Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
V40 WLCMOT history
V40 WLC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,428 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 99,428 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,606 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 WLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Feb 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 WLC was last recorded at 99,428 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 1,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,692 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,736 miles
- Average per year
- 5,606 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,428 miles
- 2025 – 97,692 miles
- 2023 – 87,480 miles
- 2022 – 77,923 miles
- 2021 – 72,972 miles
- 2020 – 67,710 miles
- 2019 – 63,963 miles
- 2018 – 60,064 miles
- 2017 – 55,096 miles
- 2016 – 48,079 miles
- 2014 – 37,765 miles
- 2013 – 26,450 miles
- 2012 – 19,749 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear axles
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Fuel tank has small leak (could be historic)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,428 miles (+1,736)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 99,428 miles
- Test number
- 149713010097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,692 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 97,692 miles
- Test number
- 292364148159
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,691 miles (+10,211)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,691 miles
- Test number
- 697659863294
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,480 miles (+9,557)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 87,480 miles
- Test number
- 137037459898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,923 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 77,923 miles
- Test number
- 280519343005
- AdvisoryFuel tank has small leak (could be historic)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail77,921 miles (+4,949)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,921 miles
- Test number
- 855668569026
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank has small leak (could be historic)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 72,972 miles
- Test number
- 306721444331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,972 miles (+5,262)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,972 miles
- Test number
- 648866885263
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass67,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 67,710 miles
- Test number
- 392618352225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,710 miles (+3,747)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,710 miles
- Test number
- 400083764945
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Pass63,963 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,963 miles
- Test number
- 346551116204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,963 miles (+3,899)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,963 miles
- Test number
- 225333302762
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,064 miles (+4,968)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 60,064 miles
- Test number
- 413590482033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,096 miles (+7,017)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 55,096 miles
- Test number
- 529497230782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,079 miles (+10,314)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 48,079 miles
- Test number
- 364695959419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,765 miles (+4,827)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 37,765 miles
- Test number
- 598261054329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,938 miles (+6,488)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 32,938 miles
- Test number
- 567632524053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,450 miles (+6,701)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 26,450 miles
- Test number
- 215603023019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 19,749 miles
- Test number
- 899344022081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 WLC
- Does V40 WLC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 WLC is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 WLC?
- The MOT on V40 WLC is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 WLC done?
- V40 WLC was recorded at 99,428 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 5,606 miles a year.
- Has V40 WLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 WLC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V40 WLC 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 V40 WLC find?
- V40 WLC passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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