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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

WDN 138MOT history

WDN 138 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 75,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

WDN 138 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 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,600 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WDN 138
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WDN 138 was last recorded at 75,600 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2009: 30,164 miles, lower than 262,517 miles on 30 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,667 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,933 miles
Average per year
2,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,600 miles
  • 2024 – 73,667 miles
  • 2023 – 70,866 miles
  • 2022 – 69,067 miles
  • 2021 – 67,385 miles
  • 2020 – 62,213 miles
  • 2019 – 60,878 miles
  • 2018 – 59,512 miles
  • 2017 – 57,187 miles
  • 2016 – 53,702 miles
  • 2015 – 49,696 miles
  • 2014 – 44,569 miles
  • 2013 – 42,157 miles
  • 2012 – 39,871 miles
  • 2011 – 35,124 miles
  • 2010 – 32,232 miles
  • 2009 – 30,164 miles
  • 2008 – 262,517 miles
  • 2007 – 24,710 miles
  • 2006 – 21,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,600 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,600 miles (+1,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,600 miles
    Test number
    318074050323
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,667 miles (+2,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    828577939613
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,866 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    428156084769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,860 miles (+1,776)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,860 miles
    Test number
    933883954428
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired marked green (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,084 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,084 miles
    Test number
    918688141659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,067 miles (+32)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,067 miles
    Test number
    594156755311
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,035 miles (+1,650)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,035 miles
    Test number
    801833905955
    • MajorCentral Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,385 miles
    Test number
    476230515160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,385 miles (+5,172)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,385 miles
    Test number
    513352308002
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass62,213 miles (+1,335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,213 miles
    Test number
    263974398760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    244487261462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,878 miles (+1,366)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    129710818115
    • MajorDrag 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass59,512 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,512 miles
    Test number
    426982835809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail59,500 miles (+2,313)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    143113129690
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass57,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,187 miles
    Test number
    927756511012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,187 miles (+3,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,187 miles
    Test number
    484968194049
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass53,702 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    314812975413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,682 miles (+3,986)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    177123308978
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureCentral Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  19. Pass49,696 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,696 miles
    Test number
    352189115764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,692 miles (+5,123)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,692 miles
    Test number
    644581235767
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass44,569 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    905975314348
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail44,568 miles (+2,411)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,568 miles
    Test number
    328851214341
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass42,157 miles (+2,286)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,157 miles
    Test number
    165167593269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSteering damper bush soft

  24. Pass39,871 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    208461622339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,124 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,124 miles
    Test number
    635955921326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,232 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,232 miles
    Test number
    103708020359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,164 miles
    Test number
    230303329391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,164 miles (-232,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,164 miles
    Test number
    914993729395
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  29. Pass262,517 miles (+237,807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    262,517 miles
    Test number
    602691928179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,710 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,710 miles
    Test number
    673683407110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass21,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,726 miles
    Test number
    370817736060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WDN 138

What vehicle is registration WDN 138 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WDN 138 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jan 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WDN 138 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WDN 138 is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on WDN 138?
The MOT on WDN 138 is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WDN 138 done?
WDN 138 was recorded at 75,600 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,718 miles a year.
Has WDN 138 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WDN 138 has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on WDN 138 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WDN 138 find?
WDN 138 passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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