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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

S99 WFDMOT history

S99 WFD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 56,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

S99 WFD blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
56,211 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 WFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 WFD was last recorded at 56,211 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,619 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,592 miles
Average per year
2,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,211 miles
  • 2024 – 54,619 miles
  • 2023 – 52,677 miles
  • 2022 – 50,530 miles
  • 2021 – 49,171 miles
  • 2020 – 48,373 miles
  • 2019 – 47,569 miles
  • 2018 – 44,552 miles
  • 2017 – 41,623 miles
  • 2016 – 39,046 miles
  • 2015 – 36,684 miles
  • 2014 – 34,527 miles
  • 2013 – 29,953 miles
  • 2012 – 27,481 miles
  • 2011 – 24,822 miles
  • 2010 – 19,977 miles
  • 2009 – 13,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,211 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Hub Seal Leaking

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,211 miles (+1,592)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    330786626243
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,619 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,619 miles
    Test number
    376397264142
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension joint dust cover in poor condition

  3. Fail54,619 miles (+1,942)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,619 miles
    Test number
    823399409524
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension joint dust cover in poor condition

  4. Pass52,677 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,677 miles
    Test number
    977419227303
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail52,675 miles (+2,145)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    768309914902
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,530 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,530 miles
    Test number
    432639317091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail50,526 miles (+1,355)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,526 miles
    Test number
    375834700177
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,171 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    815227897704
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail49,169 miles (+796)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,169 miles
    Test number
    834131057895
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,373 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    568036508029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive Flange Splines Worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive Flange Splines Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive Flange Splines Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive Flange Splines Worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen Damaged Outside Of The Swept Area

  11. Fail48,371 miles (+802)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,371 miles
    Test number
    580581395213
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive Flange Splines Worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive Flange Splines Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive Flange Splines Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive Flange Splines Worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen Damaged Outside Of The Swept Area

  12. Pass47,569 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,569 miles
    Test number
    214273126390
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail47,556 miles (+3,004)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,556 miles
    Test number
    337818735454
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass44,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,552 miles
    Test number
    557643859859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Leaking

  15. Fail44,552 miles (+2,929)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,552 miles
    Test number
    412644189843
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Leaking

  16. Pass41,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,623 miles
    Test number
    756120107328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail41,623 miles (+2,577)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,623 miles
    Test number
    484300678099
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass39,046 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    375486540527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    678908461744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail36,684 miles (+2,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    905323636232
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass34,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,527 miles
    Test number
    437190064233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,527 miles (+4,574)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,527 miles
    Test number
    318458554269
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass29,953 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    827301153255
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSmall split in n/s wiper blade

  24. Fail29,953 miles (+2,472)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    207779443278
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSmall split in n/s wiper blade

  25. Pass27,481 miles (+2,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,481 miles
    Test number
    718881352229
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass24,822 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,822 miles
    Test number
    316423661231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,977 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,977 miles
    Test number
    313255640225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,679 miles
    Test number
    743612779220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 WFD

Does S99 WFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 WFD is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S99 WFD?
The MOT on S99 WFD is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 WFD done?
S99 WFD was recorded at 56,211 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,638 miles a year.
Has S99 WFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 WFD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S99 WFD 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 S99 WFD find?
S99 WFD passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box.

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