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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

W18 WGSMOT history

W18 WGS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

W18 WGS 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 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
176,107 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 WGS
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
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 WGS was last recorded at 176,107 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,666 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,441 miles
Average per year
7,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,107 miles
  • 2024 – 171,666 miles
  • 2023 – 165,194 miles
  • 2022 – 158,798 miles
  • 2021 – 148,928 miles
  • 2020 – 140,169 miles
  • 2019 – 124,821 miles
  • 2018 – 115,191 miles
  • 2017 – 104,885 miles
  • 2016 – 98,186 miles
  • 2015 – 98,135 miles
  • 2014 – 97,673 miles
  • 2013 – 89,854 miles
  • 2012 – 80,100 miles
  • 2011 – 75,192 miles
  • 2010 – 71,996 miles
  • 2008 – 53,517 miles
  • 2007 – 41,298 miles
  • 2006 – 34,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,107 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,107 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    176,107 miles
    Test number
    254718052392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,666 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,666 miles
    Test number
    250414958444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,194 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,194 miles
    Test number
    822085391475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,798 miles (+9,870)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,798 miles
    Test number
    596437908586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,928 miles
    Test number
    343989681456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail148,928 miles (+8,759)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,928 miles
    Test number
    315701683772
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective Retaining bolts for steering box locking plate corroded. (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,169 miles (+15,348)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,169 miles
    Test number
    993338501250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    818541366091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,821 miles (+9,630)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    385259204796
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,191 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,191 miles
    Test number
    883346033613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail115,191 miles (+10,306)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,191 miles
    Test number
    689447817617
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass104,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,885 miles
    Test number
    121836680445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail104,885 miles (+6,699)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,885 miles
    Test number
    485162113645
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,186 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    623096624262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,135 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,135 miles
    Test number
    539391455000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,673 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,673 miles
    Test number
    217347024282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,854 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    688547253220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,710 miles (+9,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    108225053228
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass80,100 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    205192062241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,192 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,192 miles
    Test number
    839051121350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,996 miles (+3,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    413900850286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass68,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    221895180042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,614 miles (+15,097)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    421575080013
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass53,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    952299568140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,517 miles (+12,219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    623579968128
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Fail41,298 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,298 miles
    Test number
    142623157166
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass41,298 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,298 miles
    Test number
    220493457134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,070 miles
    Test number
    443499556197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 WGS

Does W18 WGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 WGS is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W18 WGS?
The MOT on W18 WGS is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 WGS done?
W18 WGS was recorded at 176,107 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 7,276 miles a year.
Has W18 WGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 WGS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on W18 WGS 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 W18 WGS find?
W18 WGS passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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