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Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

T400 WSEMOT history

T400 WSE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,195 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
15 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 WSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 WSE was last recorded at 158,195 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2012: 83,956 miles, lower than 83,986 miles on 20 Feb 2012.
  • 3 Mar 2014: 78,316 miles, lower than 127,160 miles on 24 Feb 2014.
  • 6 Aug 2018: 152,204 miles, lower than 156,554 miles on 12 May 2017.

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
157,425 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
6,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,195 miles
  • 2025 – 157,425 miles
  • 2023 – 154,099 miles
  • 2022 – 153,940 miles
  • 2021 – 152,902 miles
  • 2019 – 152,630 miles
  • 2018 – 152,204 miles
  • 2017 – 156,554 miles
  • 2016 – 148,493 miles
  • 2015 – 140,033 miles
  • 2014 – 78,316 miles
  • 2013 – 108,077 miles
  • 2012 – 83,956 miles
  • 2011 – 62,640 miles
  • 2010 – 44,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,195 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel pot seals have minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,195 miles (+770)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,195 miles
    Test number
    193714685655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel pot seals have minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  2. Pass157,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,425 miles
    Test number
    177167874617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,425 miles (+3,326)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,425 miles
    Test number
    874866845215
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass154,099 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,099 miles
    Test number
    110927031220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,940 miles (+1,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,940 miles
    Test number
    125349608091
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass152,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,902 miles
    Test number
    799332707638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,902 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,902 miles
    Test number
    764812551942
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

  8. Fail152,902 miles (+102)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,902 miles
    Test number
    117400257128
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker mount bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail152,800 miles (+170)2 dangerous1 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,800 miles
    Test number
    281156184404
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing/coupling (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass152,630 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,630 miles
    Test number
    439300199732
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail152,630 miles (+426)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,630 miles
    Test number
    300870331061
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass152,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    152,204 miles
    Test number
    288859976822
    • AdvisoryFuel filter area damp
    • AdvisoryWipers need couple attempts to park correctly

  13. Fail152,204 miles (-4,350)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,204 miles
    Test number
    413982931123
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe union leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter area damp
    • AdvisoryWipers need couple attempts to park correctly

  14. Pass156,554 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    156,554 miles
    Test number
    527667454886
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear uneven on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven on edges and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryCoolant appears low
    • AdvisoryWipers do not park correctly

  15. Fail156,554 miles (+8,061)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,554 miles
    Test number
    655449066698
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear uneven on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel ball heavily corroded and leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven on edges and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryCoolant appears low
    • AdvisoryWipers do not park correctly

  16. Pass148,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    148,493 miles
    Test number
    234379105774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail148,493 miles (+8,460)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,493 miles
    Test number
    565553813447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass140,033 miles (+134)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,033 miles
    Test number
    127476975486
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail139,899 miles (+61,583)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,899 miles
    Test number
    948220175077
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass78,316 miles (-48,844)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,316 miles
    Test number
    418502064066
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront steering balls leaking
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  21. Fail127,160 miles (+19,083)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,160 miles
    Test number
    956695454089
    • DangerousRear prop mounting bolts loose
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront steering balls leaking
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteRear prop has play in universal joint

  22. Pass108,077 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    426023553073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight seepage at fuel filter

  23. Fail108,076 miles (+24,120)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,076 miles
    Test number
    415719043031
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight seepage at fuel filter

  24. Pass83,956 miles (-30)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,956 miles
    Test number
    379472752024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail83,986 miles (+21,346)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,986 miles
    Test number
    226471452085
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass62,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    255492351040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,640 miles (+17,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    955832051019
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  28. Pass44,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    273365010018
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail44,895 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    863775110028
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T400 WSE

Does T400 WSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 WSE is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 WSE?
The MOT on T400 WSE is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 WSE done?
T400 WSE was recorded at 158,195 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,775 miles a year.
Has T400 WSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 WSE has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 WSE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 21 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 WSE find?
T400 WSE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive both front swivel pot seals have minor leaks, and 4 more.

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