPC done?
S7 WPC was recorded at 160,633 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 5,177 miles a year.
Has S7 WPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 WPC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S7 WPC 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 S7 WPC find?
S7 WPC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage.

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