Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
V721 WBWMOT history
V721 WBW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,308 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 187,308 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,098 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V721 WBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 7 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V721 WBW was last recorded at 187,308 miles on 1 May 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,291 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 8,098 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,308 miles
- 2025 – 187,291 miles
- 2024 – 181,560 miles
- 2023 – 176,354 miles
- 2022 – 175,782 miles
- 2021 – 175,544 miles
- 2020 – 175,300 miles
- 2019 – 174,688 miles
- 2018 – 170,354 miles
- 2017 – 165,274 miles
- 2016 – 161,290 miles
- 2015 – 152,524 miles
- 2014 – 140,200 miles
- 2013 – 125,648 miles
- 2012 – 111,233 miles
- 2011 – 97,467 miles
- 2010 – 82,900 miles
- 2009 – 67,341 miles
- 2008 – 51,895 miles
- 2007 – 37,838 miles
- 2006 – 25,512 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.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,308 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 187,308 miles
- Test number
- 261827327819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,291 miles (+5,731)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 187,291 miles
- Test number
- 246345655378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,560 miles (+5,206)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 181,560 miles
- Test number
- 632528339429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,354 miles (+572)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 176,354 miles
- Test number
- 237664605827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,782 miles (+238)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 175,782 miles
- Test number
- 122548930226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,544 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 175,544 miles
- Test number
- 949600373665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,300 miles (+612)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 175,300 miles
- Test number
- 760072271877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,688 miles (+4,334)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 174,688 miles
- Test number
- 582864845653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,354 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 170,354 miles
- Test number
- 466545421074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail170,341 miles (+5,067)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,341 miles
- Test number
- 193547420342
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass165,274 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 165,274 miles
- Test number
- 914236699771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,263 miles (+3,973)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,263 miles
- Test number
- 855756755193
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass161,290 miles (+8,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 161,290 miles
- Test number
- 591113667984
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass152,524 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 152,524 miles
- Test number
- 166846525153
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail152,515 miles (+12,315)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,515 miles
- Test number
- 919723215131
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass140,200 miles (+14,552)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 140,200 miles
- Test number
- 637322714171
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront propshaft has slight play in rear joint,
Pass125,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 125,648 miles
- Test number
- 627633013157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,648 miles (+14,415)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,648 miles
- Test number
- 146132213100
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass111,233 miles (+13,766)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 111,233 miles
- Test number
- 456782522191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,467 miles (+14,567)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 97,467 miles
- Test number
- 799447811154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,900 miles (+15,559)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 82,900 miles
- Test number
- 193736520141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,341 miles (+15,446)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 67,341 miles
- Test number
- 364628729113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 51,895 miles
- Test number
- 621923628191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,895 miles (+14,057)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,895 miles
- Test number
- 561772028123
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,838 miles (+12,326)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,838 miles
- Test number
- 662228527192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 25,512 miles
- Test number
- 211428926461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V721 WBW
- Does V721 WBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V721 WBW is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V721 WBW?
- The MOT on V721 WBW is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V721 WBW done?
- V721 WBW was recorded at 187,308 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,098 miles a year.
- Has V721 WBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V721 WBW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2018.
- Has the mileage on V721 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 V721 WBW find?
- V721 WBW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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