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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V695 WBWMOT history

V695 WBW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

V695 WBW 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,688 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V695 WBW
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
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V695 WBW was last recorded at 156,688 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,650 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
6,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,688 miles
  • 2025 – 147,682 miles
  • 2024 – 138,426 miles
  • 2023 – 138,390 miles
  • 2022 – 131,659 miles
  • 2021 – 126,233 miles
  • 2020 – 121,216 miles
  • 2019 – 105,865 miles
  • 2018 – 90,264 miles
  • 2017 – 83,837 miles
  • 2016 – 76,322 miles
  • 2015 – 69,072 miles
  • 2013 – 67,118 miles
  • 2012 – 63,338 miles
  • 2011 – 59,133 miles
  • 2010 – 55,102 miles
  • 2009 – 51,789 miles
  • 2008 – 47,873 miles
  • 2007 – 42,532 miles
  • 2006 – 36,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,688 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheelsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,688 miles (+38)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,688 miles
    Test number
    110365871734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels

  2. Fail156,650 miles (+8,968)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,650 miles
    Test number
    326713666930
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels

  3. Pass147,682 miles (+9,256)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,682 miles
    Test number
    737267884277
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheel
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All dour

  4. Pass138,426 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,426 miles
    Test number
    523357643105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels

  5. Fail138,426 miles (+36)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,426 miles
    Test number
    416825037952
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels

  6. Fail138,390 miles (+6,731)10 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,390 miles
    Test number
    843659191462
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember at tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All three (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,659 miles (+5,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,659 miles
    Test number
    129734679796
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper inner bush has slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass126,233 miles (+5,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,233 miles
    Test number
    866190788368
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drivebelt perished

  9. Pass121,216 miles (+15,351)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,216 miles
    Test number
    936672571305
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass105,865 miles (+15,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,865 miles
    Test number
    736743992392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass90,264 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,264 miles
    Test number
    959866407145
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail90,245 miles (+6,408)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    371320098766
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass83,837 miles (+7,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,837 miles
    Test number
    527778348218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  14. Pass76,322 miles (+43)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,322 miles
    Test number
    432084909443
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s c bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front King pin slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft both universal joints worn
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  15. Fail76,279 miles (+7,207)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    344327766749
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s c bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front King pin slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft both universal joints worn
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  16. Pass69,072 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    467853715114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,118 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    956109663265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,338 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,338 miles
    Test number
    695058472231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,133 miles (+4,031)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,133 miles
    Test number
    706067571201
    • NoteSlight play in N.S.R upper shock absorber bush
    • NoteSmell of diesel present

  20. Pass55,102 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    391097170276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,789 miles
    Test number
    230276589248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail51,787 miles (+3,914)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,787 miles
    Test number
    602816689211
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass47,873 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,873 miles
    Test number
    793553688226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,532 miles (+5,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,532 miles
    Test number
    493555387283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass36,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,737 miles
    Test number
    974453586258
    • 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)

Questions about V695 WBW

Does V695 WBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V695 WBW is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V695 WBW?
The MOT on V695 WBW is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V695 WBW done?
V695 WBW was recorded at 156,688 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,172 miles a year.
Has V695 WBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V695 WBW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V695 WBW 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 V695 WBW find?
V695 WBW passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 5 more.

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