
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc
W5 WSMMOT history
W5 WSM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 115,188 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,816 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 WSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 30 Jan 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 WSM was last recorded at 115,188 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 8,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,053 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,135 miles
- Average per year
- 8,816 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,188 miles
- 2025 – 107,053 miles
- 2024 – 99,108 miles
- 2023 – 90,763 miles
- 2022 – 82,500 miles
- 2021 – 75,258 miles
- 2020 – 65,523 miles
- 2019 – 56,114 miles
- 2018 – 46,237 miles
- 2017 – 35,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge slightly worn . (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing slightly frayed . (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7.50x16 has several cuts in the tread - but none through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Nail in tyre 7.50R16C nail in tread .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7.50R16C has cuts in the tread - not through to cords .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear hub outer grease cap slightly loose - advise tightening .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering bar nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorated.
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,188 miles (+8,135)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 115,188 miles
- Test number
- 946394410273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge slightly worn . (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing slightly frayed . (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7.50x16 has several cuts in the tread - but none through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass107,053 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 107,053 miles
- Test number
- 244790141987
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre 7.50R16C nail in tread .
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7.50R16C has cuts in the tread - not through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail107,051 miles (+7,943)2 dangerous12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,051 miles
- Test number
- 456058286220
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nearside front (opposite end of steering bar from drag link ) track rod end excessively worn . (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing main transfer box to rear axle prop-shaft securing nut missing from attachment to parking brake drum . (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt buckle not locking belt in - partially seized - possible dirt ingress . (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside lamp in number plate lamp assembly inoperative . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush worn . (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap of incorrect temporary type - does not secure properly to filler neck . (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes worn . (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush worn . (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre 7.50R16C nail in tread .
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7.50R16C has cuts in the tread - not through to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass99,108 miles (+81)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 99,108 miles
- Test number
- 806004101406
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub outer grease cap slightly loose - advise tightening .
Fail99,027 miles (+8,264)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,027 miles
- Test number
- 713745868939
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not accepting belt catch into buckle . (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering bar, nearside track rod end dust cover split . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced position lamp lens internally damaged (melted )- reducing light output . (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drag link end worn . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing - piece of wood fitted ! (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub outer grease cap slightly loose - advise tightening .
Pass90,763 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 90,763 miles
- Test number
- 255485154849
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering bar nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail90,762 miles (+8,262)9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,762 miles
- Test number
- 905294639214
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering bar nearside track rod end worn . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp showing same intensity as a stop lamp - too bright . (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim . (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a deep long cut through to cord leading from previous puncture repair - tyre also on 2mm .(Goodyear G90 -7 50R16C) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps do not work when position lights are on . (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced stop lamps dim when on - same intensity as position lamp should be - too dim . (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering bar nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 82,500 miles
- Test number
- 792730435594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,500 miles (+7,242)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,500 miles
- Test number
- 579146343822
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of offside stop lamp . (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of offside position lamp . (4.3.3 (b))
Pass75,258 miles (+9,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 75,258 miles
- Test number
- 944943623455
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass65,523 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 65,523 miles
- Test number
- 772267167023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,520 miles (+9,406)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,520 miles
- Test number
- 415852791880
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass56,114 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 56,114 miles
- Test number
- 330060753216
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential pinion oil seals leaking very slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail56,114 miles (+9,877)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,114 miles
- Test number
- 332708230433
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential pinion oil seals leaking very slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass46,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 46,237 miles
- Test number
- 161488740399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,237 miles (+10,511)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,237 miles
- Test number
- 487794028528
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both bushes (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both bushes (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass35,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 35,726 miles
- Test number
- 654107152540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 WSM
- Does W5 WSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 WSM is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 WSM?
- The MOT on W5 WSM is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 WSM done?
- W5 WSM was recorded at 115,188 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,816 miles a year.
- Has W5 WSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 WSM has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 WSM 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 W5 WSM find?
- W5 WSM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge slightly worn .; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing slightly frayed .; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7.50x16 has several cuts in the tread - but none through to cords ..
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